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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions associate's degree programs in North Carolina

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$35,406Median year-4 earnings

$31,000Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in North Carolina

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Central Piedmont Community CollegeCharlotte · Debt not reported$38,741 2Stanly Community CollegeAlbemarle · Debt not reported$38,083 3Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh · Debt not reported$36,257 4Forsyth Technical Community CollegeWinston-Salem · $24,750 federal debt$35,406 5Guilford Technical Community CollegeJamestown · $31,000 federal debt$34,502 6Pitt Community CollegeWinterville · $36,141 federal debt$32,468

CAREER CONTEXT IN NC

What related occupations pay in North Carolina

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

21-1013Marriage and Family Therapists

State median wage: $48,100
Middle 50% wage range: $37,160–$62,310
State employment: 1,400
Projected growth: +13.5%
Annual openings: 6,900

10th–90th percentile: $27,860–$109,200

21-1022Healthcare Social Workers

State median wage: $63,280
Middle 50% wage range: $53,000–$77,160
State employment: 5,120
Projected growth: +8.5%
Annual openings: 16,900

10th–90th percentile: $40,650–$85,070

21-1019Counselors, All Other

State median wage: $52,280
Middle 50% wage range: $43,470–$57,150
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +5.9%
Annual openings: 4,300

10th–90th percentile: $28,370–$67,710

25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $103,220
Middle 50% wage range: $76,110–$181,290
State employment: 9,240
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $60,110–$329,800

29-9092Genetic Counselors

State median wage: $93,570
Middle 50% wage range: $83,290–$102,400
State employment: 80
Projected growth: +10.4%
Annual openings: 300

10th–90th percentile: $79,540–$111,840

19-3033Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

State median wage: $92,130
Middle 50% wage range: $74,460–$122,440
State employment: 2,770
Projected growth: +11.7%
Annual openings: 4,100

10th–90th percentile: $52,890–$213,160

25-1066Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $75,260
Middle 50% wage range: $59,870–$92,960
State employment: 1,100
Projected growth: +4.0%
Annual openings: 3,700

10th–90th percentile: $49,820–$109,840

25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $68,660
Middle 50% wage range: $60,910–$81,330
State employment: 580
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $43,970–$103,990

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in North Carolina; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Central Piedmont Community College	Charlotte	$38,741	Not available
2	Stanly Community College	Albemarle	$38,083	Not available
3	Wake Technical Community College	Raleigh	$36,257	Not available
4	Forsyth Technical Community College	Winston-Salem	$35,406	$24,750
5	Guilford Technical Community College	Jamestown	$34,502	$31,000
6	Pitt Community College	Winterville	$32,468	$36,141

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions in North Carolina

What do Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions associate's degree graduates earn in North Carolina?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $35,406 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $31,000 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which North Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Central Piedmont Community College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.