Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at CUNY Hostos Community College

Bronx, NY · Public · Associate Degree

a compact campus enrolling 4,883 students in Bronx, NY.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,336 at CUNY Hostos Community College come in 5% above the national median of $36,448 for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions programs.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 49.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions's career paths, with 30% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 22% gap from the optimistic case.

At #22 of 61 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions programs, CUNY Hostos Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $38,336 to $49,322 over five years — a 29% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions offers 5 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

63 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
58
Low End
63
Score
64
High End
Earnings $38,336/yr (5% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (70% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (200,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$517K
6.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
49.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
17 of 17
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$10,416
Out-of-state: $16,176
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,322
29% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Genetic counselors $98,910 +9.3% 50%
Clinical and counseling psychologists $95,830 +11.2% 63%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof
Genetic counselors
$98,910
+9.3% growth 50% AI-proof
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$95,830
+11.2% growth 63% AI-proof

View all 17 career paths with full salary data →

About Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Careers

Your career in this field is about direct human impact. As a psychiatric technician, one of the fastest-growing roles, you’ll work in hospitals or residential centers, monitoring patients, assisting with daily activities, and de-escalating crises. Or you might become a social worker, meeting with families in their homes or schools to connect them with vital services like housing or food assistance, or working in a hospital to help patients navigate complex healthcare decisions. Your initial roles may involve assisting senior staff, with earnings starting in the $40,000s.

Read the full Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at CUNY Hostos Community College?
At 63/100, CUNY Hostos Community College's Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates?
Yes — 5 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions career paths, including Behavioral Health Aide (Existing Title: Counselor). Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to certificate programs.
How many job openings are there for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates?
The career paths mapped to Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions have roughly 200,600 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Trade careers in this field benefit from consistent replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →