Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, MD · Public · Associate Degree

serving 8,570 students in Arnold, MD.

Program Analysis

Anne Arundel Community College's Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates start at $39,370/yr — above the $36,448 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 49.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates.

Ranked #20 out of 61 programs, Anne Arundel Community College's Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

With 5 registered apprenticeships mapped to Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

64 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
61
Low End
64
Score
65
High End
Earnings $39,370/yr (8% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (70% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (200,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$39K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
49.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
17 of 17
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$8,356
Out-of-state: $22,660
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,853
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

How does Anne Arundel Community College's Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions program score?
A score of 64/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions field.
Are there apprenticeship options for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions?
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.
Is there demand for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions workers?
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 →