Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, CO · Public · Certificate

with a smaller student body of 3,293 in Pueblo, CO.

Program Analysis

At $59,198 per year, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates from Pueblo Community College significantly outpace the $36,448 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 126.8x 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 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #6 of 61 programs, Pueblo Community College's Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

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.

80 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
76
Low End
80
Score
81
High End
Earnings $59,198/yr (62% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (70% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (200,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$619K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
126.8x
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)
$4,883
Out-of-state: $17,116

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 Pueblo Community College's Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions program score?
A score of 80/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Pueblo Community College's Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
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.
How many job openings are there for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates?
With approximately 200,600 annual openings across mapped careers, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions offers a very large employment pool. Physical trades tend to have steady demand driven by infrastructure and construction cycles.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →