Home › California State University-Fresno › Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,634/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Large (67,500 openings/yr)

ROI 17.3x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #10 of 42 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$482K	$483K	$457K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.3x	17.3x	16.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.4x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	47%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$27,920

Out-of-state: $75,440 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,920

7% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,299

36% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,634 track close to the $32,408 national median for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences's typical career paths, with 41% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

At #10 of 42 nationally, this is a top-5% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $32,634 to $44,299 over five years — a 36% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About California State University-Fresno

California State University-Fresno has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 21,070 students in Fresno, CA. With 56% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Fresno →

Top Career Paths

Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary $77,280/yr

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580/yr

Farm and home management educators $58,120/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at Other Schools

Other Majors at California State University-Fresno

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at California State University-Fresno?

A score of 37/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences careers?

With 41% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $456,823 in decade earnings vs $481,667 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes California State University-Fresno's Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences program stand out?

Ranked #10 of 42 programs nationally, California State University-Fresno lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →