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Human Services, General at Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,644/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (26% exposed)

Job Market Large (82,300 openings/yr)

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #33 of 84 Human Services, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Human Services, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$459K	$460K	$446K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.5x	12.5x	12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.3x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	70%	68%	57%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,768

Out-of-state: $107,084 (4.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,860

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,523

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,254

18% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $36,644/yr, roughly in line with the $37,292 national median for Human Services, General. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 12.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 3% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Human Services, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $36,644 far exceeding the $17,523 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #33 ranking among 84 Human Services, General programs places Central Washington University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $36,644 to $43,254 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Central Washington University

Central Washington University accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 8,081 students in Ellensburg, WA.

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Top Career Paths

Social and community service managers $78,240/yr

Community and social service specialists, all other $54,940/yr

Social and human service assistants $45,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 38/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Human Services, General at Central Washington University?

At 38/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Human Services, General programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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