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Human Services, General at Doane University

Crete, NE · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,613/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (26% exposed)

Job Market Large (82,300 openings/yr)

ROI 2.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #66 of 84 Human Services, General programs

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	$438K	$439K	$428K
Earnings Multiple	2.7x	2.7x	2.6x
Probability of Field Employment	70%	68%	57%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	28	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$161,964

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$112,284

31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,484

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$41,016

6% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,613/yr, roughly in line with the $37,292 national median for Human Services, General. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 2.7x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 2% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Human Services, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $23,484 against $38,613/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #66 ranking among 84 Human Services, General programs places Doane University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $38,613 to $41,016 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Doane University

Doane University accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 981 students in Crete, NE. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $112,284 — 31% less than the list price.

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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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 28/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Human Services, General at Doane University?

At 28/100, 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 →