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Human Services, General at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,437/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (26% exposed)

Job Market Large (82,300 openings/yr)

ROI 20.8x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #37 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	$480K	$481K	$463K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.8x	20.8x	20.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.0x	7.1x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	70%	68%	57%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	37	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$23,144

Out-of-state: $68,160 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,888

-193% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,955

10.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,865

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $30,437 place Kennesaw State University below the $37,292 national median for Human Services, General — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 20.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 26% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,955 debt-to-$30,437 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #37 out of 84 programs, Kennesaw State University's Human Services, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $30,437 to $43,865 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Kennesaw State University

A 69% admission rate makes Kennesaw State University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with 39,503 students enrolled in Kennesaw, GA.

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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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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kennesaw State University's Human Services, General program score?

This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Human Services, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Human Services, General earnings lower at Kennesaw State University?

Lower starting pay at Kennesaw State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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