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Human Development & Family Studies at Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,591/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (33% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (297,800 openings/yr)

ROI 9.8x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #133 of 156 Human Development & Family Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Human Development & Family Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$391K	$399K	$388K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.7x	9.8x	9.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.9x	5.7x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	50%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	35	41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,500

Out-of-state: $67,464 (5.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,836

-21% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,910

9.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$37,005

39% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $26,591 per year, Human Development & Family Studies graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn below the $33,473 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.8x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Human Development & Family Studies's typical career paths, with 33% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $20,910 represents roughly 9 months of the $26,591 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #133 of 156 Human Development & Family Studies programs, Louisiana Tech University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Louisiana Tech University

With 73% of applicants admitted, Louisiana Tech University prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 7,819 in Ruston, LA.

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Top Career Paths

Psychologists, all other $117,580/yr

Social scientists and related workers, all other $100,340/yr

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Human Development & Family Studies at Louisiana Tech University?

A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Human Development & Family Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Human Development & Family Studies careers?

With 33% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $387,895 in decade earnings vs $390,855 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Human Development & Family Studies from Louisiana Tech University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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