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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,163/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Large (67,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.7x earnings multiple (12.9x out-of-state)

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

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	$478K	$479K	$454K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.6x	14.7x	13.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.9x	12.9x	12.2x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	47%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	31	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,692

Out-of-state: $37,064 (12.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,364

-48% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,250

11.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,620

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $29,163/yr, roughly in line with the $32,408 national median for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 14.7x 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 — 41% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $28,250 debt-to-$29,163 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #25 out of 42 programs, Nicholls State University's financial outcomes for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $29,163 to $42,620 shows 46% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Nicholls State University

Nicholls State University accepts 96% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 4,772 in Thibodaux, LA.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nicholls State University's Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences program score?

This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 41% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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