Program Analysis
Ohio University-Main Campus's Human Development & Family Studies graduates start at $38,973/yr — above the $33,473 national average, though not by a wide margin.
At 8.8x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 33% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $26,147 debt-to-$38,973 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #43 out of 156 programs, Ohio University-Main Campus's Human Development & Family Studies offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $38,973 to $46,446 over five years (19% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.