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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, 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 $25,675/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Large (67,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #35 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	$491K	$491K	$464K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.4x	12.4x	11.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.1x	7.1x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	47%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	26	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,760

Out-of-state: $68,792 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$78,960

-99% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$33,458

15.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,923

67% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $25,675 place Southern University and A & M College below the $32,408 national median for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences's typical career paths, with 41% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $33,458 against $25,675/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.3 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #35 of 42 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs, Southern University and A & M College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $42,923 show a 67% jump from the $25,675 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Southern University and A & M College

A 50% admission rate makes Southern University and A & M College accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a mid-sized student body of 5,323 in Baton Rouge, LA. 65% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at Southern University and A & M College?

A score of 26/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at Southern University and A & M College worth the student debt?

Median debt of $33,458 against $25,675/yr starting salary means roughly 1.3 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

Will AI replace Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences careers?

With 41% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $463,772 in decade earnings vs $491,059 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from Southern University and A & M College?

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 →