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Human Development & Family Studies at Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,452/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (33% exposed)

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

ROI 4.8x earnings multiple (2.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #125 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	$421K	$427K	$411K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	4.8x	4.8x	4.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.8x	2.8x	2.7x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	50%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	36	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$88,328

Out-of-state: $149,848 (2.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$116,876

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,904

9.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $31,452/yr, Human Development & Family Studies graduates from Temple University land near the $33,473 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 4.8x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

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 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,904 represents roughly 10 months of the $31,452 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #125 of 156 Human Development & Family Studies programs, Temple University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Temple University

With 83% of applicants admitted, Temple University prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 21,249 students in Philadelphia, PA.

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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

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

A score of 36/100 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 $411,231 in decade earnings vs $421,070 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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