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Human Development & Family Studies at University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,835/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk High (33% exposed)

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

ROI 8.6x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #136 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	$434K	$439K	$422K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.5x	8.6x	8.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.4x	6.1x
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)

$51,196

Out-of-state: $68,956 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,924

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,500

11.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$37,280

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Akron Main Campus's Human Development & Family Studies program produces graduates earning $30,835/yr — within striking distance of the $33,473 national average for this field.

At 8.6x 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 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $28,500 debt-to-$30,835 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #136 out of 156 programs, University of Akron Main Campus's financial outcomes for Human Development & Family Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $30,835 to $37,280 shows 21% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Akron Main Campus

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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

How does University of Akron Main Campus's Human Development & Family Studies program score?

This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Human Development & Family Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Human Development & Family Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Human Development & Family Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 33% 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 →