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Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,081/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,400 openings/yr)

ROI 8.1x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #9 of 16 Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$537K	$532K	$494K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.1x	8.1x	7.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.7x	3.7x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	49%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	37	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$65,952

Out-of-state: $145,608 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,556

-4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,851

5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,715

37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $39,081/yr, Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities land near the $40,770 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

A 8.1x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $17,851 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #9 ranking among 16 Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies programs places University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 37% earnings increase from $39,081 to $53,715 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

With 77% of applicants admitted, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 30,469 students in Minneapolis, MN.

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Top Career Paths

Personal financial advisors $102,140/yr

Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary $77,280/yr

Farm and home management educators $58,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 37/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

At 37/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

The 47% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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