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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,369/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Large (67,500 openings/yr)

ROI 13.8x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #17 of 42 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs Top 50%

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	$444K	$449K	$429K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.7x	13.8x	13.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.2x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	47%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	35	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,460

Out-of-state: $105,800 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,912

-115% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,233

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$39,308

11% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $35,369/yr, edging above the $32,408 national average for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.8x 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 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,233 represents roughly 7 months of the $35,369 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #17 of 42 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs, University of New Mexico-Main Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $39,308 are relatively flat compared to the $35,369 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of New Mexico-Main Campus

University of New Mexico-Main Campus has a 95% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 16,686 students in Albuquerque, NM.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $429,201 in decade earnings vs $444,327 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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