Human Development & Family Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
51
Optimistic
50
Base Case
55
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,149/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk
High (33% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (297,800 openings/yr)
ROI
12.5x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)
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 | $564K | $559K | $522K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.6x | 12.5x | 11.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.5x | 3.4x | 3.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 54% | 50% | 42% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 51 | 50 | 55 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,820
Out-of-state: $162,412 (3.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,416
62% growth from Year 1
About University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison accepts 43% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 35,665 students in Madison, WI.
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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 Wisconsin-Madison's Human Development & Family Studies program score?
This program scores 50/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Human Development & Family Studies graduates.
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.
Why does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank so high for Human Development & Family Studies?
The #34 ranking out of 156 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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