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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,887/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Large (67,500 openings/yr)

ROI 16.8x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #8 of 42 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs Top 25%

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	$465K	$467K	$444K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.7x	16.8x	16.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	47%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	41	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)

$27,752

Out-of-state: $90,872 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$47,116

-70% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,985

7.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,024

14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Wyoming's Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences graduates start at $37,887/yr — above the $32,408 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.8x 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 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,985 represents roughly 8 months of the $37,887 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #8 of 42 nationally, this is a top-5% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $43,024 are relatively flat compared to the $37,887 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of Wyoming

A 97% acceptance rate means University of Wyoming is accessible to most applicants, serving 8,047 students in Laramie, WY.

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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 Wyoming?

A score of 41/100 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 $444,367 in decade earnings vs $464,829 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Wyoming's Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences program stand out?

Ranked #8 of 42 programs nationally, University of Wyoming lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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