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Human Development & Family Studies at Utah State University

Logan, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,561/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (33% exposed)

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

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #144 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	$418K	$424K	$409K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.3x	11.5x	11.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.3x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	50%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,912

Out-of-state: $99,208 (4.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,476

-39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,460

7.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$33,968

28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,561 place Utah State University below the $33,473 national median for Human Development & Family Studies — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 11.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 33% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $16,460 debt-to-$26,561 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #144 out of 156 programs, Utah State University'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 $26,561 to $33,968 shows 28% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Utah State University

Utah State University accepts 94% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 20,342 in Logan, UT.

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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 Utah State University's Human Development & Family Studies program score?

This program scores 33/100 — 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.

Why are Human Development & Family Studies earnings lower at Utah State University?

Lower starting pay at Utah State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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