Human Services, General at East Central University

Ada, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree
33 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
34
Optimistic
33
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,083/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (26% exposed)
Job Market Large (82,300 openings/yr)
ROI 14.4x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #51 of 84 Human Services, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Human Services, General graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $462K $462K $448K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.4x 14.4x 13.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.6x 6.6x 6.4x
Probability of Field Employment 70% 68% 57%
DegreeOutlook Score 34 33 48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,128
Out-of-state: $70,168 (6.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$37,148
-16% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,443
32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $32,083/yr, Human Services, General graduates from East Central University land near the $37,292 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 14.4x 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 — 26% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,500 debt-to-$32,083 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #51 out of 84 programs, East Central University's financial outcomes for Human Services, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,083 to $42,443 shows 32% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About East Central University

East Central University accepts 66% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 2,157 students in Ada, OK.

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Top Career Paths

Social and community service managers $78,240/yr
Community and social service specialists, all other $54,940/yr
Social and human service assistants $45,120/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does East Central University's Human Services, General program score?
This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Human Services, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →