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Family & Consumer Sciences at Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,794/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Large (67,500 openings/yr)

ROI 19.3x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #21 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 & Consumer Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$408K	$416K	$403K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.9x	19.3x	18.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.4x	6.2x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	47%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$21,568

Out-of-state: $64,456 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,436

-115% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$34,000

14.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $28,794/yr, Family & Consumer Sciences graduates from Fort Valley State University land near the $32,408 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Family & Consumer Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Family & Consumer Sciences's typical career paths, with 41% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $34,000 against $28,794/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.2 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

At #21 of 42 Family & Consumer Sciences programs, Fort Valley State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley State University accepts 63% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 2,541 students in Fort Valley, GA. With 72% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 & Consumer Sciences at Fort Valley State University?

A score of 32/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Family & Consumer Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Family & Consumer Sciences at Fort Valley State University worth the student debt?

Median debt of $34,000 against $28,794/yr starting salary means roughly 1.2 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

Will AI replace Family & Consumer Sciences careers?

With 41% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $402,571 in decade earnings vs $408,331 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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