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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,093/yr (2% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Large (67,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.8x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #18 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 and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$487K	$487K	$461K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.8x	12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.5x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	47%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	34	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,960

Out-of-state: $75,440 (6.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$74,436

-96% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,375

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,139

36% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Minnesota State University-Mankato's Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences program produces graduates earning $33,093/yr — within striking distance of the $32,408 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.8x 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 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $22,375 represents roughly 8 months of the $33,093 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #18 of 42 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs, Minnesota State University-Mankato scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $33,093 to $45,139 over five years — a 36% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Minnesota State University-Mankato

A 91% acceptance rate means Minnesota State University-Mankato is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 11,325 students in Mankato, MN.

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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 Minnesota State University-Mankato?

A score of 34/100 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 $460,504 in decade earnings vs $486,645 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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