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Housing and Human Environments at Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,637/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,800 openings/yr)

ROI 21.0x earnings multiple (14.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 13 Housing and Human Environments programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Housing and Human Environments graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$523K	$520K	$484K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.2x	21.0x	19.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	14.3x	14.2x	13.2x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (14.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$18,012

27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,683

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,755

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,637 track close to the $43,300 national median for Housing and Human Environments programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 21.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Housing and Human Environments career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $25,683 against $38,637/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #4 ranking among 13 Housing and Human Environments programs places Ohio University-Eastern Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 34% earnings increase from $38,637 to $51,755 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Ohio University-Eastern Campus

a compact campus enrolling 305 students in Saint Clairsville, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Facilities managers $104,690/yr

Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary $77,280/yr

Interior designers $63,490/yr

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 47/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Housing and Human Environments at Ohio University-Eastern Campus?

At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Housing and Human Environments programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Housing and Human Environments at Ohio University-Eastern Campus?

The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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