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Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,620/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,400 openings/yr)

ROI 13.7x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 16 Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$628K	$614K	$555K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.0x	13.7x	12.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.1x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	49%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,720

Out-of-state: $120,880 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,264

-24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,750

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$68,899

42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $48,620 at University of Georgia come in 19% above the national median of $40,770 for Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies programs.

The 13.7x 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 — 47% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $48,620 far exceeding the $18,750 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #2 out of 16 programs, University of Georgia's Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $48,620 to $68,899 shows 42% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Georgia

University of Georgia accepts 37% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, one of the larger campuses at 31,310 students in Athens, GA.

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Top Career Paths

Personal financial advisors $102,140/yr

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

Farm and home management educators $58,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Georgia's Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies program score?

This program scores 55/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies graduates.

How vulnerable is Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of Georgia rank so high for Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies?

The #2 ranking out of 16 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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