Human Development & Family Studies at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH · Public · Associate Degree · Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

a smaller institution with 777 students in Chillicothe, OH.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $22,522 track close to the $24,123 national median for Human Development & Family Studies programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 19.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Human Development & Family Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Human Development & Family Studies's career paths, with 33% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

At $10,576 in median debt against $22,522 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

Ranked #73 of 85 Human Development & Family Studies programs, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

There are 3 registered apprenticeship pathways mapped to Human Development & Family Studies, including Child Care Development Specialist (median $32,050/yr). Apprenticeships offer an alternative route that combines paid work with structured training.

50 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
47
Low End
50
Score
51
High End
Earnings $22,522/yr (-7% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (67% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (297,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$236K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
19.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$12,356
Out-of-state: $18,340
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,576
5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Human Development & Family Studies graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Psychologists, all other $117,580 +4.3% 56%
Social scientists and related workers, all other $100,340 -1.7% 48%
Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary $77,280 +3.4% 46%
Psychologists, all other
$117,580
+4.3% growth 56% AI-proof
Social scientists and related workers, all other
$100,340
-1.7% growth 48% AI-proof
Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary
$77,280
+3.4% growth 46% AI-proof

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Human Development & Family Studies Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Human Development & Family Studies careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering family & consumer sciences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's Human Development & Family Studies program score?
At 50/100, the score looks reasonable — but Human Development & Family Studies is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
How vulnerable is Human Development & Family Studies to AI automation?
AI exposure of 33% is a real factor. For Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus specifically, the gap between optimistic ($235,630) and pessimistic ($235,630) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Human Development & Family Studies graduates?
If Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's tuition gives you pause, consider that 3 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Human Development & Family Studies. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
How many job openings are there for Human Development & Family Studies graduates?
The career paths mapped to Human Development & Family Studies have roughly 297,800 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →