Human Development & Family Studies at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS · Public · Associate Degree · Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
52
Strong Growth
51
Base Case
48
Conservative
Earnings
$20,069/yr (-17% vs median)
AI-Proof
Moderate (67% shielded)
Job Market
Very Large (297,800 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Human Development & Family Studies graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $204K | $187K | $164K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 25.8x | 23.6x | 20.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 14.0x | 12.9x | 11.3x |
| Viable Career Paths | 8 of 8 | 8 of 8 | 8 of 8 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 52 | 51 | 48 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition (In-State)
$7,900
Out-of-state: $14,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,940
6.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$20,327
1% growth from Year 1
Career Paths
Where Human Development & Family Studies graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 297,800 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychologists, all other | $117,580 | 3,900 | +4.3% | 56% |
| Social scientists and related workers, all other | $100,340 | 3,200 | -1.7% | 48% |
| Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary | $77,280 | 200 | +3.4% | 46% |
| Farm and home management educators | $58,120 | 1,100 | -2.5% | 63% |
| Community and social service specialists, all other | $54,940 | 13,100 | +4.6% | 100% |
| Social and human service assistants | $45,120 | 50,600 | +6.4% | 61% |
| Preschool teachers, except special education | $37,120 | 65,500 | +4.1% | 77% |
| Childcare workers | $32,050 | 160,200 | -2.9% | 86% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Human Development & Family Studies at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College?
This program scores 51/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 48 (conservative) to 52 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Human Development & Family Studies?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Human Development & Family Studies graduates retain 8 of 8 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $164,104 (conservative) to $203,603 (strong growth).
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 job openings per year nationally, making this a very large job market.
Is Human Development & Family Studies at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 23.6x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 20.8x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections.
"Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI.
Last updated 2026.