U.S. median for this major: $46,979.
College Scorecard field of study; 42 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 59% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $43,635. College Scorecard.
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Human Development and Family Studies: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Human Development and Family Studies nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,260 | $85,295 | more than 20 years |
| $30–48k | $18,894 | $79,544 | 18.8 years |
| $48–75k | $20,680 | $87,063 | more than 20 years |
| $75–110k | $23,883 | $100,547 | more than 20 years |
| $110k+ | $27,411 | $115,400 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (44% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Human Development and Family Studies graduates 4 years after graduating ($39,671) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $4,233 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Human Development and Family Studies at Missouri colleges
Every Missouri college we cover that reports Human Development and Family Studies graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Missouri-Columbia | $46,853 | $26,000 | $20,268 | 75% |
| 2 | University of Central Missouri | $43,166 | $24,500 | $14,462 | 54% |
| 3 | Missouri State University-Springfield | $41,866 | $25,000 | $17,613 | 58% |
| 4 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | $39,671 | $23,246 | $22,766 | 51% |
| 5 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | $39,671 | $23,246 | $14,601 | 0% |
6 more Missouri colleges offer Human Development and Family Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Acceptance rate: 57% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 51% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $48,991
- Full cost breakdown · all 41 majors · overview
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Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Human Development and Family Studies questions
How much do Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Human Development and Family Studies graduates earn?
Human Development and Family Studies graduates of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences earn a median $39,671 four years after graduating and $32,588 one year after. The U.S. median for Human Development and Family Studies graduates across 167 colleges is $46,979.
How much debt do Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Human Development and Family Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Human Development and Family Studies graduates of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is $23,246, about 59% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences a good school for Human Development and Family Studies in Missouri?
On pay, Human Development and Family Studies graduates of Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences earn $39,671 four years out, $2,195 below the median for the same major across 5 Missouri colleges ($41,866) and $7,308 below the U.S. median ($46,979). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences rank for Human Development and Family Studies in Missouri?
Of 5 Missouri colleges reporting Human Development and Family Studies graduate earnings, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ranks 4th. The highest is University of Missouri-Columbia at $46,853.
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Cite this: “Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Human Development and Family Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-methodist-university-college-of-liberal-arts-and-sciences/majors/human-development-and-family-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).