U.S. median for this major: $46,979.
College Scorecard field of study; 142 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 47% 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 $28,290. College Scorecard.
Oklahoma State University 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 Oklahoma State University'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 | $12,243 | $52,645 | 2.9 years |
| $30–48k | $12,314 | $52,950 | 2.9 years |
| $48–75k | $15,893 | $68,340 | 3.8 years |
| $75–110k | $21,896 | $94,153 | 5.2 years |
| $110k+ | $24,711 | $106,257 | 5.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (49% 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 ($50,583) minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $18,154 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 Oklahoma colleges
Every Oklahoma 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 | Oklahoma State University | $50,583 | $23,858 | $17,447 | 68% |
| 2 | Southern Nazarene University | $47,976 | $38,563 | $22,084 | 51% |
| 3 | University of Central Oklahoma | $46,420 | $27,500 | $18,309 | 37% |
| 4 | Oklahoma Christian University | $45,738 | — | $21,872 | 56% |
| 5 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | $39,544 | $18,000 | $8,039 | 32% |
3 more Oklahoma colleges offer Human Development and Family Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Oklahoma State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Oklahoma State University
- Acceptance rate: 75% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 68% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,413
- Full cost breakdown · all 88 majors · overview
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Oklahoma State University Human Development and Family Studies questions
How much do Oklahoma State University Human Development and Family Studies graduates earn?
Human Development and Family Studies graduates of Oklahoma State University earn a median $50,583 four years after graduating and $41,243 one year after. The U.S. median for Human Development and Family Studies graduates across 167 colleges is $46,979.
How much debt do Oklahoma State University Human Development and Family Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Human Development and Family Studies graduates of Oklahoma State University is $23,858, about 47% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is Oklahoma State University a good school for Human Development and Family Studies in Oklahoma?
On pay, Human Development and Family Studies graduates of Oklahoma State University earn $50,583 four years out, $4,163 above the median for the same major across 5 Oklahoma colleges ($46,420) and $3,604 above the U.S. median ($46,979). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Oklahoma State University rank for Human Development and Family Studies in Oklahoma?
Of 5 Oklahoma colleges reporting Human Development and Family Studies graduate earnings, Oklahoma State University ranks 1st, the highest.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Oklahoma State University Human Development and Family Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus/majors/human-development-and-family-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).