U.S. median for this major: $46,979.
College Scorecard field of study; 135 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 60% 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 $29,237. College Scorecard.
WMU 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 WMU'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 | $5,263 | $24,262 | 1.5 years |
| $30–48k | $5,734 | $26,434 | 1.7 years |
| $48–75k | $13,833 | $63,770 | 4.0 years |
| $75–110k | $18,307 | $84,395 | 5.3 years |
| $110k+ | $23,625 | $108,911 | 6.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (29% 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 ($49,286) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $15,875 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 Michigan colleges
Every Michigan 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 | Michigan State University | $53,740 | $29,750 | $19,680 | 81% |
| 2 | Western Michigan University | $49,286 | $29,539 | $15,273 | 58% |
| 3 | Spring Arbor University | $48,809 | $26,000 | $19,353 | 64% |
| 4 | Concordia University Ann Arbor | $47,147 | — | $32,811 | 48% |
| 5 | Central Michigan University | $45,881 | $27,209 | $17,597 | 59% |
| 6 | Madonna University | $45,795 | — | $17,755 | 60% |
| 7 | Baker College | $45,610 | $43,076 | $13,157 | 36% |
| 8 | Ferris State University | $45,052 | $25,769 | $8,624 | 47% |
| 9 | Eastern Michigan University | $42,170 | $33,885 | $15,407 | 46% |
8 more Michigan colleges offer Human Development and Family Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at WMU, by income
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About WMU
- Acceptance rate: 85% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 58% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $53,562
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WMU Human Development and Family Studies questions
How much do WMU Human Development and Family Studies graduates earn?
Human Development and Family Studies graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median $49,286 four years after graduating and $35,209 one year after. The U.S. median for Human Development and Family Studies graduates across 167 colleges is $46,979.
How much debt do WMU Human Development and Family Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Human Development and Family Studies graduates of Western Michigan University is $29,539, about 60% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is WMU a good school for Human Development and Family Studies in Michigan?
On pay, Human Development and Family Studies graduates of Western Michigan University earn $49,286 four years out, $3,405 above the median for the same major across 9 Michigan colleges ($45,881) and $2,307 above the U.S. median ($46,979). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does WMU rank for Human Development and Family Studies in Michigan?
Of 9 Michigan colleges reporting Human Development and Family Studies graduate earnings, Western Michigan University ranks 2nd. The highest is Michigan State University at $53,740.
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Cite this: “Western Michigan University Human Development and Family Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-michigan-university/majors/human-development-and-family-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).