# Appalachian State University: Human Development and Family Studies (bachelor's)

Boone, NC. IPEDS 197869, CIP 19.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/appalachian-state-university/majors/human-development-and-family-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,062
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,461 (U.S. median for this major: $46,979 across 167 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,935 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NC: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (5 colleges, $46,140): -$5,679
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,518

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,461 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,325 | $39,445 | 5.7 years |
| 30-48k | $11,600 | $49,068 | 7.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,204 | $64,313 | 9.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,840 | $88,153 | 12.7 years |
| 110k+ | $22,382 | $94,676 | 13.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Human Development and Family Studies at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $48,107 | $26,000 | $15,435 | 69% |
| East Carolina University | $46,941 | $27,000 | $15,739 | 63% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $46,140 | $26,000 | $10,965 | 56% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $45,821 | $31,000 | $10,846 | 57% |
| Appalachian State University | $40,461 | $18,935 | $16,836 | 75% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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