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

Auburn, AL. IPEDS 100858, CIP 19.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/auburn-university/majors/human-development-and-family-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,502
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,242 (U.S. median for this major: $46,979 across 167 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AL: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (3 colleges, $46,242): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$737

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,242 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,681 | $72,062 | 4.9 years |
| 30-48k | $17,627 | $76,149 | 5.2 years |
| 48-75k | $20,558 | $88,811 | 6.0 years |
| 75-110k | $25,808 | $111,491 | 7.6 years |
| 110k+ | $29,547 | $127,643 | 8.6 years |

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

## Human Development and Family Studies at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samford University | $50,809 | not reported | $32,622 | 77% |
| Auburn University | $46,242 | $25,000 | $24,323 | 82% |
| The University of Alabama | $45,751 | $25,000 | $22,420 | 73% |

## 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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