# Benedict College: Human Development and Family Studies (bachelor's)

Columbia, SC. IPEDS 217721, CIP 19.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/benedict-college/majors/human-development-and-family-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $21,607
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $34,129 (U.S. median for this major: $46,979 across 167 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $32,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in SC: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,850

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $34,129 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,177 | $75,579 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $18,686 | $82,218 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $19,295 | $84,898 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $20,250 | $89,100 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $20,328 | $89,443 | more than 20 years |

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

## Human Development and Family Studies at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $36,368 | $31,000 | $13,557 | 43% |
| Benedict College | $34,129 | $32,000 | $18,250 | 24% |

## 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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