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

Ithaca, NY. IPEDS 190415, CIP 19.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/cornell-university/majors/human-development-and-family-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,401
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $73,066 (U.S. median for this major: $46,979 across 167 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (6 colleges, $53,679): +$19,387
- Versus the U.S. median: +$26,087

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $73,066 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,776 | $7,282 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,070 | $16,687 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,796 | $27,864 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $14,311 | $58,675 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $49,992 | $204,967 | 5.3 years |

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

## Human Development and Family Studies at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $73,066 | $15,500 | $28,690 | 95% |
| Binghamton University | $62,506 | $19,500 | $21,620 | 82% |
| SUNY Oneonta | $53,836 | $23,250 | $19,158 | 69% |
| Syracuse University | $53,522 | $22,981 | $38,793 | 84% |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $52,593 | $25,420 | $17,156 | 59% |
| St. Joseph's University-New York | $43,777 | $27,000 | $19,035 | 69% |

## 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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