# Illinois State University: Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences (bachelor's)

Normal, IL. IPEDS 145813, CIP 19.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/illinois-state-university/majors/family-and-consumer-sciences-human-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,974
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,806 (U.S. median for this major: $46,136 across 49 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,322 (U.S. median $26,690)
- Rank in IL: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (3 colleges, $51,806): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,670

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,806 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,568 | $49,280 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,301 | $52,402 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,348 | $69,642 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $23,865 | $101,665 | 6.4 years |
| 110k+ | $28,224 | $120,234 | 7.5 years |

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

## Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois University | $54,059 | not reported | $12,937 | 45% |
| Illinois State University | $51,806 | $20,322 | $19,398 | 65% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $49,209 | $26,000 | $12,786 | 47% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $66,280 Bloomington, IL, $79,990 IL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035

## 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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