# Iowa State University: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (bachelor's)

Ames, IA. IPEDS 153603, CIP 19.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/iowa-state-university/majors/family-and-consumer-economics-and-related-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,341 (U.S. median for this major: $53,055 across 19 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,062 (U.S. median $24,270)
- Rank in IA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,286

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,341 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,582 | $45,714 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $11,506 | $49,706 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $15,463 | $66,800 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $19,605 | $84,694 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $22,496 | $97,183 | 3.8 years |

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

## Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | $62,341 | $18,062 | $18,589 | 75% |

## Careers
- Personal Financial Advisors (SOC 13-2052): median wage $90,590 Ames, IA, $92,310 IA, $105,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.4% 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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