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

Siloam Springs, AR. IPEDS 107141, CIP 19.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/john-brown-university/majors/human-development-and-family-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,935
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,575 (U.S. median for this major: $46,979 across 167 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,625 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AR: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,404

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,575 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,484 | $72,034 | 10.0 years |
| 30-48k | $17,210 | $70,905 | 9.9 years |
| 48-75k | $16,655 | $68,619 | 9.6 years |
| 75-110k | $21,433 | $88,304 | 12.3 years |
| 110k+ | $24,627 | $101,463 | 14.1 years |

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

## Human Development and Family Studies at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | $46,268 | $21,500 | $18,209 | 71% |
| John Brown University | $39,575 | $23,625 | $20,397 | 72% |

## 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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