# Missouri State University-Springfield: Housing and Human Environments (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 179566, CIP 19.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-state-university-springfield/majors/housing-and-human-environments

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,324
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,226 (U.S. median for this major: $52,861 across 11 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,411 (U.S. median $25,683)
- Rank in MO: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,365

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,226 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,718 | $59,262 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,529 | $58,445 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,905 | $64,390 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,770 | $81,086 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,576 | $88,888 | 4.7 years |

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

## Housing and Human Environments at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $61,683 | $26,802 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $54,226 | $26,411 | $17,613 | 58% |

## Careers
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $85,800 Springfield, MO, $100,380 MO, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (SOC 13-1121): median wage $51,250 Springfield, MO, $56,900 MO, $61,160 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.8% by 2035
- Interior Designers (SOC 27-1025): median wage $52,090 Springfield, MO, $59,610 MO, $67,190 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.7% 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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