# Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois: Human Development and Family Studies (bachelor's)

DuBois, PA. IPEDS 214740, CIP 19.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-dubois/majors/human-development-and-family-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,030
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,943 (U.S. median for this major: $46,979 across 167 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in PA: 9 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (15 colleges, $45,943): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,036

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,943 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,490 | $32,357 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $12,708 | $54,899 | 5.4 years |
| 48-75k | $13,029 | $56,285 | 5.5 years |
| 75-110k | $20,623 | $89,091 | 8.8 years |
| 110k+ | $25,301 | $109,300 | 10.8 years |

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

## Human Development and Family Studies at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University | $51,610 | $27,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| York College of Pennsylvania | $50,652 | $26,920 | $18,556 | 64% |
| Messiah University | $46,813 | $27,000 | $26,502 | 75% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | $45,943 | $28,000 | $18,095 | 42% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $45,943 | $28,000 | $17,910 | 39% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $45,943 | $28,000 | $22,213 | 17% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $45,943 | $28,000 | $23,330 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $45,943 | $28,000 | $22,585 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois | $45,943 | $28,000 | $17,428 | 34% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | $45,943 | $28,000 | $14,596 | 39% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $45,943 | $28,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | $45,943 | $28,000 | $19,454 | 34% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $45,943 | $28,000 | $19,047 | 16% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $42,227 | $26,817 | $16,804 | 56% |

## 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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