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

West Point, GA. IPEDS 138868, CIP 19.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/point-university/majors/human-development-and-family-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,578
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,682 (U.S. median for this major: $46,979 across 167 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in GA: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (3 colleges, $45,505): -$1,823
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,297

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.92 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,682 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,992 | $118,041 | 11.6 years |
| 30-48k | $24,000 | $118,080 | 11.6 years |
| 48-75k | $25,993 | $127,886 | 12.6 years |
| 75-110k | $27,437 | $134,990 | 13.3 years |
| 110k+ | $26,601 | $130,877 | 12.9 years |

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

## Human Development and Family Studies at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | $59,664 | $23,466 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Georgia Southern University | $45,505 | $30,500 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Point University | $43,682 | $26,000 | $25,335 | 34% |

## 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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