# Southeast Missouri State University: Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences (bachelor's)

Cape Girardeau, MO. IPEDS 179557, CIP 19.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southeast-missouri-state-university/majors/family-and-consumer-sciences-human-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,250
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,619 (U.S. median for this major: $46,136 across 49 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,690)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,517

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,619 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 | $12,704 | $55,262 | 8.9 years |
| 30-48k | $13,342 | $58,038 | 9.4 years |
| 48-75k | $15,338 | $66,720 | 10.8 years |
| 75-110k | $17,395 | $75,668 | 12.2 years |
| 110k+ | $21,267 | $92,511 | 15.0 years |

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

## Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State University | $41,619 | $25,000 | $15,882 | 58% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $48,570 Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, $59,240 MO, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% 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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