# Southern University at New Orleans: Human Development and Family Studies (bachelor's)

New Orleans, LA. IPEDS 160630, CIP 19.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-university-at-new-orleans/majors/human-development-and-family-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,687
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,390 (U.S. median for this major: $46,979 across 167 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $56,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in LA: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (4 colleges, $44,918): +$2,472
- Versus the U.S. median: +$411

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.69 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,390 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,771 | $69,276 | 4.6 years |
| 30-48k | not reported | not reported | not available |
| 48-75k | not reported | not reported | not available |
| 75-110k | $19,360 | $90,798 | 6.1 years |
| 110k+ | not reported | not reported | not available |

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

## Human Development and Family Studies at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $50,422 | $26,750 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Southern University at New Orleans | $47,390 | $56,000 | $14,810 | 13% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $42,447 | $21,500 | $11,864 | 64% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $41,274 | $28,250 | $13,530 | 53% |

## 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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