# Southern Utah University: Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences (bachelor's)

Cedar City, UT. IPEDS 230603, CIP 19.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-utah-university/majors/family-and-consumer-sciences-human-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,346
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $36,654 (U.S. median for this major: $46,136 across 49 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,292 (U.S. median $26,690)
- Rank in UT: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,482

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $36,654 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,070 | $27,133 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $7,235 | $32,340 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $9,297 | $41,558 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $12,487 | $55,817 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $14,917 | $66,679 | no earnings gain |

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

## Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Utah University | $36,654 | $14,292 | $10,462 | 61% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $76,330 UT, $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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