# Stephen F Austin State University: Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences (bachelor's)

Nacogdoches, TX. IPEDS 228431, CIP 19.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/stephen-f-austin-state-university/majors/family-and-consumer-sciences-human-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,452
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,600 (U.S. median for this major: $46,136 across 49 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,500 (U.S. median $26,690)
- Rank in TX: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (3 colleges, $49,840): -$5,240
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,536

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,600 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,318 | $44,367 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $11,023 | $47,399 | 4.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,100 | $56,330 | 5.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,609 | $75,719 | 6.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,959 | $98,724 | 8.9 years |

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

## Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | $56,117 | $26,690 | $19,070 | 69% |
| Sam Houston State University | $49,840 | $26,000 | $16,404 | 55% |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $44,600 | $27,500 | $14,260 | 53% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $63,590 TX, $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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