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

Owings Mills, MD. IPEDS 164173, CIP 19.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/stevenson-university/majors/human-development-and-family-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,273
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,902 (U.S. median for this major: $46,979 across 167 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MD: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MD median for this major (4 colleges, $55,238): -$5,336
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,923

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,902 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,894 | $65,165 | 4.9 years |
| 30-48k | $20,935 | $85,833 | 6.5 years |
| 48-75k | $26,937 | $110,442 | 8.4 years |
| 75-110k | $29,277 | $120,036 | 9.1 years |
| 110k+ | $31,892 | $130,757 | 9.9 years |

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

## Human Development and Family Studies at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park | $65,136 | $19,533 | $15,678 | 89% |
| Towson University | $57,295 | $20,500 | $17,413 | 70% |
| Bowie State University | $53,181 | $26,125 | $19,298 | 38% |
| Stevenson University | $49,902 | $27,000 | $26,505 | 69% |

## 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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