# SUNY Buffalo State University: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (bachelor's)

Buffalo, NY. IPEDS 196130, CIP 19.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/suny-buffalo-state-university/majors/family-and-consumer-economics-and-related-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,180
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,880 (U.S. median for this major: $53,055 across 19 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,375 (U.S. median $24,270)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,175

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,880 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,405 | $32,360 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $9,393 | $41,047 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,706 | $64,265 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $17,155 | $74,967 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $19,332 | $84,481 | 6.4 years |

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

## Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY Buffalo State University | $47,880 | $25,375 | $11,346 | 33% |

## Careers
- Personal Financial Advisors (SOC 13-2052): median wage $103,650 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $166,400 NY, $105,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.4% 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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