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

Houston, TX. IPEDS 225511, CIP 19.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-houston/majors/human-development-and-family-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,964
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,871 (U.S. median for this major: $46,979 across 167 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,450 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in TX: 2 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (10 colleges, $49,680): +$5,191
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,892

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,871 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 | $10,929 | $47,978 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,220 | $44,866 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $12,528 | $54,998 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $19,197 | $84,275 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $23,811 | $104,530 | 4.9 years |

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

## Human Development and Family Studies at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $59,166 | $21,500 | $19,857 | 89% |
| University of Houston | $54,871 | $22,450 | $14,276 | 65% |
| Texas Tech University | $51,921 | $23,250 | $19,070 | 69% |
| Abilene Christian University | $50,525 | $26,000 | $26,182 | 59% |
| Texas State University | $50,151 | $22,295 | $16,805 | 55% |
| Texas Woman's University | $49,210 | $24,170 | $11,963 | 49% |
| University of North Texas | $48,172 | $19,500 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Baylor University | $46,979 | $21,350 | $41,104 | 80% |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $45,199 | $31,971 | $12,090 | 42% |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $43,699 | $20,871 | $4,831 | 51% |

## 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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