# University of Nebraska at Kearney: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (bachelor's)

Kearney, NE. IPEDS 181215, CIP 19.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-at-kearney/majors/family-and-consumer-economics-and-related-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,009
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,584 (U.S. median for this major: $53,055 across 19 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,750 (U.S. median $24,270)
- Rank in NE: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,471

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,584 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,066 | $57,752 | 4.4 years |
| 30-48k | $13,350 | $59,007 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $14,547 | $64,298 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,703 | $73,827 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,664 | $91,335 | 7.0 years |

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

## Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $49,584 | $19,750 | $16,242 | 58% |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $48,305 | $22,500 | $17,747 | 67% |

## Careers
- Personal Financial Advisors (SOC 13-2052): median wage not reported metro, $93,280 NE, $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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