# University of Wisconsin-Madison: Human Development and Family Studies (bachelor's)

Madison, WI. IPEDS 240444, CIP 19.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/majors/human-development-and-family-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,149
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,044 (U.S. median for this major: $46,979 across 167 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,250 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in WI: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (3 colleges, $48,043): +$11,001
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,065

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,044 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,200 | $17,640 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,101 | $17,224 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,134 | $34,163 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $17,763 | $74,605 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $27,292 | $114,626 | 5.3 years |

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

## Human Development and Family Studies at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $59,044 | $21,250 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | $48,043 | $27,000 | $17,490 | 55% |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | $47,147 | not reported | $36,201 | 68% |

## 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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