# Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Human Development and Family Studies (bachelor's)

Blacksburg, VA. IPEDS 233921, CIP 19.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/majors/human-development-and-family-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,654
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,340 (U.S. median for this major: $46,979 across 167 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in VA: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Human Development and Family Studies at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | $71,638 | $19,500 | $21,565 | 96% |
| George Mason University | $61,565 | $24,300 | $17,915 | 68% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $58,340 | $21,500 | $24,953 | 86% |
| Liberty University | $38,332 | $23,250 | $29,357 | 65% |

## 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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