# Wayland Baptist University: Human Services (bachelor's)

Plainview, TX. IPEDS 229780, CIP 44.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wayland-baptist-university/majors/human-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,082
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,921 (U.S. median for this major: $48,418 across 80 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,258 (U.S. median $30,726)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$503

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.62 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,921 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 | $20,070 | $92,723 | 6.0 years |
| 30-48k | $16,344 | $75,509 | 4.9 years |
| 48-75k | $19,949 | $92,164 | 6.0 years |
| 75-110k | $21,542 | $99,524 | 6.5 years |
| 110k+ | $25,435 | $117,510 | 7.6 years |

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

## Human Services at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland Baptist University | $48,921 | $27,258 | $20,590 | 19% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage not reported metro, $76,520 TX, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% 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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