# Western Michigan University: Human Development and Family Studies (bachelor's)

Kalamazoo, MI. IPEDS 172699, CIP 19.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-michigan-university/majors/human-development-and-family-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,209
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,286 (U.S. median for this major: $46,979 across 167 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,539 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MI: 2 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (9 colleges, $45,881): +$3,405
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,307

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.61 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,286 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,263 | $24,262 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $5,734 | $26,434 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $13,833 | $63,770 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $18,307 | $84,395 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $23,625 | $108,911 | 6.9 years |

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

## Human Development and Family Studies at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $53,740 | $29,750 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Western Michigan University | $49,286 | $29,539 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Spring Arbor University | $48,809 | $26,000 | $19,353 | 64% |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | $47,147 | not reported | $32,811 | 48% |
| Central Michigan University | $45,881 | $27,209 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Madonna University | $45,795 | not reported | $17,755 | 60% |
| Baker College | $45,610 | $43,076 | $13,157 | 36% |
| Ferris State University | $45,052 | $25,769 | $8,624 | 47% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $42,170 | $33,885 | $15,407 | 46% |

## 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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