Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Master's degree · Boston University · Boston, MA

CIP 19.07

$49,851Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,848Median earnings 4 years after
$54,358Median earnings 5 years after
$28,235Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at Boston University earn a median of $49,851 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $58,524 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,949–$74,359). Median debt is $28,235, about 57% of first-year earnings.

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Tufts University
Medford
$45,105$35,246

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services graduates from Boston University make?

The median salary is $49,851 one year after graduation and $54,358 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,235.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.