Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Bachelor's degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY

CIP 19.07

$38,401Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,066Median earnings 4 years after
$74,602Median earnings 5 years after
$15,259Median federal debt
90Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at Cornell University earn a median of $38,401 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,568 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,149–$62,704). Median debt is $15,259, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$36,858$22,962
Binghamton University
Vestal
$36,213$16,650
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta
$36,143$21,300
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh
$35,025$22,750
St. Joseph's University-New York
Brooklyn
$21,796$22,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $38,401 one year after graduation and $74,602 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,259.

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