Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Bachelor's degree · Appalachian State University · Boone, NC

CIP 19.07

$30,062Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,461Median earnings 4 years after
$44,147Median earnings 5 years after
$19,641Median federal debt
39Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at Appalachian State University earn a median of $30,062 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 $19,641, about 65% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$39,924$23,000
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
$37,458$31,000
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$33,878$24,993
East Carolina University
Greenville
$29,607$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $30,062 one year after graduation and $44,147 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,641.

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