Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Master's degree · The University of Tennessee-Knoxville · Knoxville, TN

CIP 19.07

$47,522Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$55,719Median earnings 4 years after

$48,330Median earnings 5 years after

$16,430Median federal debt

35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $47,522 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 $16,430, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville make?

The median salary is $47,522 one year after graduation and $48,330 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,430.

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