Bachelor's-1% vs national median557 grads tracked
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at Oklahoma State University
Ranked 37th of 97 bachelor's programs in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$37,123
middle 50%: $28,563 – $43,808
Median · 5 years out
$49,250
middle 50%: $41,583 – $60,524
Median · 10 years out
$53,753
middle 50%: $41,486 – $69,368
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Human Development graduates earn $37k in year 1, $49k by year 5, and $54k in year 10. They rank 37th of 97 peers in year‑5 earnings.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
8.6 yrs
≈ $9,867 total interest
Same major at other universities
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$50,371 · 5 yrs out
Lamar University
$50,311 · 5 yrs out
Southern University at New Orleans
$50,083 · 5 yrs out
University of Saint Joseph
$50,050 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$49,793 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$49,741 · 5 yrs out
Berry College
$49,118 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$48,829 · 5 yrs out
Stephen F Austin State University
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$48,196 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$48,063 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$47,895 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Oklahoma State University
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$181,131 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Master's)
$153,287 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$129,324 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Master's)
$129,123 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$114,228 · 5 yrs out
Veterinary Medicine (Doctorate)
$114,228 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$113,771 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$112,593 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$110,900 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$105,799 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,531 · 5 yrs out
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