Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Purdue University Northwest graduates in human development, family studies, and related services earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 66% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University Northwest Compares for Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
All 172 colleges reporting human development, family studies, and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,066 | $69,544 | #1 | $38,401 |
| 2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $71,638 | $65,233 | #3 | $34,533 |
| 3 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $65,136 | $57,164 | #13 | $41,157 |
| 4 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $62,663 | $66,697 | #2 | $29,690 |
| 5 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $62,506 | $59,493 | #9 | $36,213 |
| 6 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $61,565 | $56,061 | #16 | $45,140 |
| 7 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $61,262 | $55,744 | #19 | $33,489 |
| 8 | Warner Pacific University Portland, OR | $60,180 | $60,535 | #6 | $45,523 |
| 9 | Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies Portland, OR | $60,180 | $60,535 | #7 | $45,523 |
| 10 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $59,664 | $61,764 | #4 | $31,392 |
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| 156 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $39,921 | $45,203 | #132 | $27,514 |
| 157 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO | $39,671 | $42,536 | #151 | $32,588 |
| 158 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $39,671 | $42,536 | #152 | $32,588 |
| 159 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $39,664 | $42,552 | #150 | $26,384 |
| 160 | John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR | $39,575 | $46,636 | #123 | $24,935 |
| 161 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK | $39,544 | $44,399 | #140 | $32,997 |
| 162 | Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA | $39,318 | $35,777 | #166 | $28,453 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Northwest human development, family studies, and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,384 one year after graduating and $39,664 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Northwest rank for human development, family studies, and related services?
Among 172 colleges reporting earnings for human development, family studies, and related services graduates, Purdue University Northwest ranks #159 by median pay four years after graduation, and #150 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human development, family studies, and related services at Purdue University Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for human development, family studies, and related services ($48,568), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,298.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.