Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services bachelor's degree programs in Illinois

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$50,123Median year-4 earnings

$23,125Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Illinois

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Illinois State UniversityNormal · $23,125 federal debt$52,748 2University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign · $19,600 federal debt$50,396 3University of Illinois ChicagoChicago · $17,500 federal debt$50,123 4Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb · $31,000 federal debt$49,147 5National Louis UniversityChicago · $28,096 federal debt$45,388

CAREER CONTEXT IN IL

What related occupations pay in Illinois

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1192Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $80,220
Middle 50% wage range: $53,630–$85,900
State employment: 140
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 200

10th–90th percentile: $41,230–$103,670

19-3039Psychologists, All Other

State median wage: $69,810
Middle 50% wage range: $64,160–$128,790
State employment: 1,120
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 3,500

10th–90th percentile: $48,270–$162,070

21-1099Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

State median wage: $40,900
Middle 50% wage range: $34,910–$50,300
State employment: 2,750
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 11,600

10th–90th percentile: $33,050–$61,360

39-9011Childcare Workers

State median wage: $35,830
Middle 50% wage range: $32,510–$37,980
State employment: 23,900
Projected growth: -2.0%
Annual openings: 150,300

10th–90th percentile: $31,200–$44,980

25-2011Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

State median wage: $40,910
Middle 50% wage range: $37,750–$46,790
State employment: 22,420
Projected growth: +4.5%
Annual openings: 66,700

10th–90th percentile: $36,030–$60,890

19-3099Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

State median wage: $99,050
Middle 50% wage range: $84,370–$107,600
State employment: 730
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 2,700

10th–90th percentile: $68,310–$130,900

21-1093Social and Human Service Assistants

State median wage: $46,950
Middle 50% wage range: $39,310–$57,110
State employment: 22,220
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 48,900

10th–90th percentile: $35,030–$72,780

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Illinois State University	Normal	$52,748	$23,125
2	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Champaign	$50,396	$19,600
3	University of Illinois Chicago	Chicago	$50,123	$17,500
4	Northern Illinois University	Dekalb	$49,147	$31,000
5	National Louis University	Chicago	$45,388	$28,096

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services in Illinois

What do Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services bachelor's degree graduates earn in Illinois?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $50,123 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,125 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Illinois State University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.