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

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

$46,140Median year-4 earnings

$26,000Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in North Carolina

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

1University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte · $26,000 federal debt$48,107 2East Carolina UniversityGreenville · $27,000 federal debt$46,941 3University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro · $26,000 federal debt$46,140 4North Carolina A&T State UniversityGreensboro · $31,000 federal debt$45,821 5Appalachian State UniversityBoone · $18,935 federal debt$40,461

CAREER CONTEXT IN NC

What related occupations pay in North Carolina

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: $78,770
Middle 50% wage range: $62,030–$90,420
State employment: 290
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 200

10th–90th percentile: $50,990–$128,640

25-9021Farm and Home Management Educators

State median wage: $64,280
Middle 50% wage range: $51,100–$77,830
State employment: 910
Projected growth: -3.2%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $51,100–$83,920

19-3039Psychologists, All Other

State median wage: $126,440
Middle 50% wage range: $64,650–$152,980
State employment: 570
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 3,500

10th–90th percentile: $53,620–$166,050

21-1099Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

State median wage: $54,820
Middle 50% wage range: $45,970–$63,320
State employment: 3,460
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 11,600

10th–90th percentile: $38,850–$75,160

39-9011Childcare Workers

State median wage: $29,140
Middle 50% wage range: $24,270–$35,480
State employment: 12,550
Projected growth: -2.0%
Annual openings: 150,300

10th–90th percentile: $22,840–$40,990

25-2011Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

State median wage: $35,710
Middle 50% wage range: $30,700–$40,330
State employment: 18,370
Projected growth: +4.5%
Annual openings: 66,700

10th–90th percentile: $28,700–$47,530

19-3099Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

State median wage: $81,420
Middle 50% wage range: $73,920–$104,520
State employment: 1,770
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 2,700

10th–90th percentile: $65,140–$124,840

21-1093Social and Human Service Assistants

State median wage: $42,850
Middle 50% wage range: $35,750–$48,450
State employment: 9,020
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 48,900

10th–90th percentile: $30,620–$59,570

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in North Carolina; 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	University of North Carolina at Charlotte	Charlotte	$48,107	$26,000
2	East Carolina University	Greenville	$46,941	$27,000
3	University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Greensboro	$46,140	$26,000
4	North Carolina A&T State University	Greensboro	$45,821	$31,000
5	Appalachian State University	Boone	$40,461	$18,935

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 North Carolina

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $46,140 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $26,000 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which North Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of North Carolina at Charlotte has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.