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

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

$46,420Median year-4 earnings

$23,858Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Oklahoma

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

1Oklahoma State University-Main CampusStillwater · $23,858 federal debt$50,583 2Southern Nazarene UniversityBethany · $38,563 federal debt$47,976 3University of Central OklahomaEdmond · $27,500 federal debt$46,420 4Oklahoma Christian UniversityEdmond · Debt not reported$45,738 5Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityDurant · $18,000 federal debt$39,544

CAREER CONTEXT IN OK

What related occupations pay in Oklahoma

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: $83,200
Middle 50% wage range: $65,580–$83,940
State employment: 60
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 200

10th–90th percentile: $51,580–$103,850

19-3039Psychologists, All Other

State median wage: $141,290
Middle 50% wage range: $77,960–$159,540
State employment: 90
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 3,500

10th–90th percentile: $64,790–$173,200

21-1099Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

State median wage: $53,640
Middle 50% wage range: $44,630–$60,780
State employment: 70
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 11,600

10th–90th percentile: $37,650–$68,750

39-9011Childcare Workers

State median wage: $27,730
Middle 50% wage range: $23,170–$34,340
State employment: 7,590
Projected growth: -2.0%
Annual openings: 150,300

10th–90th percentile: $22,040–$38,580

25-2011Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

State median wage: $31,790
Middle 50% wage range: $28,520–$46,930
State employment: 7,010
Projected growth: +4.5%
Annual openings: 66,700

10th–90th percentile: $23,100–$58,130

19-3099Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

State median wage: $88,610
Middle 50% wage range: $76,400–$97,470
State employment: 220
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 2,700

10th–90th percentile: $73,920–$108,890

21-1093Social and Human Service Assistants

State median wage: $36,740
Middle 50% wage range: $31,720–$43,810
State employment: 3,340
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 48,900

10th–90th percentile: $27,490–$54,320

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Oklahoma; 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	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Stillwater	$50,583	$23,858
2	Southern Nazarene University	Bethany	$47,976	$38,563
3	University of Central Oklahoma	Edmond	$46,420	$27,500
4	Oklahoma Christian University	Edmond	$45,738	Not available
5	Southeastern Oklahoma State University	Durant	$39,544	$18,000

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 Oklahoma

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $46,420 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,858 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Oklahoma colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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