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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services associate's degree at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH · Public

What this page covers

Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are below similar programs.

$8,185 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
44.9% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff
−288% · Negative payoff
Available price data
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

Hold observed earnings constant and see how the modeled ten-year payoff changes as annual price rises.

What stays fixed$25,999 observed annual earnings · 2 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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Not availableEarnings growth, year 1 → 5$22,522 → Not available
Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableWorking in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableYear-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
31Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$5,650

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$11,686

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$25,999

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$124/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$5,650Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$10,984Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context
COMPLETION RATE14.4%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$22,522Year 1
$25,999Year 4
Not availableYear 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

5.7% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$2,167
Estimated loan payment$124
31borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$25,999 vs. $34,184

$8,185 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$83,400 median wageOH estimate · 90 jobs · 25-1192$60,770–$98,080 middle 50% of OH wages+2.4% projected U.S. growth · 200 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeFarm and Home Management Educators$60,220 median wageU.S. estimate · 8,220 jobs · 25-9021-3.2% projected U.S. growth · 800 openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreePsychologists, All Other$132,060 median wageOH estimate · 410 jobs · 19-3039$106,390–$147,620 middle 50% of OH wages+2.3% projected U.S. growth · 3,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreeCommunity and Social Service Specialists, All Other$45,980 median wageOH estimate · 820 jobs · 21-1099$38,100–$73,400 middle 50% of OH wages+5.5% projected U.S. growth · 11,600 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeChildcare Workers$29,680 median wageOH estimate · 11,300 jobs · 39-9011$27,540–$36,450 middle 50% of OH wages-2.0% projected U.S. growth · 150,300 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentPreschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,180 median wageOH estimate · 19,840 jobs · 25-2011$29,530–$37,280 middle 50% of OH wages+4.5% projected U.S. growth · 66,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeSocial Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$98,630 median wageOH estimate · 1,520 jobs · 19-3099$75,730–$123,860 middle 50% of OH wages-0.2% projected U.S. growth · 2,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeSocial and Human Service Assistants$38,390 median wageOH estimate · 10,970 jobs · 21-1093$35,090–$46,760 middle 50% of OH wages+7.4% projected U.S. growth · 48,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentNO MATCHNot available median wageU.S. estimate · Unreported jobs · 99-9999Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special EducationNot available median wageU.S. estimate · Unreported jobs · 25-9042Teaching Assistants, Special EducationNot available median wageU.S. estimate · Unreported jobs · 25-9043
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Columbus, OH

Columbus State Community College

$10,096 higher earnings

Earnings
$36,095
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$8,400
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Kirtland, OH

Lakeland Community College

$9,023 higher earnings

Earnings
$35,022
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$7,606
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Albuquerque, NM

Central New Mexico Community College

$12,265 higher earnings · $2,428 less debt · $1,029 lower annual net price

Earnings
$38,264
Debt
$9,258
Annual net price
$4,621
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Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley Community College District

$6,926 higher earnings · $436 less debt · $1,790 lower annual net price

Earnings
$32,925
Debt
$11,250
Annual net price
$3,860
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