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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services bachelor's degree at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Fayette, MO · Private nonprofit

What this page covers

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The short version

Reported earnings are below similar programs.

$8,897 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
58.6% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff
−122% · Negative payoff
Available price data
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

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What stays fixed$39,671 observed annual earnings · 4 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

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+25%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$32,588 → $40,639
Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
29Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
27Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
46Borrowers 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$14,601

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

02 · BORROWING$23,246

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$39,671

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$246/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$14,601Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$22,310Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE87.5%Institution context
COMPLETION RATENot availableInstitution-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.

$32,588Year 1
$39,671Year 4
$40,639Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

7.4% 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$3,306
Estimated loan payment$246
46borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$39,671 vs. $48,568

$8,897 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$76,320 median wageMO estimate · 110 jobs · 25-1192$62,040–$99,320 middle 50% of MO 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$134,890 median wageMO estimate · 250 jobs · 19-3039$85,880–$153,210 middle 50% of MO wages+2.3% projected U.S. growth · 3,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreeCommunity and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,180 median wageMO estimate · 930 jobs · 21-1099$41,220–$61,560 middle 50% of MO wages+5.5% projected U.S. growth · 11,600 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeChildcare Workers$30,790 median wageMO estimate · 12,430 jobs · 39-9011$29,000–$35,670 middle 50% of MO wages-2.0% projected U.S. growth · 150,300 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentPreschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,090 median wageMO estimate · 5,580 jobs · 25-2011$30,440–$44,030 middle 50% of MO wages+4.5% projected U.S. growth · 66,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeSocial Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$80,850 median wageMO estimate · 330 jobs · 19-3099$67,200–$93,640 middle 50% of MO wages-0.2% projected U.S. growth · 2,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeSocial and Human Service Assistants$41,780 median wageMO estimate · 6,200 jobs · 21-1093$36,770–$47,050 middle 50% of MO 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.

Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri

$3,495 higher earnings · $139 lower annual net price

Earnings
$43,166
Debt
$24,500
Annual net price
$14,462
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Columbia, MO

University of Missouri-Columbia

$7,182 higher earnings

Earnings
$46,853
Debt
$26,000
Annual net price
$20,268
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Springfield, MO

Missouri State University-Springfield

$2,195 higher earnings

Earnings
$41,866
Debt
$25,000
Annual net price
$17,613
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Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University

$22,992 higher earnings · $3,246 less debt · $3,304 lower annual net price

Earnings
$62,663
Debt
$20,000
Annual net price
$11,297
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DATA QUALITY

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27 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

Observed, estimated and contextual figures are labeled separately throughout this page

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