Earnings Distribution
How Berea College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berea College | $28,495 | $32,288 | +13% |
| SUNY Oneonta | $34,288 | $54,325 | +58% |
| California State University-Sacramento | $33,869 | $48,638 | +44% |
| San Francisco State University | $35,977 | $47,115 | +31% |
| University of Kentucky | $31,464 | $33,905 | +8% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (2 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Berea CollegeBerea | $49,326 | $28,495 | $32,288 | — | — |
 University of KentuckyLexington | $13,212 | $31,464 | $33,905 | $27,250 | 0.87 |
| National Median | — | $31,748 | — | $26,500 | 0.83 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with family and consumer sciences/human sciences graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Berea College, approximately 81% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.