Human Development, Family Studies, at Northern Michigan University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan
Human Development, Family Studies, bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Michigan University | $35,216* | — | $29,539* | — |
| Spring Arbor University | $37,401* | — | $26,000* | 0.70 |
| Baker College | $36,494* | $35,828 | $43,076* | 1.18 |
| Central Michigan University | $35,318* | $39,851 | $27,209* | 0.77 |
| Ferris State University | $35,216* | $31,983 | $25,769* | 0.73 |
| Western Michigan University | $35,209* | $38,672 | $29,539* | 0.84 |
| National Median | $33,543* | — | $25,000* | 0.75 |
Other Human Development, Family Studies, Programs in Michigan
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor | $32,580 | $37,401 | $26,000 |
| Baker College Owosso | $12,810 | $36,494 | $43,076 |
| Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant | $14,190 | $35,318 | $27,209 |
| Ferris State University Big Rapids | $13,630 | $35,216 | $25,769 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo | $15,298 | $35,209 | $29,539 |
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 Northern Michigan University, approximately 27% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 7 similar programs in MI. Actual outcomes may vary.