Human Development, Family Studies, at South Texas College

Associate's Degree

Location: McAllen, TX•In-State Tuition: $4,920•Out-of-State Tuition: $7,500
Median Earnings (1yr)
$19,971
15th percentile (60th in TX)
Est. Median Debt
$12,889
Est. from national median (32 programs)
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How South Texas College graduates compare to all programs nationally

South Texas College graduates earn $20k, placing them in the 15th percentile of all human development, family studies, associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Human Development, Family Studies, associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (43 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
South Texas College$19,971$16,772$12,889*—
National Median$25,838—$14,614*0.57
* Estimated from similar programs

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 South Texas College, approximately 36% 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.