Associate Degrees in Human Development & Family Studies
Education Levels of Human Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,216 people earned their associate degree in human development. This makes it the 17th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in human development at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 15,810 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,755 |
| Associate Degree | 8,216 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3,768 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,373 |
| Graduate Certificate | 176 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 165 |
Earnings of Human Development Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in human development is $26,216. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $22,522 to a high of $30,341.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for human development majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in human development. About 96.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 303 |
| Women | 7,913 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of human development associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 408 |
| Black or African American | 1,151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,331 |
| White | 2,706 |
| International Students | 76 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 544 |
Most Popular Human Development Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 529 colleges that offer an associate degree in human development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
East Los Angeles College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for human development majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 33,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their associate degree in human development from East Los Angeles College. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in human development at East Los Angeles College make a median salary of 26,216.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rio Hondo College. Each year, around 15,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their associate degree in human development from RHCCD. Of these students, 96% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that RHCCD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,216.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their associate degree is Post University. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their associate degree in human development from Post University. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in human development at Post University make a median salary of 26,216.
The 4th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bakersfield College. Roughly 24,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their associate degree in human development from Bakersfield College. Of these students, 98% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in human development at Bakersfield College make a median salary of 26,216.
The 5th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Angeles Valley College. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their associate degree in human development from LAVC. Of these students, 93% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Los Angeles Valley College human development graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,216.
Citrus College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in human development. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their associate degree in human development from Citrus College. About 90% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Citrus College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,216.
Cerritos College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in human development. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their associate degree in human development from Cerritos College. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in human development at Cerritos College make a median salary of 26,216.
Modesto Junior College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in human development. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their associate degree in human development from MJC. About 97% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that MJC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,216.
Pasadena City College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in human development. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their associate degree in human development from Pasadena City College. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in human development at Pasadena City College make a median salary of 26,216.
El Camino College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in human development. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their associate degree in human development from El Camino College. Of these students, 97% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in human development at El Camino College make a median salary of 26,216.
American Public University System comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in human development. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in human development from American Military University. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in human development at American Public University System make a median salary of 26,216.
The 12th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Monica College. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their associate degree in human development from SMC. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Santa Monica College human development graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,216.
The 13th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fresno City College. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their associate degree in human development from Fresno City College. Of these students, 97% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in human development at Fresno City College make a median salary of 26,216.
Mt. San Antonio College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in human development. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in human development from Mt. SAC. About 99% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in human development at Mt. San Antonio College make a median salary of 26,216.
The 14th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tulsa Community College. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in human development from Tulsa Community College. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Tulsa Community College human development graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,216.
The 16th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Angeles City College. Roughly 14,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in human development from Los Angeles City College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that Los Angeles City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,216.
The 16th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Virginia Community College. Roughly 52,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in human development from Northern Virginia Community College. About 97% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northern Virginia Community College human development graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,216.
College of the Sequoias comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in human development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in human development from College of the Sequoias. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in human development at College of the Sequoias make a median salary of 26,216.
Merced College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in human development. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in human development from Merced Community College District. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Merced College human development graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,216.
The 20th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their associate degree is Florida State College at Jacksonville. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in human development from FSCJ. Of these students, 100% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in human development at Florida State College at Jacksonville make a median salary of 26,216.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to human development that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 327 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 265 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 115 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 4 |
| Housing | 3 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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