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Child Development & Family Studies in California

Child Development & Family Studies Schools in California

Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in California

There are 176,210 people in the state and 1,567,520 people in the nation working in Human Development jobs.

Child Development & Family Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Child Development & Family Studies Jobs in California

In this state, Human Development grads earn an average of $51,911. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,932.

Child Development & Family Studies Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 74 colleges in California offering Human Development degrees. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

#1

Cerritos College

Norwalk

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,194 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,364 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,298 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,696 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,441 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,394 a year in tuition.

#4

College of the Desert

Palm Desert

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,557 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,326 a year.

#5

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,769 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

#6

Lemoore College

Lemoore

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $29,240 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,384 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#8

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,951 in their first year after graduation. 100% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,033 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,364 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,250 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,334 a year in tuition.

#11

Merritt College

Oakland

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,929 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,167 a year.

#12

Rio Hondo College

Whittier

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,104 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,388 a year.

#13

MiraCosta College

Oceanside

86% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,152 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,959 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

#15

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,502 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,238 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,382 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,420 a year in tuition.

#17

Victor Valley College

Victorville

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,565 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,425 a year in tuition.

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,124 a year.

#19

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,848 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,340 a year in tuition.

#20

Long Beach City College

Long Beach

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,260 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,556 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,196 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 98% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#23

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,837 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,312 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,560 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,270 a year in tuition.

#25

Chabot College

Hayward

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,409 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers Human Development majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $99,604
Farm and Home Management Educators $55,950
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $63,776
Childcare Workers $50,186
Nannies $55,232
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Clinical Neuropsychologists $57,643
Neuropsychologists $83,690
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education $89,337
Social and Human Service Assistants $69,957
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $75,358
Psychologists, All Other $73,521

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Human Development.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 3,867
Textile & Apparel Studies 2,711
General Family & Consumer Sciences 2,227
Family & Consumer Economics 1,166
Human Sciences Business Services 493
Housing 255
Other Family & Human Sciences 156
Work and Family Studies 9

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