Family & Community Services Associate Degrees
There are 66 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Family & Community Services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.6% of Family & Community Services graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Family & Community Services Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,267 degrees were awarded toFamily & Community Services majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Family & Community Services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 41 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 55 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 719 |
| Master’s Degree | 442 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Family & Community Services Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Family & Community Services of $38,875 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,243 |
| 4 years | $38,875 |
| 5 years | $44,531 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 90.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 50 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Family & Community Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 43.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 5.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 14.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 2 | 3.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Family & Community Services Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 89 colleges that offer a associate degree in Family & Community Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
Brigham Young University-Idaho tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Family & Community Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their associate degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 134 associate degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Family & Community Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their associate degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their associate degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 61 associate degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Family & Community Services. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Iowa comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Family & Community Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mount St. Mary's University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Family & Community Services. This school awarded 26 associate degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tennessee Technological University is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Family & Community Services. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Family & Community Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baker College is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
John Brown University is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 23 associate degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Family & Community Services. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ana G. Mendez University is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 21 associate degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Messiah University is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lee University is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 16 associate degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Family & Community Services that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 22,533 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 8,444 |
| Child Development | 4,599 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 3,901 |
| Family Systems | 765 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.