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2023 Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Associate Degree Schools

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Finding the Best Human Development & Family Studies Associate Degree School for You

Human Development & Family Studies is the #46 most popular major in the country with 42,112 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

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The Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Associate Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 529 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Human Development & Family Studies program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Human Development & Family Studies Associate Degree Colleges.

#1

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA

Our 2023 rankings named East Los Angeles College the most popular school in the United States for human development and family studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 94% of the human development majors at the school.

Full Human Development & Family Studies at East Los Angeles College Report

#2

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA

Out of the 529 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Rio Hondo College landed the # 2 spot on the list. RHCCD is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Whittier.

About 91% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 9% are male.

Full Human Development & Family Studies at Rio Hondo College Report

#3

Post University

Waterbury, CT

The in-demand associate degree programs at Post University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular human development and family studies schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Waterbury, Post University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that human development majors at Post University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $37,358.

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#4

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at Bakersfield College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular human development and family studies schools in the United States. Bakersfield College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Bakersfield.

Women make up 98% of the human development majors at the school.

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#5

Los Angeles Valley College

Valley Glen, CA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Los Angeles Valley College is a great place for human development and family studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Valley Glen, LAVC is a public college with a large student population.

About 97% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 3% are male.

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#6

Citrus College

Glendora, CA

Citrus College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Glendora, Citrus College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 122 students majoring in human development at Citrus College, 2% are male and 98% are female.

Full Human Development & Family Studies at Citrus College Report

#7

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA

Cerritos College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for human development and family studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a public school with a large student population.

About 96% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 4% are male.

Full Human Development & Family Studies at Cerritos College Report

#8

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA

Modesto Junior College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Associate Degree Schools ranking. MJC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Modesto.

About 97% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 3% are male.

Full Human Development & Family Studies at Modesto Junior College Report

#9

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena City College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 91% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 9% are male.

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#10

El Camino College

Torrance, CA

With a ranking of #10, El Camino College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for human development and family studies students working on their associate degree. El Camino College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Torrance.

Women make up 96% of the human development majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #11, American Public University System did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for human development and family studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 92% of the human development majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that human development majors at American Military University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $26,695.

Full Human Development & Family Studies at American Public University System Report

#12

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 98% of the human development majors at the school.

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#13

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA

With a ranking of #13, Fresno City College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for human development and family studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 81 students majoring in human development at Fresno City College, 1% are male and 99% are female.

The average amount in student loans that human development majors at Fresno City College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $6,818.

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#14

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, CA

Mt. San Antonio College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Associate Degree Schools ranking. Mt. SAC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Walnut.

Of the 79 students majoring in human development at Mt. SAC, 6% are male and 94% are female.

Full Human Development & Family Studies at Mt. San Antonio College Report

Tulsa Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for human development and family studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 97% of the human development majors at the school.

Human Development majors at Tulsa Community College take out an average of $18,314 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Human Development & Family Studies at Tulsa Community College Report

With a ranking of #16, Northern Virginia Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for human development and family studies students working on their associate degree. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.

The average amount in student loans that human development majors at Northern Virginia Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,997.

Full Human Development & Family Studies at Northern Virginia Community College Report

#16

Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles City College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree human development and family studies programs. Los Angeles City College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

Of the 77 students majoring in human development at Los Angeles City College, 9% are male and 91% are female.

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#18

Merced College

Merced, CA

With a ranking of #18, Merced College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for human development and family studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Merced, Merced Community College District is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 76 students majoring in human development at Merced Community College District, 1% are male and 99% are female.

Full Human Development & Family Studies at Merced College Report

#18

College of the Sequoias

Visalia, CA

College of the Sequoias did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for human development and family studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the city of Visalia, College of the Sequoias is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Florida State College at Jacksonville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for human development and family studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. FSCJ is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Jacksonville.

Women make up 99% of the human development majors at the school.

On average, human development graduates from FSCJ take out $15,960 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#21

Victor Valley College

Victorville, CA

Victor Valley College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Associate Degree Schools ranking. Victor Valley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Victorville.

About 97% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 3% are male.

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#22

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA

MiraCosta College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for human development and family studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Oceanside, MiraCosta College is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 99% of the human development majors at the school.

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#22

College of the Desert

Palm Desert, CA

College of the Desert did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for human development and family studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. College of the Desert is a large public school located in the city of Palm Desert.

About 97% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 3% are male.

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Los Angeles Trade Technical College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 97% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 3% are male.

Full Human Development & Family Studies at Los Angeles Trade Technical College Report

#25

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

With a ranking of #25, Chaffey College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for human development and family studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 97% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 3% are male.

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#26

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA
#27

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA
#27

De Anza College

Cupertino, CA
#31

West Los Angeles College

Culver City, CA
#31

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto, CA
#33

Reedley College

Reedley, CA
#34

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA
#35

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA
#36

Fullerton College

Fullerton, CA
#36

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA
#38

American River College

Sacramento, CA
#40

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA
#41

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA
#43

Porterville College

Porterville, CA
#43

Hartnell College

Salinas, CA
#46

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA
#46

Canada College

Redwood City, CA
#46

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA
#49

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS
#50

Yuba College

Marysville, CA

Additional Award Winners

This section represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Associate Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 529 different United States human development and family studies schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, CA
51 Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA
53 Skyline College San Bruno, CA
54 Chabot College Hayward, CA
54 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA
56 Ventura College Ventura, CA
56 Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC
56 College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV
56 Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY
60 Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA
60 Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA
60 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA
60 Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH
60 Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA
65 Taft College Taft, CA
66 North Shore Community College Danvers, MA
67 Norco College Norco, CA
68 Central Texas College Killeen, TX
69 Los Angeles Southwest College Los Angeles, CA
69 Barstow Community College Barstow, CA
69 Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO
72 Sierra College Rocklin, CA
72 Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI
72 Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA
72 Onondaga Community College Syracuse, NY
76 Shasta College Redding, CA
76 Los Angeles Harbor College Wilmington, CA
76 Cuyamaca College El Cajon, CA
76 Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA
76 Snow College Ephraim, UT

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
81 Woodland Community College Woodland, CA
81 Erie Community College Buffalo, NY
83 Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN
83 Palomar College San Marcos, CA
83 West Valley College Saratoga, CA
86 Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA
86 York Technical College Rock Hill, SC
88 Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR
88 San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX
88 Oxnard College Oxnard, CA
88 Harcum College Bryn Mawr, PA
88 Mission College Santa Clara, CA
88 El Paso Community College El Paso, TX
94 Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA
94 Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN
94 Oakland Community College Bloomfield Hills, MI
97 Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI
97 Corning Community College Corning, NY
97 Monterey Peninsula College Monterey, CA
97 Cabrillo College Aptos, CA
97 South Texas College McAllen, TX
97 Montgomery College Rockville, MD
97 San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA
104 Clovis Community College Fresno, CA
104 Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA
104 Compton College Compton, CA

Human Development & Family Studies by Region

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Region
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Southwest
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One of 7 majors within the area of study, human development and family studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Human Development

Related Major Annual Graduates
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 4,858
Textile & Apparel Studies 3,313
General Family & Consumer Sciences 2,906
Family & Consumer Economics 1,454
Human Sciences Business Services 704

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jsonin.

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