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Associate-10% vs national median94 grads tracked

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at Iowa Western Community College

Ranked 137th of 198 associate programs in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,659
middle 50%: $20,823 – $33,141
Median · 5 years out
$30,110
middle 50%: $24,452 – $39,827
Median · 10 years out
$40,642
middle 50%: $28,722 – $53,767

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Iowa Western Community College's associate program in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services earn a median $26,659 one year after graduating, rising to $40,642 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $33,291 for this field, ranking 137th of 198 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
13.7 yrs
≈ $17,032 total interest

Same major at other universities

Hawkeye Community College
$30,528 · 5 yrs out
Richland Community College
$30,514 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$30,253 · 5 yrs out
Southwestern Illinois College
$30,241 · 5 yrs out
Indian Hills Community College
$30,227 · 5 yrs out
Lane Community College
$30,205 · 5 yrs out
Northwest State Community College
$29,948 · 5 yrs out
York Technical College
$29,785 · 5 yrs out
Highland Community College
$29,704 · 5 yrs out
Kankakee Community College
$29,704 · 5 yrs out
Lakeland Community College
$29,681 · 5 yrs out
Corning Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$29,502 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Iowa Western Community College

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Associate)
$74,872 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Associate)
$74,872 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$69,905 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$68,964 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$67,756 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$64,754 · 5 yrs out
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$61,827 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$61,545 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$61,545 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$61,257 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$61,198 · 5 yrs out

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