Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at Heartland Community College
Ranked 47th of 113 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Heartland Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services earn a median $28,276 one year after graduating, rising to $33,162 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 4% above the national median of $31,905 for this field, ranking 47th of 113 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.
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