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Associate-11% vs national median34 grads tracked

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at Highland Community College

Ranked 140th of 198 associate programs in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$20,253
middle 50%: $16,458 – $24,637
Median · 5 years out
$29,704
middle 50%: $24,790 – $36,560
Median · 10 years out
$44,849
middle 50%: $27,525 – $73,442

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 Highland Community College's associate program in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services earn a median $20,253 one year after graduating, rising to $44,849 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 11% below the national median of $33,291 for this field, ranking 140th 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.

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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
≈ $18,317 total interest

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