Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at Richland Community College
Ranked 35th of 70 certificate (1-2 years) 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 (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Richland Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services earn a median $27,146 one year after graduating, rising to $32,130 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $32,534 for this field, ranking 35th of 70 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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