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Associate-13% vs national median78 grads tracked

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at Northshore Technical Community College

Ranked 151st of 198 associate programs in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,851
middle 50%: $23,492 – $32,516
Median · 5 years out
$28,969
middle 50%: $22,327 – $34,596
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 Northshore Technical Community College's associate program in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services earn a median $27,851 one year after graduating, rising to $28,969 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $33,291 for this field, ranking 151st 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
17.6 yrs
≈ $20,467 total interest

Same major at other universities

Morton College
$29,388 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Shore Community College
$29,296 · 5 yrs out
Erie Community College
$29,249 · 5 yrs out
Parkland College
$29,179 · 5 yrs out
Trident Technical College
$29,046 · 5 yrs out
Blue Mountain Community College
$28,969 · 5 yrs out
Paul D. Camp Community College
$28,969 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana Delta Community College
$28,969 · 5 yrs out
Tidewater Community College
$28,925 · 5 yrs out
Sauk Valley Community College
$28,787 · 5 yrs out
Moberly Area Community College
$28,680 · 5 yrs out
Greenville Technical College
$28,584 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Northshore Technical Community College

Construction Trades, General (Certificate)
$71,899 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Certificate)
$66,474 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Certificate)
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Certificate)
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$53,343 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$53,107 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Certificate)
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$50,676 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Certificate)
$50,676 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$49,269 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Certificate)
$46,359 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Certificate)
$46,359 · 5 yrs out

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