Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at Metropolitan Community College
Ranked 26th 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 Metropolitan Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services earn a median $28,052 one year after graduating, rising to $34,351 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% above the national median of $32,534 for this field, ranking 26th 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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