Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at Western Texas College
Ranked 91st 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 Western Texas College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services earn a median $27,569 one year after graduating, rising to $29,336 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 11% below the national median of $31,905 for this field, ranking 91st 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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