Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Bachelor's degree · Whittier College · Whittier, CA

CIP 19.07

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,877Median earnings 4 years after
$45,651Median earnings 5 years after
$25,750Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at Whittier College earn a median of $22,120. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,568 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,149–$62,704). Median debt is $25,750, about 116% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-East Bay
Hayward
$41,195$17,516
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena
$39,077$25,125
California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside
$34,089$11,000
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park
$33,906$18,250
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$33,489$19,000
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno
$32,957$23,000
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento
$31,950$15,625
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$31,857$12,500
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos
$31,184$17,362
California State University-Chico
Chico
$30,441$16,722
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$30,205$13,500
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles
$28,453$26,000
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$28,150$11,000
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego
$27,037$15,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services graduates from Whittier College make?

The median salary is $22,120 and $45,651 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,750.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.