Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Associate's degree · East Central Community College · Decatur, MS

CIP 19.07

$21,950Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$24,115Median earnings 4 years after

$22,630Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at East Central Community College earn a median of $21,950 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $34,184 four years after graduating (middle half: $22,583–$45,132).

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston	$20,069	$10,940

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $21,950 one year after graduation and $22,630 after five years.

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