Human Development and Family Studies
Family & Consumer Sciences · federal classification: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,122 | $25,157 to $34,791 | 69 | 17% |
| Associate's Degree | $34,958 | $29,575 to $39,025 | 101 | 39% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,758 | $44,345 to $51,756 | 181 | 93% |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $57,021 | $49,557 to $68,678 | 5 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $56,989 | $51,914 to $61,276 | 33 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +4% (2024 to 2034), about 297,800 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childcare Workers | $32,050 | -2.9% | 160,200 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $37,120 | +4.1% | 65,500 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $45,120 | +6.4% | 50,600 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $54,940 | +4.6% | 13,100 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $117,580 | +4.3% | 3,900 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $100,340 | -1.7% | 3,200 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.