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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 17 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

17Programs reporting earnings

$50,850Median year-4 earnings

$18,000Median federal debt

16Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla · $19,342 federal debt$61,262 2California State University, East BayHayward · $18,000 federal debt$57,898 3Pacific Oaks CollegePasadena · $27,715 federal debt$56,791 4California State University, San MarcosSan Marcos · $17,193 federal debt$53,568 5Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park · $18,250 federal debt$52,672 6Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno · $24,549 federal debt$51,756 7California State University, FullertonFullerton · $12,500 federal debt$51,261 8California State University, Monterey BaySeaside · $12,408 federal debt$51,118 9California State University, BakersfieldBakersfield · Debt not reported$50,850 10California State University, SacramentoSacramento · $16,500 federal debt$49,847

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-9021Farm and Home Management Educators

State median wage: $98,770
Middle 50% wage range: $97,030–$108,770
State employment: 40
Projected growth: -3.2%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $56,400–$108,770

25-1192Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $97,620
Middle 50% wage range: $58,220–$129,440
State employment: 380
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 200

10th–90th percentile: $48,180–$160,870

19-3039Psychologists, All Other

State median wage: $157,540
Middle 50% wage range: $95,160–$177,260
State employment: 1,600
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 3,500

10th–90th percentile: $45,150–$198,950

21-1099Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

State median wage: $58,770
Middle 50% wage range: $47,550–$74,590
State employment: 16,250
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 11,600

10th–90th percentile: $38,840–$96,030

39-9011Childcare Workers

State median wage: $40,020
Middle 50% wage range: $37,600–$46,320
State employment: 52,780
Projected growth: -2.0%
Annual openings: 150,300

10th–90th percentile: $35,340–$52,670

25-2011Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

State median wage: $47,400
Middle 50% wage range: $43,910–$59,150
State employment: 55,700
Projected growth: +4.5%
Annual openings: 66,700

10th–90th percentile: $37,870–$65,350

19-3099Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

State median wage: $97,900
Middle 50% wage range: $79,410–$120,840
State employment: 2,970
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 2,700

10th–90th percentile: $66,370–$147,410

21-1093Social and Human Service Assistants

State median wage: $51,090
Middle 50% wage range: $46,110–$61,450
State employment: 58,730
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 48,900

10th–90th percentile: $39,040–$74,250

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of California, San Diego	La Jolla	$61,262	$19,342
2	California State University, East Bay	Hayward	$57,898	$18,000
3	Pacific Oaks College	Pasadena	$56,791	$27,715
4	California State University, San Marcos	San Marcos	$53,568	$17,193
5	Sonoma State University	Rohnert Park	$52,672	$18,250
6	Fresno Pacific University	Fresno	$51,756	$24,549
7	California State University, Fullerton	Fullerton	$51,261	$12,500
8	California State University, Monterey Bay	Seaside	$51,118	$12,408
9	California State University, Bakersfield	Bakersfield	$50,850	Not available
10	California State University, Sacramento	Sacramento	$49,847	$16,500
11	California State University, Long Beach	Long Beach	$46,966	$15,000
12	Point Loma Nazarene University	San Diego	$46,119	$16,300
13	University of La Verne	La Verne	$45,712	$26,000
14	California State University, Northridge	Northridge	$45,088	$11,250
15	Whittier College	Whittier	$44,877	$25,750
16	California State University, Chico	Chico	$41,993	$18,361
17	Mount Saint Mary's University	Los Angeles	$39,318	$26,500

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services in California

What do Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 17 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $50,850 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $18,000 among the 16 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of California, San Diego has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.