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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services associate's degree programs in Michigan

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$36,584Median year-4 earnings

$14,478Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Michigan

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

1Kellogg Community CollegeBattle Creek · Debt not reported$40,016 2Oakland Community CollegeAuburn Hills · $17,310 federal debt$39,467 3Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids · Debt not reported$36,662 4Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids · $12,863 federal debt$36,584 5Baker CollegeOwosso · $23,424 federal debt$33,709 6Macomb Community CollegeWarren · Debt not reported$33,389 7Delta CollegeUniversity Center · $14,478 federal debt$28,299

CAREER CONTEXT IN MI

What related occupations pay in Michigan

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

25-1192Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $83,500
Middle 50% wage range: $74,450–$110,580
State employment: 50
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 200

10th–90th percentile: $65,200–$183,570

25-9021Farm and Home Management Educators

State median wage: $65,030
Middle 50% wage range: $47,950–$83,310
State employment: 330
Projected growth: -3.2%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $47,950–$104,340

19-3039Psychologists, All Other

State median wage: $88,510
Middle 50% wage range: $60,370–$125,380
State employment: 410
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 3,500

10th–90th percentile: $40,250–$149,010

21-1099Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

State median wage: $50,020
Middle 50% wage range: $44,290–$59,350
State employment: 2,360
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 11,600

10th–90th percentile: $36,940–$76,310

39-9011Childcare Workers

State median wage: $30,970
Middle 50% wage range: $28,850–$36,010
State employment: 14,010
Projected growth: -2.0%
Annual openings: 150,300

10th–90th percentile: $27,210–$39,340

25-2011Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

State median wage: $37,110
Middle 50% wage range: $34,650–$45,310
State employment: 10,950
Projected growth: +4.5%
Annual openings: 66,700

10th–90th percentile: $30,310–$50,720

19-3099Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

State median wage: $84,260
Middle 50% wage range: $68,020–$106,330
State employment: 660
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 2,700

10th–90th percentile: $61,210–$131,800

21-1093Social and Human Service Assistants

State median wage: $39,160
Middle 50% wage range: $36,420–$47,350
State employment: 12,450
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 48,900

10th–90th percentile: $30,780–$57,100

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; 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	Kellogg Community College	Battle Creek	$40,016	Not available
2	Oakland Community College	Auburn Hills	$39,467	$17,310
3	Ferris State University	Big Rapids	$36,662	Not available
4	Grand Rapids Community College	Grand Rapids	$36,584	$12,863
5	Baker College	Owosso	$33,709	$23,424
6	Macomb Community College	Warren	$33,389	Not available
7	Delta College	University Center	$28,299	$14,478

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 Michigan

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

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $36,584 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $14,478 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Kellogg Community College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.