Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA · Associate's Degree · about 106 graduates a year
Bakersfield College graduates in human development, family studies, and related services earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bakersfield College Compares for Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
All 93 colleges reporting human development, family studies, and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merritt College Oakland, CA | $51,037 | $46,440 | #3 | — |
| 2 | West Valley College Saratoga, CA | $49,933 | $45,436 | #5 | — |
| 3 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $44,340 | $50,206 | #1 | $37,685 |
| 4 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $44,317 | $42,332 | #7 | — |
| 5 | Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA | $44,193 | $38,917 | #27 | $27,078 |
| 6 | North Shore Community College Danvers, MA | $42,652 | $37,560 | #36 | $34,978 |
| 7 | Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA | $42,321 | $38,509 | #31 | — |
| 8 | Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA | $41,808 | $38,043 | #33 | — |
| 9 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $41,439 | $46,526 | #2 | $33,103 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Sharon, PA | $40,545 | $41,235 | #10 | $32,719 |
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| 73 | Southwest Mississippi Community College Summit, MS | $29,575 | $35,884 | #44 | — |
| 74 | Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO | $28,862 | $30,946 | #68 | $27,003 |
| 75 | Polk State College Winter Haven, FL | $28,739 | $30,589 | #70 | — |
| 76 | Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA | $28,483 | $25,918 | #88 | — |
| 77 | Delta College University Center, MI | $28,299 | $29,838 | #77 | $21,881 |
| 78 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $28,243 | $30,282 | #71 | — |
| 79 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $28,231 | $33,268 | #57 | — |
Other Majors at Bakersfield College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,477 | $86,312 | #93 of 962 |
| Education | $56,662 | — | #1 of 31 |
| Business/Commerce | $51,090 | — | #106 of 205 |
| Sociology | $45,822 | — | #14 of 29 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,584 | — | #303 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,694 | — | #338 of 426 |
| Psychology | $38,723 | — | #57 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bakersfield College human development, family studies, and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn $28,483 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bakersfield College rank for human development, family studies, and related services?
Among 93 colleges reporting earnings for human development, family studies, and related services graduates, Bakersfield College ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #88 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human development, family studies, and related services at Bakersfield College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for human development, family studies, and related services ($34,184).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.