Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA · Associate's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Des Moines Area Community College graduates in human development, family studies, and related services earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Des Moines Area Community 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 |
| … | |||||
| 39 | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NE | $36,255 | $37,471 | #37 | — |
| 40 | Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN | $36,167 | $34,547 | #53 | $32,055 |
| 41 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $36,095 | $38,519 | #30 | — |
| 42 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $35,773 | $37,629 | #35 | $22,623 |
| 43 | Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC | $35,648 | $39,528 | #25 | $25,285 |
| 44 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $35,605 | $32,398 | #61 | $30,519 |
| 45 | Reedley College Reedley, CA | $35,493 | $32,296 | #62 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Des Moines Area Community College human development, family studies, and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,623 one year after graduating and $35,773 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Des Moines Area Community College rank for human development, family studies, and related services?
Among 93 colleges reporting earnings for human development, family studies, and related services graduates, Des Moines Area Community College ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human development, family studies, and related services at Des Moines Area Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more 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.