Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA · Associate's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
North Shore Community College graduates in human development, family studies, and related services earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Shore 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 |
Other Majors at North Shore Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | $87,731 | $90,948 | #6 of 25 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,344 | $62,934 | #34 of 560 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,861 | $72,803 | #299 of 962 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $56,623 | $44,926 | #48 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,407 | $32,379 | #58 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,596 | $33,353 | #51 of 947 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $47,778 | $33,638 | #53 of 286 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $47,080 | — | #27 of 124 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Shore Community College human development, family studies, and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,978 one year after graduating and $42,652 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Shore 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, North Shore Community College ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human development, family studies, and related services at North Shore Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for human development, family studies, and related services ($34,184), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,000.
← All data for North Shore Community College · Methodology
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.