Median Earnings (1yr)
$30,519
79th percentile (80th in CA)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Fresno City College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Fresno City College graduates earn $31k, placing them in the 79th percentile of all human development, family studies, associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Human Development, Family Studies, associates's programs at peer institutions in California (110 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Fresno City College$30,519$25,893
Lemoore College$23,860
Modesto Junior College$21,794
College of the Sequoias$18,158$22,655
East Los Angeles College$10,032$24,245
National Median$25,838$14,6140.57

Other Human Development, Family Studies, Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Lemoore College
Lemoore
$1,384$23,860
Modesto Junior College
Modesto
$1,270$21,794
College of the Sequoias
Visalia
$1,394$18,158
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park
$1,238$10,032

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Fresno City College, approximately 28% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.