Human Development, Family Studies, at MiraCosta College
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Human Development, Family Studies, associates's programs at peer institutions in California (110 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,152 | $21,794* | — | $12,889* | — | |
| $1,334 | $30,519* | $25,893 | —* | — | |
| $1,384 | $23,860* | — | —* | — | |
| $1,270 | $21,794* | — | —* | — | |
| $1,394 | $18,158* | $22,655 | —* | — | |
| $1,238 | $10,032* | $24,245 | —* | — | |
| National Median | — | $25,838* | — | $14,614* | 0.57 |
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 MiraCosta College, approximately 27% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.