Human Development, Family Studies, at West Valley College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Human Development, Family Studies, certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (112 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 West Valley CollegeSaratoga | $1,490 | $21,248* | — | $9,034* | — |
 Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana | $1,180 | $23,863* | — | $6,630* | 0.28 |
 Cabrillo CollegeAptos | $1,270 | $23,686* | $22,130 | —* | — |
 Coalinga CollegeCoalinga | $1,384 | $18,810* | $27,959 | $9,500* | 0.51 |
 Modesto Junior CollegeModesto | $1,270 | $15,819* | $18,330 | $9,136* | 0.58 |
| National Median | — | $21,341* | — | $11,160* | 0.52 |
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 West Valley College, approximately 11% 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 4 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.