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33 Best Bachelor's Human Development & Family Studies Programs in California

Compare 33 programs at 29 universities in California — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

CS California State University-Long Beach logo

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

California State University-Long Beach · Long Beach

Bachelor's Degree Human Development & Family Studies Full Time
Graduates a year
403
Median earnings
$31,529
Median debt
$12,906
CS California State University-Northridge logo

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

California State University-Northridge · Northridge

Bachelor's Degree Human Development & Family Studies Full Time
Graduates a year
182
Median earnings
$29,685
Median debt
$17,000
CS California State University-Sacramento logo

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

California State University-Sacramento · Sacramento

Bachelor's Degree Human Development & Family Studies Full Time
Graduates a year
42
Median earnings
$35,318
Median debt
$14,108
CS California State University-Fresno logo

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

California State University-Fresno · Fresno

Bachelor's Degree Human Development & Family Studies Full Time
Graduates a year
9
Median earnings
$25,658
Study mode
Full Time
SF San Francisco State University logo

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

San Francisco State University · San Francisco

Bachelor's Degree Human Development & Family Studies Full Time
Graduates a year
5
Median earnings
$36,488
Median debt
$17,212

What this subject pays

Graduates of Human Development & Family Studies programmes report a median $30,207 two years after finishing, across 278 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,250.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study bachelor's Human Development & Family Studies programs in California?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying bachelor's Human Development & Family Studies programs in California?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in California?

Filtering by California keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About bachelor's Human Development & Family Studies programs in California

This page lists bachelor's Human Development & Family Studies programs in California held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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