Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Work and Family Studies
Focuses on family and consumer science concepts and principles at the basic and vocational levels, and the various potential career paths open to interested students. Covers career, community, and family connections; family and family/consumer resources; human development; interpersonal relationships; nutrition and wellness; parenting; and career possibilities in various related areas.
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Careers this field can lead to
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Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
- Median pay
- $72,990
- Hiring change through 2035
- 1.6%
- Job openings a year
- 1,300
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyFamily and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $75,870
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.4%
- Job openings a year
- 200
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
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How and where the work happens
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