The Consumer Sciences major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Sciences, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Sciences, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1192 Occupation: Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,280 | 2,630 | N/A | N/A |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education SOC: 25-2031 Occupation: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,580 | 1,072,540 | N/A | N/A |
Farm and Home Management Educators SOC: 25-9021 Occupation: Farm and Home Management Educators | $58,120 | 10,260 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,280 | 2,630 |
| 2023 | $78,410 | 2,660 |
| 2022 | $76,440 | 2,420 |
| 2021 | $79,630 | 2,730 |
| 2020 | $72,220 | 2,270 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,580 | 1,072,540 |
| 2023 | $65,220 | 1,045,170 |
| 2022 | $62,360 | 1,042,090 |
| 2021 | $61,820 | 1,020,240 |
| 2020 | $62,870 | 991,000 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,120 | 10,260 |
| 2023 | $59,770 | 8,110 |
| 2022 | $53,450 | 8,220 |
| 2021 | $49,990 | 10,620 |
| 2020 | $51,550 | 8,090 |