The Family Business Services 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 |
Farm and Home Management Educators SOC: 25-9021 Occupation: Farm and Home Management Educators | $58,120 | 10,260 | N/A | N/A |
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists SOC: 13-1161 Occupation: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $76,950 | 861,140 | N/A | N/A |
Public Relations Specialists SOC: 27-3031 Occupation: Public Relations Specialists | $69,780 | 280,590 | N/A | N/A |
Technical Writers SOC: 27-3042 Occupation: Technical Writers | $91,670 | 55,530 | N/A | N/A |
Writers and Authors SOC: 27-3043 Occupation: Writers and Authors | $72,270 | 47,800 | 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 | $58,120 | 10,260 |
| 2023 | $59,770 | 8,110 |
| 2022 | $53,450 | 8,220 |
| 2021 | $49,990 | 10,620 |
| 2020 | $51,550 | 8,090 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,950 | 861,140 |
| 2023 | $74,680 | 846,370 |
| 2022 | $68,230 | 798,620 |
| 2021 | $63,920 | 727,540 |
| 2020 | $65,810 | 690,160 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,780 | 280,590 |
| 2023 | $66,750 | 275,550 |
| 2022 | $67,440 | 264,750 |
| 2021 | $62,800 | 242,710 |
| 2020 | $62,810 | 244,550 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,670 | 55,530 |
| 2023 | $80,050 | 47,970 |
| 2022 | $79,960 | 48,620 |
| 2021 | $78,060 | 47,620 |
| 2020 | $74,650 | 48,880 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,270 | 47,800 |
| 2023 | $73,690 | 49,450 |
| 2022 | $73,150 | 54,010 |
| 2021 | $69,510 | 49,410 |
| 2020 | $67,120 | 44,240 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,030 | 384,980 |
| 2023 | $157,620 | 368,940 |
| 2022 | $140,040 | 328,570 |
| 2021 | $135,030 | 278,690 |
| 2020 | $142,170 | 270,200 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,320 | 1,113,160 |
| 2023 | $46,730 | 1,087,890 |
| 2022 | $45,250 | 1,097,160 |
| 2021 | $39,230 | 1,143,260 |
| 2020 | $41,580 | 1,063,110 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,060 | 603,710 |
| 2023 | $135,160 | 575,880 |
| 2022 | $130,600 | 536,390 |
| 2021 | $127,490 | 453,800 |
| 2020 | $132,290 | 390,170 |