Major · CIP 19.04

Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies

28 international students graduated in Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies in the 2024–25 academic year. 32 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsSocial Sciences & Humanities
28
International graduates, 2024–25
14 bachelor's · 13 master's
12 months
OPT after graduation
32
Four-year schools that offer it
3
Related occupations

Occupations related to Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Personal Financial AdvisorsSOC 13-205217,100 openings a year · 86 LCA filings17,100+1.4%$105,07086
Farm and Home Management EducatorsSOC 25-9021 · Usually needs more education800 openings a year · 32 LCA filings800−3.2%$60,22032
Credit CounselorsSOC 13-20712,000 openings a year · 19 LCA filings2,000+3.3%$52,23019

College teaching in this field: Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology