by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 3 U.S. colleges awarded 157 degrees and certificates in Parent Education Services. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 96% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $33,342 one year after completing, rising to $46,113 after four years.
A major in Parent Education Services explores A Program That Prepares Individuals To Plan, Coordinate, And Teach Parent Education Programs And Services That Address The Cultural, Emotional, Intellectual, Physical And Social Needs Of Children And Parents. Includes Instruction In Child Development, Cultural Diversity In Schools, Child Behavior, Family Development, Family-Community Partnerships, Family Dynamics, Interpersonal Relationships, Parent-Child Relationships, And Social Services. Examples: [Parent Education].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, parent education services is a widely-pursued major, with 157 degrees awarded annually. 3 colleges award parent education services degrees, an average of 52 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 145.
By level, the 157 awards include 7 bachelor’s degrees and 150 master’s degrees.
Women earned 96% of parent education services degrees and certificates in the latest year (150 of 157). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (96) and Hispanic or Latino (26).
The most common parent education services credential is the master’s degree: 150 of the 157 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to parent education services call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Education and Training, English Language and Food Production, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long a parent education services degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 7 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 150 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to parent education services, at 70.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 70.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 14.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.7% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.7% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 3.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Parent Education Services, with an average median salary of $65,654; the strongest outlook belongs to Farm and Home Management Educators, at 14.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Community Educator, Home Services Consultant, Future Farmers of America Advisor (FFA Advisor) and CTE Teacher (Career and Technical Education Teacher).
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to parent education services, at 1,304,119.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Farm and Home Management Educators | 1,304,119 | 14.0% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | 38,623 | 13.1% |
Parent Education Services graduates earn a median $33,342 one year after completing their program, $46,113 after four years and $44,419 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,342 |
| 4 years | $46,113 |
| 5 years | $44,419 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to parent education services is Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other, with a median salary of $75,358.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $75,358 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
Parent Education Services has 10 similar majors in the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences field, which together award 45,741 degrees a year; the largest are Child Care Provider/Assistant (23,628), Human Development and Family Studies, General (9,399) and Child Development (4,807). Browse all Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 23,628 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 9,399 |
| Child Development | 4,807 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 4,048 |
| Family and Community Services | 1,725 |
| Family Systems | 911 |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 497 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 428 |
| Adult Development and Aging | 220 |
| Developmental Services Worker | 78 |
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