by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 6 U.S. colleges awarded 240 degrees and certificates in Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 95% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $41,182 one year after completing, rising to $56,265 after four years.
A major in Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services covers Family And Consumer Economics And Related Services, Other. Any Instructional Program In Family And Consumer Economics And Related Services Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other family & consumer economics & related services draws strong interest, with 240 degrees awarded annually. 6 colleges award other family & consumer economics & related services degrees, an average of 40 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 148.
By level, the 240 awards include 229 bachelor’s degrees, 4 master’s degrees and 7 doctorates.
Women earned 83% of other family & consumer economics & related services degrees and certificates in the latest year (200 of 240). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (151) and Black or African American (43), and international students earned 5.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services Schools ranking, including 4 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other family & consumer economics & related services schools within 2 states. In all, 6 colleges offer other family & consumer economics & related services programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other family & consumer economics & related services credential is the bachelor’s degree: 229 of the 240 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other family & consumer economics & related services call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Speech Clarity.
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How long an other family & consumer economics & related services degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 229 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 4 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 7 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other family & consumer economics & related services, at 52.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 52.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 27.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 9.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 5.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.8% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.8% |
| Some college courses | 0.5% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.4% |
| First professional degree | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services, with an average median salary of $77,777; the strongest outlook belongs to Farm and Home Management Educators, at 14.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Adjunct Instructor, Associate Professor, Home and Family Living Professor and Textiles and Clothing Teacher.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other family & consumer economics & related services, at 1,304,119.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Farm and Home Management Educators | 1,304,119 | 14.0% |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,267,153 | 0.4% |
Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services graduates earn a median $41,182 one year after completing their program, $56,265 after four years and $52,641 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,182 |
| 4 years | $56,265 |
| 5 years | $52,641 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other family & consumer economics & related services is Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, with a median salary of $99,604.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services has 3 similar majors in the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences field, which together award 878 degrees a year; the largest are Family Resource Management Studies, General (737), Consumer Economics (97) and Consumer Services and Advocacy (44). Browse all Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family Resource Management Studies, General | 737 |
| Consumer Economics | 97 |
| Consumer Services and Advocacy | 44 |
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