by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 67 U.S. colleges awarded 1,725 degrees and certificates in Family & Community Services. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 43% of graduates. College Factual ranks 28 schools in its 2027 Best Family & Community Services Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $33,342 one year after completing, rising to $46,113 after four years.
A major in Family & Community Services covers Family And Community Services. A Program That Focuses On The Development And Implementation Of Public, Private, And Voluntary Support Services For Individuals, Families, And Localities And That Prepares Individuals To Function In A Variety Of Occupations Promoting Family Life, And Family/community Development. Includes Instruction In Family Systems, Human Development, Social Services, Community Social And Economic Development, Social Policy, Voluntary Sector Activities, And Outreach And Community Education.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, family & community services is a widely-pursued major, with 1,725 degrees awarded annually. 67 colleges award family & community services degrees, an average of 26 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 682.
By level, the 1,725 awards include 38 certificates, 176 associate degrees, 741 bachelor’s degrees, 750 master’s degrees and 20 doctorates.
Women earned 89% of family & community services degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,532 of 1,725). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (908) and Hispanic or Latino (207), and international students earned 12.
College Factual ranks 28 schools in its 2027 Best Family & Community Services Schools ranking, including 17 for bachelor’s degrees and 6 for master’s degrees. It also ranks family & community services schools within 13 states. In all, 67 colleges offer family & community services programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Family & Community Services Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common family & community services credential is the master’s degree: 750 of the 1,725 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to family & community 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, Speech Clarity and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a family & community services degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 38 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 176 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 741 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 750 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 20 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to family & community services, at 70.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 70.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 14.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.7% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 3.7% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Family & Community Services, with an average median salary of $55,950; the strongest outlook belongs to Farm and Home Management Educators, at 14.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Extension Worker, County Demonstrator, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator (FACS Educator) and Family Development Extension Specialist.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to family & community services, at 1,304,119.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Farm and Home Management Educators | 1,304,119 | 14.0% |
Family & Community 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 same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to family & community services, with a median salary of $55,950.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
Family & Community Services has 10 similar majors in the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences field, which together award 44,173 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 Systems | 911 |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 497 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 428 |
| Adult Development and Aging | 220 |
| Parent Education Services | 157 |
| Developmental Services Worker | 78 |
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