Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Family and consumer scientists, also called home economists, improve and help others to improve products, services, and practices that affect the comfort and well-being of the home and family. Family and consumer science covers a range of subjects from nutrition, food preparation, and meal planning to household economics and the psychology of family relations. All the aspects of household and home management are part of this broad field.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Organized
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Instructor
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