Family and Consumer Science Careers and Related Occupations

Family and Consumer Science education prepares youth for careers in many fields.  Below is a list of careers and occupations that relate to Family and Consumer Sciences. 

Dietetics
Clinical Dietitian
Nutrition Counselor
Community Nutrition Educator
Research Dietitian
Wellness Nutritionist
Food Service Manager

Family and Consumer Science Educator
FACS Teacher
Extension Educator
Education Consultant
Training Specialist
Financial Counselor

Family Life and Child Development
Parenting Educator
Family Life Educator
Human Service Specialist
Mental Health Practitioner
Counselor in Residential Facility
Youth Programs Director
Group Home Director
Child Care Provider
Government Employee on Family and Children

Food and Nutrition
Research and Development
Consumer Affairs Advocate
Food Service Manager
Product Development Technologists
Food Engineers
Food Microbiologists Research
Fitness or Sports Nutritionists
Chef

Housing
Housing coordinators who work for non-profit or governmental programs
Housing advocates work with governmental agencies, financial institutions and/or community agencies
Neighborhood planners make decisions about how to plan for housing and the commercial needs of a neighborhood
Mortgage banker/loan analysts
Property managers
Housing researchers
Interior Design

Clothing and Clothing Design
Clothing Designer
Costume Maker for plays and movies
Pattern Marker
Clothing Production Manager
Quality Assurance Professional
Retail Sales/Merchandising
Buyer
Visual Merchandisers