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Family and Consumer Sciences

Linda Johnson
Interim Head
478-825-6234
johnsonl@fvsu.edu

Opportunities are virtually unlimited for the person who selects family and consumer sciences education as a career choice. It is the oldest area of specialization in the field of home economics, but its historical preference as a career option continues to prevail.

The comprehensive-generalist background for the home economics educator, including emphasis in human development and management resources, provides versatility which opens career options.

A home economist with a Bachelor of Science (B.S) Degree can anticipate a beginning salary range of $19,000-$23,000 per year, depending on the type of employment.

Job opportunities available to those with a degree in home economics education include:

Education & Service

  • Pre-School, Elementary, Junior High, Senior High Teacher
    • Advisor
  • Vocational-Technical, College or University Teacher
  • Consumer Educator