Careers
Careers and employment opportunities are abundant for family and consumer science majors. Family and consumer sciences graduates are employed in various fields around the world.
Career trends:
- Health, nutrition and fitness are becoming even more important for aging baby boomers
- Wellness is seen as a solution to high healthcare expenditures
- Nutrition and healthy foods are strongly linked to chronic disease prevention
- Public interest in eating healthy is on the rise
Opportunities for employment exist throughout the areas of healthcare, food service industry, education, and research:
Management:
- Healthcare
- Schools
- Works sites
- Restaurants
Government agencies:
- WIC (Women Infant and Children)
- EFNEP (Extended Food Nutrition and Education Program)
Business:
- Food and Nutrition Product Companies
- Marketing and public relations companies
Education:
- High School
- Community College
- Universities
Research:
- Government Agencies
- Food and Drug Companies
- Medical Centers
- Universities
Consulting:
- Healthcare facilities
- Physician practices
- Private practice
- Nutrition and health writing
- Public speaking
- Newspaper and magazine writing
- Personal trainers
- Entrepreneurism
- Sports nutrition
- Menu labeling
- Recipe development
- Health education
Clinical:
Medical nutrition therapy in healthcare organizations:
- Hospitals
- Long-term care
- Rehabilitation centers
Government Agencies :
- WIC (Women Infant and Children)
- EFNEP (Extended Food Nutrition and Education Program)
- Wellness centers
- Health and fitness clubs
- Home health
- Food promotion in grocery stores
