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Work and Family Studies Vocational Program

In United States, 9 colleges offer certificate or associate degree for Work and Family Studies vocational program. The average annual salary after completing the program is $78,654.
Work and Family Studies vocational programs.

Career Path and Average Salary by Occupation after Completing Work and Family Studies Program

The following table lists the 7 possible occupations after earning a Work and Family Studies certificate or degree. For the occupations, you may need an advanced degree such as bachelor's or master's.
The median annual wage over the occupations related to the Work and Family Studies is $78,654 and hourly rate is $20.74. The median wage is based on the employment and wage data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
You can check more occupations related to the Work and Family Studies program at its sub-program pages (see sub-program section).
Average Salary by Occupation after Completing Work and Family Studies Program
Occupation/Job TitleHourly WageAnnul Wage
Personal Financial Advisors$66.22$137,740
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary-$89,840
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other-$89,350
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education-$69,480
Dietitians and Nutritionists$33.34$69,350
Farm and Home Management Educators$28.10$58,450
Dietetic Technicians$17.49$36,370

What is Work and Family Studies Program?

Work and Family Studies is An introductory program that focuses on family and consumer science concepts and principles at the basic and vocational levels, and the various potential career paths open to interested students. Includes instruction in career, community, and family connections; family and family/consumer resources; human development; interpersonal relationships; nutrition and wellness; parenting; and career possibilities in various related areas.

Sub Major Programs and Concentrated area of Work and Family Studies

Check out sub programs and/or concentrated Work and Family Studies programs.
Adult Development and Aging
Apparel and Textile Manufacture (Avg. Tuition: $9,683)
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Apparel and Textiles
Apparel and Textiles (other)
Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Care Provider/Assistant (Avg. Tuition: $23,627)
Child Development
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
Developmental Services Worker
Early Childhood and Family Studies
Facilities Planning and Management
Family and Community Services
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (other)
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication
Family Resource Management Studies
Family Systems
Fashion and Fabric Consultant
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (other)
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Housing and Human Environments (other)
Human Development and Family Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (other)
Human Nutrition
Parent Education Services

Schools Offering Work and Family Studies Vocational Program

The following schools offer the vocational programs and courses of Work and Family Studies. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate Work and Family Studies program.
Bridgeport, CT
Housatonic Community College
Public, 2-4 years, Offering 63 programs to 3,364 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,140
Manchester, CT
Manchester Community College
Public, 2-4 years, Offering 77 programs to 4,164 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,100
Waterbury, CT
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Public, 2-4 years, Offering 80 programs to 4,554 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,140
Middletown, CT
Middlesex Community College
Public, 2-4 years, Offering 62 programs to 1,880 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,100
Norwich, CT
Three Rivers Community College
Public, 2-4 years, Offering 55 programs to 2,937 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,220
Norwalk, CT
Norwalk Community College
Public, 2-4 years, Offering 59 programs to 4,069 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,172
New Haven, CT
Gateway Community College
Public, 2-4 years, Offering 99 programs to 5,578 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,140
Farmington, CT
Tunxis Community College
Public, 2-4 years, Offering 56 programs to 3,267 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,220
Knoxville, TN
Huntington University of Health Sciences
Private, 4 years, Offering 5 programs to 71 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $8,242