Major · CIP 19.07

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

480 international students graduated in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services in the 2024–25 academic year. 493 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsSocial Sciences & Humanities
480
International graduates, 2024–25
68 bachelor's · 58 master's · 27 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
493
Four-year schools that offer it
3
Related occupations

Occupations related to Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Preschool Teachers, except Special EducationSOC 25-201166,700 openings a year · 99 LCA filings66,700+4.5%$38,14099
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-90315,200 openings a year · 53 LCA filings5,200−3.1%$59,30053
Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-102133,900 openings a year · 70 LCA filings33,900+4.4%$59,55070

College teaching in this field: Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology