Alumni & Career Opportunities

Home economics goes beyond learning the concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to family and the management of human and material resources. It involves applying this knowledge to aid individuals, families, and societies in enhancing their daily lives. Given the multidimensional nature of everyday existence, home economists must address various aspects of living, leading to the presence of subdisciplines and diverse career opportunities within the field.

Home economists find employment in various career fields, including:

• Home and household, where they serve as full-time homemakers.

• Education, assuming roles as teachers, school administrators, and researchers.

• Foodservice, engaging in managerial, research, and product development roles.

• Entrepreneurship, as entrepreneurs or enterprise owners.

• Government sector, holding positions as project leaders, officers, or policymakers.

• Corporate sector, undertaking roles as managers, researchers, section heads, project leaders, or officers.