Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences


For Future Students

Careers for graduates with bachelor's degrees

Apparel Design/Manufacturing Merchandising/Marketing/Sales

Apparel Engineer

Buyer/Purchasing Agent

Costing Manager

Costume Designer

Creative Designer

Fashion Editor/Illustrator

Fiber Analyst

Fiber/Fabrics Market Researcher

Home Furnishings Consultant

International Consultant

Laboratory Technician

Mall Marketer

Manufacturer’s Sales

Representative

Marketing or Product Specialist

Materials Buyer

Merchandise Analyst

Product Developer

Production Assistant/Manager

Public Relations Director

Quality Assurance Specialist

Showroom Manager

Special Events Coordinator

Store Manager

Technical Designer

Textile Colorist/Stylist

Textile Designer

Textile Chemist/Researcher

Textile Curator/Librarian

Visual Merchandiser

Wardrobe/Color Consultant

 

Child, Adult and Family Services

Activities Director/Specialist

Bereavement Counselor

Camp Counselor

Case Worker

Child Advocate

Child Care Center Director

Child Care Resource Center

Consultant

Child Life Specialist

Community Relations Representative

Community Supported Living Specialist

Director, Community Center

Emergency Foods Project Director

Family Planning Consultant

Family Service Worker

Foster Care/Adoption Specialist

Geriatric Specialist

Halfway House Resident Manager

Income Maintenance Worker

International Development Assistant

Juvenile Court Officer

Parent Education Consultant

Peace Corps/AmeriCorp VISTA Volunteer

Prevention Educator

Probation Officer

Resident Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselor

Youth Counselor

Youth Services Director

 

Culinary Science

Corporate Restaurant Menu Development

Culinary Research Technologist

Food Marketing and Sales Manager

Food Research and Development Manager

Quality Research Manager

Research and Development Chef

Dietetics/Diet and Exercise

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Coordinator/Dietitian

Community Health

Educator/Dietitian

Corporate Wellness Dietitian

Health or Wellness Instructor

Preventative Medicine Coordinator

School Nutrition Wellness Educator

Sport Enhancement Specialist

 

Early Childhood Education

Child Care Center Director

Home Interventionist

Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher

Teacher, Early Childhood Special Education

 

Elementary Education

Child Care Center Director

Teacher, K-6 General Classroom

Teacher, Middle School, in area of Specialization

 

Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies

Adult Education Instructor

After School Program Director

Consumer Education Specialist

Consumer Information Director

Continuing Education Instructor

Curriculum Specialist

Director of Parent Education

Director of Professional Services

Education Coordinator, Community Programs

Event Planning Professional

Extension Specialist

Extension Youth Leader

Family and Consumer Science

Teacher (5-12)

Family and Youth Ministry

Family Life Educator

Laboratory Home Economist

Peace Corps Volunteer

Public Policy Specialist

Vocational Family Consumer Science Teacher

 

Family Finance, Housing and Policy

Accessibility Specialist

Claims Officer

Collection Officer

College Financial Aid Counselor

Credit Counselor

Energy Auditor

Financial Adviser

Financial Counselor

Fundraiser

Housing Counselor/Advocate

Housing Planner

Housing Specialist

Human Resource Specialist

Insurance Agent

Investment Counselor

Loan Officer

Loan Processor

Marketing/Sales Representative

Mortgage/Social Security Representative

Property Manager

Real Estate Agent

Food Science

Food Chemist

Food Engineer

Food Marketer

Food Marketing and Sales Specialist

Food Microbiologist

Food Processing Chemist

Food Product or Recipe Developer

Food Research and Development Manager

Food Scientist

Food Service Director

Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Research Manager

Sensory Analyst

 

Kinesiology and Health

Athletic Coach

Athletic Trainer

Clinical Rehab Specialist

Community Sports Specialist

Exercise Specialist

Group Fitness, Health or Wellness Instructor

Health Promotion Specialist

Health Screening Specialist

Health Teacher (5-12)

Personal Trainer

Physical Education Teacher (K-12)

Public Health Consultant

 

Pre-Health Career Tracks

Chiropractic

Dentistry

Human Medicine

Occupational Therapy

Optometry

Pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Physician’s Assistant

 

Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management

Banquet Manager

Caterer

Club Manager

Conference Service Manager

Corporate Dining Facility Manager

Event/Wedding Planner

Food and Beverage Manager

Foodservice Management Consultant

Foodservice Supervisor

Front Office Manager

Health Care Foodservice Manager

Hotel Guest Services Manager

Hotel Manager

Hotel Sales and Marketing Director

Housekeeping Manager

Restaurant Manager

School Foodservice Director

Special Events Coordinator

University Dining Director

University Relations Coordinator

 

Nutritional Science

Nutrition Educator

Nutrition Professor

Nutrition Researcher

 

Secondary Education

High School Teacher

Middle School Teacher