Parent Education Services
A program that prepares individuals to plan, coordinate, and teach parent education programs and services that address the cultural, emotional, intellectual, physical and social needs of children and parents. Includes instruction in child development, cultural diversity in schools, child behavior, family development, family-community partnerships, family dynamics, interpersonal relationships, parent-child relationships, and social services.
- Schools offering
- 1
- Annual completions
- 4
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $43k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to plan, coordinate, and teach parent education programs and services that address the cultural, emotional, intellectual, physical and social needs of children and parents. Includes instruction in child development, cultural diversity in schools, child behavior, family development, family-community partnerships, family dynamics, interpersonal relationships, parent-child relationships, and social services.
Examples of specialized tracks: Parent Education.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community and social service specialists, all other | $55k | +4.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Farm and home management educators | $58k | -2.5% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$43k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$35k
Bachelor's
$48k
Top colleges for Parent Education Services
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Christian University | Glendale, AZ | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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