Texas Tech University

Career Paths

HS Career Paths

What career can I pursue with a degree from the College of Human Sciences?

Apparel Design and Manufacturing

Fashion Designer, Technical Designer, Product Developer, Trend Forecaster, Fashion Stylist, Textile Designer, Creative Director, 3D Illustrator, Fashion Illustrator, Apparel Patternmaker, Apparel Production Manager

Applied Personal Finance

Financial Counselor, Financial Literacy Educator, Finance Researcher, Financial Practitioner

Counseling and Addiction Recovery Sciences

Non-Profit Administrator, Mental Health Case Worker, Retirement Center Social Director or Assistant, Social Services Administrator, Substance Abuse Counselor
Pre-Professional Health Careers
Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physician's Assistant, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Teacher, Elementary School Teacher, Teaching Assistant

Family and Consumer Sciences Education (Certification)

Extension Agent, Educational Support Services-Curriculum Development, Secondary Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher

Fashion Merchandising

Buyer/Planner, Retail Owner, Store Manager, Event Planner, Merchandiser, Digital Content Creator, Account Executive, Showroom Manager, Product Developer, Stylist

Human Development and Family Sciences

Human Resources, College Advising/Recruiter, Enrollment Coordinator, Early Childhood Intervention,  Child Life Specialist, Child Care Director, Counselor, Non-profit work, Social Justice Organizations, Patient Experience Coordinator, Child Protective Services, Teaching, Career Counseling, Community Life Coordinator
Pre-Professional Health Careers
Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Interior Design

Residential designer, contract designer, healthcare designer, hospitality design, design director, project manager, set and exhibit designer, design illustrator, designer educator, design curator

Nutritional Sciences
Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics

Clinical Dietitian, Food Service Director or Manager, Nutritionist, Post-baccalaureate Dietetics Intern, Registered Dietitian, Sales Representative
Pre-Professional Health Careers
Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physician's Assistant, Physical Therapy, Medicine, Dental, Optometry, Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Personal Financial Planning

Associate Planner, Education and Marketing Coordinator, Financial Consultant, Philanthropy Administrator, Training Specialist

Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management

Corporate Recruiter, Event Planner, Food Production Manager, Hotel Guest Service Agent, Hotel Manager, Hotel Marketing and Sales Director, Restaurant Manager, Sales Representative, Safety Manager/Quality Control

Retail Management

Business Manager, Community Sales Manager, Corporate Travel Consultant, Merchandising Manager, Retail Buyer, Software Developer, Store Manager