by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in developmental services worker, consider exploring other closely related fields of study. The sections below cover majors with similar career paths, related concentrations and specializations, and the most popular similar majors, ranked by annual graduates.
These majors prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of developmental services worker, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. They are ranked by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | 1 | 5,391 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | 2,651 |
| Contemplative Studies/Inquiry | 1 | 10 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 1 | 678 |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 1 | 1,323 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 22,533 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 8,444 |
| Child Development | 4,599 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 3,901 |
| Family and Community Services | 1,267 |
| Family Systems | 765 |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 439 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 429 |
| Adult Development and Aging | 238 |
| Parent Education Services | 126 |
As a more focused area within Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, developmental services worker connects to the wider programs in that field.
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