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Business, Public Safety and Technology Division

Certificates

Accounting Clerk
Architectural and Civil Engineering Technology
Architectural and Engineering Design Technology
Architectural and Visual Technology

Quick Facts

Civil Engineering Technicians

2019 Median Pay: $53,410 per year, $25.68 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education: Associate’s degree
Work Experience in a Related Occupation: None
On-the-job Training: None
Number of Jobs, 2018: 73,800
Job Outlook, 2018-28: 5% (As fast as average)
Employment Change, 2018-28: 3,700
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/civil-engineering-technicians.htm


Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
Automotive Technology
Basic Firefighter
Basic Peace Officer
Combination Welding
Commercial Baking
Commercial Cooking
Construction Supervision Assistant
Diesel Technology
Electrician Assistant
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
Human Resource Assistant

Quick Facts

Human Resources Assistant

2018 Median Pay: $41,620 per year, $20.01 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education: Certificate
Work Experience in a Related Occupation: Less than 5 years
On-the-job Training: None
Number of Jobs: 124,600
Job Outlook: 3 percent growth
Employment Change:
https://www.bls.gov/oes/2018/may/oes434161.htm#ind


Legal Office Specialist
Management
Marketing
Mechatronics Technology Specialist
Office Specialist
Payroll Assistant
Precision Manufacturing Technology
Public Services Assistant
Recruiter Assistant
Structural Welding

Quick Facts

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

2018 Median Pay: $41,380 per year, $19.89 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience in a Related Occupation: None
On-the-job Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Number of Jobs, 2018: 424,700
Job Outlook, 2018-28: 3% (Slower than average)
Employment Change, 2018-28: 14,500
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/production/welders-cutters-solderers-and-brazers.htm

Math, Science, IT & Bachelors Division

Certificates

Computer and Information Technologies Specialist
Computer and Internet Specialist
Information and Network Systems
Computer Applications Specialist
Computer Maintenance Specialist
Cybersecurity Specialist
Multimedia Specialist

Quick Facts

Information Security Analysts

2018 Median Pay: $98,350 per year, $47.28 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s degree or less
Work Experience in a Related Occupation: Less than 5 years
On-the-job Training: None
Number of Jobs: 112,300
Job Outlook: 32% (Much faster than average)
Employment Change: 35,500

Liberal Arts Division

Certificates

Deaf Support Specialist

Social & Behavioral Sciences Division

Certificates

Administration of Early Childhood Programs
Child Development/Early Childhood-Specializations:

  • Infant and Toddler
  • Pre-School

Personal Trainer

Quick Facts

Fitness Trainers and Instructors

2018 Median Pay: $39,820 per year, $19.15 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience in a Related Occupation: None
On-the-job Training: Short-term on-the-job training
Number of Jobs, 2018: 356,900
Job Outlook, 2018-28: 13% (Much faster than average)
Employment Change, 2018-28: 45,700
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/fitness-trainers-and-instructors.htm

Nursing & Allied Health Division

Certificates

Electronic Health Records Specialist
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Emergency Medical Technician –Advanced
Medical Assistant Technology
Medical Coding Specialist
Medical Office Specialist
Patient Care Technician
Vocational Nursing

Quick Facts

EMTs and Paramedics

2018 Median Pay: $34,320 per year, $16.50 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
Work Experience in a Related Occupation: None
On-the-job Training: None
Number of Jobs, 2018: 262,100
Job Outlook, 2018-28: 7% (Faster than average)
Employment Change, 2018-28: 18,700
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and-paramedics.htm