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ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE TECHNICIANAssociate in Science- n/a
ANDROID DEVELOPERCertificate of Specialization- n/a
AUTO BODY TECHNICIANAssociate in Science- n/a
AUTOBODY TECHNICIANCertificate of Achievement- n/a
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANCertificate of Achievement- n/a
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANAssociate in Science- n/a
AVIATION MECHANIC - AIRFRAMECertificate of Achievement- n/a
AVIATION MECHANIC - AIRFRAME & POWERPLANTCertificate of Achievement- n/a
AVIATION MECHANIC - GENERALCertificate of Achievement- n/a
AVIATION MECHANIC - POWERPLANTCertificate of Achievement- n/a
CLOUD COMPUTINGCertificate of Achievement- n/a
COMPUTER AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGYAssociate in Science- n/a
COMPUTER NETWORKING SUPPORTCertificate of Specialization- n/a
COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALISTCertificate of Specialization- n/a
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGYCertificate of Achievement- n/a
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGYAssociate in Science- n/a
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGYAssociate in Science- n/a
ELECTRONICS AND STATE ELECTRICIANCertificate of Achievement- n/a
ENGINE PERFORMANCE SPECIALISTCertificate of Achievement- n/a
EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANCertificate of Achievement- n/a
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMSCertificate of Achievement- n/a
INTERNET APPLICATIONS DEVELOPERCertificate of Specialization- n/a
IOS DEVELOPERCertificate of Specialization- n/a
MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR TECHNICIANCertificate of Achievement- n/a
MECHANIZED AGRICULTURECertificate of Achievement- n/a
NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTCertificate of Specialization- n/a
POWER AND INSTRUMENTATIONCertificate of Achievement- n/a
SPORTS MEDICINECertificate of Achievement- n/a
WELDING TECHNOLOGYCertificate of Achievement- n/a
WELDING TECHNOLOGYAssociate in Science- n/a
WELDING TECHNOLOGY PIPECertificate of Specialization- n/a
WELDING TECHNOLOGY STRUCTURALCertificate of Specialization- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Biostatisticians

    Master's degree, Doctoral degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 60,390
    • High salary: 170,700
    • Average salary: 103300
    Rising Job Growth $ 103,300 Average Salary $60,390 $170,700

  • Automotive Body and Related Repairers

    High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school

    • Job growth: Declining
    • Low salary: 36,390
    • High salary: 87,040
    • Average salary: 51680
    Declining Job Growth $ 51,680 Average Salary $36,390 $87,040

  • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

    Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 68,860
    • High salary: 227,590
    • Average salary: 136550
    Rising Job Growth $ 136,550 Average Salary $68,860 $227,590

All Careers in Skilled Trades and Technology (131)

Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising171,200
Architectural and Engineering ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising167,740
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising167,740
Clinical Research CoordinatorsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising161,180
Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising161,180
Water Resource SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising161,180
Computer Hardware EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising155,020
Computer and Information Research ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising140,910
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Loss Prevention ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Managers, All Other- n/a- n/a136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Operations ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising135,980
Aerospace EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising134,830
Software Developers- n/aRising133,080
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists- n/aRising130,390
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeRising124,910
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and SolarBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeStable117,750
Engineers, All Other- n/a- n/a117,750
Mechatronics EngineersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable117,750
Microsystems EngineersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Nanosystems EngineersDoctoral degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Photonics EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Robotics EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable117,750
Solar Energy Systems EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Wind Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Clinical NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
Psychologists, All Other- n/a- n/a117,580
Business Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Data Scientists- n/aRising112,590
Electrical EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising111,910
Blockchain Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Computer Occupations, All Other- n/a- n/a108,970
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Digital Forensics Analysts- n/aRising108,970
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians- n/aRising108,970
Information Security Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Penetration Testers- n/aRising108,970
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Construction ManagersBachelor's degreeRising106,980
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising105,620
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degreeRising104,620
Computer Systems AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
BiostatisticiansMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising103,300
StatisticiansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,300
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising102,610
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining100,940
Project Management Specialists- n/aRising100,750
Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Biomass Plant TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining99,670
Hydroelectric Plant TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining99,670
Power Plant OperatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining99,670
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Web and Digital Interface Designers- n/aRising98,090
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
GeographersBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining96,800
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising96,690
Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining93,580
Police Identification and Records OfficersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
Electrical Power-Line Installers and RepairersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising92,560
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable86,730
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,350
Signal and Track Switch RepairersNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining83,600
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising82,730
Avionics TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising81,390
Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising79,830
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers- n/aRising78,690
Solar Energy Installation ManagersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising78,690
Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeStable78,680
Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsCertificate after high school, Bachelor's degreeRising78,380
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable78,300
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other- n/a- n/a77,390
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians- n/aStable77,180
Insurance Appraisers, Auto DamageSome college, Certificate after high schoolDeclining76,650
Electrical and Electronics DraftersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining70,760
Robotics TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining70,760
Mechanical DraftersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Calibration Technologists and Technicians- n/aRising65,040
Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Some collegeDeclining64,200
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising63,980
ElectriciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising62,350
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining61,680
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining61,490
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Computer User Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable60,340
Athletic TrainersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising60,250
Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising59,300
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDStable53,990
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising52,080
Surveying and Mapping Technicians- n/aRising51,940
Solar Photovoltaic InstallersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising51,860
Automotive Body and Related RepairersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining51,680
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining51,000
Automotive Service Technicians and MechanicsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDStable49,670
Geothermal TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable48,640
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a48,640
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDDeclining47,940
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining47,590
Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining47,260
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDDeclining47,060
Coaches and ScoutsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920
Order ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining44,660
Customer Service RepresentativesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising42,830
Agricultural Equipment OperatorsNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDRising42,580
Data Entry KeyersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining39,850
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Special Forces- n/a- n/a
Special Forces Officers- n/a- n/a

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