Career Explorer
We don't just train our students to get a job; we prepare them with the skills to forge a future within some of the fastest-growing careers and industries of today and tomorrow. Check out the careers below for more on the pay rate and expected job growth you can expect when you graduate.
Registered Nurse
Wage Range
$46K - 82K
Projected Growth
19%
Annual Openings
3130
Education
- Associate Degree: Program completion with 5 semesters
Registered nurses (RNs) tend to patients in various positions in healthcare facilities, homes, and hospitals. They work as a team with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to provide care, monitor health conditions, plan long-term care needs, administer medicine, use medical equipment, perform minor medical operations, and offer advice to patients and their families on continued care after their hospital stay.
Welding Technician
Wage Range
$29K - 62K
Projected Growth
15%
Annual Openings
900
Education
- Academic Certificate: Program Completion within 3 semesters
Welding technicians use a variety of techniques, like arc welding in manufacturing and other related settings. These skilled workers are typically employed in manufacturing industries, but they can also be found working in auto body shops, for construction companies or in other industries. Sometimes, welding technicians use certain programs to ensure that welding machines are functioning correctly.
Industrial HVAC Technician
Wage Range
$30K - 62K
Projected Growth
17%
Annual Openings
750
Education
- Associate Degree: Program completion within 5 semesters
- Academic Certificate: Program completion within 3 semesters
Industrial HVAC technicians install, troubleshoot, service and repair HVAC systems ensuring the temperature, humidity and air quality of a system. They could work either inside or outside in commercial and industrial settings. In addition to knowing how to fit and install ductwork, technicians might need to know how to maintain and repair the motors, pumps, fans, thermostats and other components in the equipment.
Computer Service & Repair Technician
Wage Range
$24K - 64K
Projected Growth
2%
Annual Openings
160
Education
- Academic Certificate: Program completion within 2 semesters
Computer repair technicians assess, repair and maintain computers for companies and individuals. They may work directly for a large company, at repair shops, or for computer repair companies which travel to the customer’s location. Computer repair technicians use tools and technology to maintain computers at optimal operating levels, and make repairs to computers, processors, hard drives, and monitors.
Cybersecurity Technician
Wage Range
$44K - 131K
Projected Growth
22%
Annual Openings
140
Education
- Associate Degree: Program completion within 5 semesters
- Academic Certificate: Program completion within 3 semesters
Cyber security technicians are responsible for ensuring information systems data availability, integrity authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. They assist in the development and execution of security policies, plans, and procedures; design and implementation of data network security measures; network intrusion detections and forensics and information system security incident handling.
Massage Therapist
Wage Range
$46K - 83K
Projected Growth
21%
Annual Openings
240
Education
- Academic Certificate: Program completion within 2 semesters
Massage therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. They reduce pain, help to rehabilitate injuries, increase circulation, increase relaxation, reduce stress, and promote the overall general well-being of the patient. Massage therapists typically speak with patients about symptoms, medical history, and their desired results. They evaluate clients, perform massage therapy to the soft tissues of the body, provide clients with stretching and strengthening routines, and document clients’ condition and progress.