Degree Programs & Career Paths
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- HR Manager
- Hospitality Manager
- Accountant
Business
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- Online Teacher
- Principal
- Professor
Education
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- Healthcare Manager
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Biller
Health Care
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- IT Specialist
- Network Administrator
- Onsite Technician
Info Technology
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- Nurse
- Nurse Midwife
- Nurse Practitioner
Nursing
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- Assistant Baker
- Culinary Manager
- Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts
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- Interpreter
- Mathematician
- PR Specialist
General Studies
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- Counselor
- Forensic Psychologist
- School Counselor
Psychology
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What do you want to study?
- Discover your options: Hover over a subject to see quick facts about degrees and careers!
Designers...
- In graphic design are highly sought-after in advertising and computer design firms
- In web design are projected to experience a 13% job growth [1]
- Can put their creative brains to work the game, web and even interior design
[1]Buereau of Labor Statistics web designers
Business Degree Holders...
- Boast the 10 key jobs skills employers look for in candidates [1]
- Can work in any industry, even the federal government
- Are known to be strong leaders, solid communicators and expert problem solvers
[1]Job Choices National Association of Colleges and Employers business degree holders.
Criminal Justice Careers...
- Are some of the most rewarding, highest-paying and fastest growing jobs in the U.S.
- Are expected to increase 22% by 2018 for crime scene investigators[1]
- At the entry level, are widely-available in law enforcement, forensic science and homeland security[2]
[1]Bureau of Labor Statistics Job growth for crime scene investigators.
[2]Bureau of Labor Statistics Law enforcement, forensic science and homeland security professionals.
Teachers...
- Are in-demand in subjects like math and science, as well as in urban and rural areas[1]
- Represent one of the largest professions, with 3.5 million jobs in the U.S.[2]
- Can secure academic tenure in as little as 5 years[3]
[1]Bureau of Labor StatisticsTeachers Employed in the U.S.
[2]Bureau of Labor Statistics Best job proespects for secondary teachers.
[3]Wikipedia Academic Tenure.
The Health Care Industry...
- Will generate 3.2 million new wage and salary jobs by 2018[1]
- Is one of the largest industries in the U.S., with 14.3 million jobs[2]
- Provides a wealth of jobs opportunities that requre less than a 4-year degree[3]
[1]Bureau of Labor Statistics Job opportunities in healthcare.
[2]Bureau of Labor Statistics Jobs held in the healthcare industry.
[3]Bureau of Labor Statistics Job opportunities in healthcare.
Info Technology (IT) Professionals...
- Are at the forefront of cultural innovation
- Can work in almost any industry - from healthcare and marketing to government
- Are expected to see a 17% job growth in Information Systems Management positions by 2018 [1]
[1]Bureau of Labor Statistics Expected job growth for Computer and Information Systems Managers.
The Nursing Field...
- Is highly recession-proof, and thrives during economic downturns[1]
- Represents one of the largest professions, with 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.[2]
- Is projectred to grow 22% by 2018[3]
[1]Bureau of Labor Statistics Nursing during economic downturns.
[2]Bureau of Labor Statistics Nursing positions and expected new positions.
[3]Bureau of Labor Statistics Nursing job growth.
The Culinary Industry...
- Is booming in major cities like San Francisco, New York and Las Vegas
- Offers a wide-range of tasty career opportunities for chefs
- Employed 941,600 chefs, head cooks and supervisors in 2008[1]
[1]Bureau of Labor Statistics Jobs held in 2008 and average salary
General Studies Degree Holders...
- Posses the skills employers say they desire most of job candidates [1]
- Are almost always happy with their degree choice, according to a NCES survey[2]
- Can pursue a wide-range of careers across industries
[1]Bureau of Labor Statistics General studies majors' have highly desirable skills.
[2]Bureau of Labor Statistics Liberal arts degree holder survey.
Psychology Careers...
- Are expected to grow 12% across industries by 2018[1]
- Are in high-demand in specialized fields like Industrial-Organization[2]
- 34% of Psychologists have their own private practices[3]
[1]Bureau of Labor Statistics expected career growth for psychologists by 2018.
[2]Bureau of Labor Statistics industrial-organizational psychologist demand.
[3]Bureau of Labor Statistics self-employed psychologists.
Legal Services Careers...
- For Paralegals and Legal Assistants are projected to grow 20% by 2018[1]
- At the entry-level require only a 2-year degree in paralegal studies[2]
- 26% of lawyers are self-employed [3]
[1]Bureau of Labor Statistics Paralegals and Legal Assistants job growth.
[2]Bureau of Labor Statistics Paralegal studies.
[3]Bureau of Labor Statistics Percentage of self-employed lawyers.
Trades Jobs...
- Thrive in economic downturns because services like hairstyling, electricity and plumbing will always be needed
- Generally require a 2-year degree or less
- Include careers in the automotive, clothing, grocery and wholesale industries
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