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| College Transfer |
| Associate in Arts (AA) |
| Associate in Science (AS) |
| Associate in Engineering (AE) |
| Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) |
| Career Programs | ||
| Credentials Key: | ||
| AAS = Associate in Applied Science | D = Diploma | C = Certificate |
Applied Engineering and Technologies
| Career Path | National Median Salary |
| Agricultural Systems Technology (AAS, D) | $24,645-$47,598 |
| Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology (AAS, D, C) | $29,472-$46,964 |
| Architectural Technology (AAS, C) | $26,434-$47,319 |
| Automotive Systems Technology (AAS) | $27,740-$50,980 |
| Biopharmaceutical Technology (AAS, C) | $24,568-$45,082 |
| Civil Engineering Technology (AAS, C) | $26,892-$59,321 |
| Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology (AAS, C) | $32,020-$54,660 |
| Construction Equipment Systems Technology (AAS, D, C) | $25,000-$45,000 |
| Construction Management Technology (AAS, C) | $34,253-$43,210 |
| Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (AAS, D, C) | $29,261-$54,105 |
| Electrical Systems Technology (AAS, D, C) | $28,000-$49,282 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology (AAS, C) | $32,500-$66,470 |
| Geomatics Technology (AAS, C) | $33,483-$48,913 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator (D, C) | $34,750-$48,480 |
| Interior Design (AAS) | $23,691-$44,862 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology (AAS, C) | $34,155-$47,036 |
| Mission Critical Operations (AAS, C) | $36,700-$51,000 |
| Plumbing (D,C) | $29,076-$48,682 |
| Welding Technology (AAS, D, C) | $30,447-$80,050 |
Computer Technologies
| Career Path | National Median Salary |
| Advertising and Graphic Design (AAS, C) | $26,100-$74,700 |
| Information Technology – Cyber Security (AAS, D) | $43,113-$100,510 |
| Information Technology – Computer Engineering (AAS) | $44,000-$112,000 |
| Information Technology – Computer Programming and Development (AAS, C) |
$50,000-$107,000 |
| Information Technology – Data Science and Programming Support Services (AAS, C) |
$60,000-$129,000 |
| Information Technology – Healthcare Business Informatics (AAS) |
$33,087-$68,680 |
| Information Technology – Mobile Applications Developer (AAS, C) |
$43,000-$94,000 |
| Information Technology – Network Management (AAS, C) | $36,318-$77,935 |
| Information Technology – Software and Web Development (AAS, C) |
$50,000-$104,000 |
| Information Technology – Storage & Virtualization (AAS) | $33,906-$74,643 |
| Information Technology – Technical Support (AAS, C) | $35,000-$68,680 |
| Information Technology – Web Designer (AAS, C) | $50,000-$70,000 |
| Information Technology – Web Developer (AAS, C) | $50,000-$85,000 |
| Medical Office Administration – Medical Office Professional (AAS, D, C) |
$32,000-$45,000 |
| Medical Office Administration – Medical Billing and Coding (AAS) |
$38,000-$55,000 |
| Medical Office Administration – Healthcare Administration (AAS) |
$38,000-$55,000 |
| Office Administration – Legal Office (AAS, C) | $35,000-$60,000 |
| Office Administration – Office Finance (AAS) | $32,000-$50,000 |
| Office Administration – Office Professional (AAS, D, C) | $30,000-$45,000 |
| Office Administration – Office Software (AAS, C) | $32,000-$50,000 |
| Simulation and Game Development (AAS, D, C) | $40,100-$78,000 |
Business and Public Services Technologies
| Career Path | National Median Salary |
| Accounting (AAS, D, C) | $30,250-$44,000 |
| Baking & Pastry Arts (AAS, D, C) | $29,472-$46,964 |
| Business Administration (AAS, C) | $37,000-$83,700 |
| Business Administration/ Global Business Management (AAS, C) |
$37,000-$85,400 |
| Business Administration/ Human Resources Management (AAS, C) |
$38,040-$57,400 |
| Business Administration/ Marketing (AAS, C) | $31,200- $55,680 |
| Business Analytics (AAS, C) | $35,000-$60,000 |
| Cosmetology (AAS, D) | $15,962-$47,383 |
| Criminal Justice Technology (AAS, C) | $32,508-$56,319 |
| Criminal Justice Technology/Forensic Science (AAS, C) | $34,410-$56,360 |
| Culinary Arts (AAS, D, C) | $23,000-$55,000 |
| Early Childhood Education (AAS, D, C) | $20,300-$45,300 |
| Emergency Medical Science (AAS) | $21,240-$56,300 |
| Esthetics (C) | $24,300-$36,000 |
| Fire Protection Technology (AAS, C) | $30,000-$40,000 |
| Hospitality Management (AAS, D, C) | $28,640-$51,030 |
| Supply Chain Management/ Distribution Management (AAS, C) |
$31,000-$50,000 |
| Supply Chain Management/ Global Logistics Technology (AAS, C) |
$31,000-$50,000 |
Health Sciences
| Career Path | National Median Salary |
| Computed Tomography – CT (C) | $54,184-$67,600 |
| Dental Assisting (D) | $35,390-$50,544 |
| Dental Hygiene (AAS) | $57,200-$74,526 |
| Health and Fitness Science (AAS, C) | $24,130-$59,830 |
| Human Services Technology (AAS) | $25,140-$34,750 |
| Human Services Technology/Mental Health (AAS, C) | $28,850-$38,520 |
| Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse (AAS, C) | $25,140-$40,400 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (D) | $54,184-$67,600 |
| Medical Assisting (AAS, D) | $25,687-$35,062 |
| Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS) | $35,692-$57,720 |
| Nursing, Associate Degree (AAS) | $56,000-$79,000 |
| Pharmacy Technology (AAS, D) | $20,640-$54,932 |
| Phlebotomy (C) | $27,350-$38,800 |
| Radiography (AAS) | $40,684-$60,944 |
| Surgical Technology (D) | $34,049-$44,824 |
| Therapeutic Massage (D) | $30,534-$54,600 |
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor www.bls.gov, www.salary.com, www.naceweb.org, and employer surveys. Salaries may vary based on experience, education, and location.
