Majors

Majors

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Career advice

What Can I Do With A Major In? (University of N.C.) http://uncw.edu/career/WhatCanIDoWithaMajorIn.html

 

 

CAREER & EDUCATION (GENERAL FOCUS)

Army ROTC www.goarmy.com/rotc

Artist Resources www.artistresource.org

ASSIST http://www.assist.org

Bay Area Career Guide http://www.bacareerguide.org/home/

California Career Resource Network http://www.californiacareers.info/ 

 

CaliforniaColleges.edu http://www.californiacolleges.edu/default.asp

California Community Colleges www.cccco.edu

California Independent Colleges http://www.aiccu.edu/

California Job Journal www.jobjournal.com

CA Occupation Guides http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/cgi/career/?PAGEID=3&;

California State University http://www.calstate.edu and www.csumentor.edu

Career Info Net (career videos available) http://www.careerinfonet.org/ 

 

College Rankings (links) http://www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankings.htm

CollegeSource Online (catalogs) www.collegesource.org

Educational Credential Evaluators www.ece.org

Education Pays (Dept of Labor) http://www.bls.gov/emp/emped05.pdf

FHDA Community College District www.fhda.edu

Financial Aid www.finaid.com and www.fastweb.com and www.deanza.edu/financialaid

Graduate Programs www.gradschools.com 

 

Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco/

O*Net OnLine http://online.onetcenter.org/

Salary.com www.salary.com

SJSU Transfer Course Agreement Information http://artic.sjsu.edu

University of California – Pathways http://www.ucop.edu

U. S. Department of Education (Accreditation) http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/index.asp

U. S. Department of Labor http://www.bls.gov/

Western Association of School & Colleges (WASC) http://www.wascweb.org/

What Color Is Your Parachute? www.jobhuntersbible.com

Workforce Education (De Anza) www.deanza.edu/workforceed

 

 

CAREER & EDUCATION (SPECIFIC FOCUS) 

ACCOUNTANTS

California Society of Certified Public Accountants http://www.calcpa.org/home.htm

 

ANIMATION

Animation World Network http://awn.com/

ENGINEERING

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT & PUBLIC SAFETY

The Academy – Public Safety Training http://www.theacademy.ca.gov/ 

EMT Training Programs (California) http://www.emsa.ca.gov/para/emt_trng2.asp 

FBI Careers http://www.fbijobs.gov/

Officer.com http://www.officer.com/

San Jose Police Dept http://www.sjpd.org/

 

 

LAW SCHOOL

American Bar Association http://www.abanet.org/

How Becoming a Lawyer Works http://people.howstuffworks.com/becoming-a-lawyer.htm

Law School Admission Council http://www.lsac.org/

 

 

MBA INFORMATION

MBA (Wikipedia) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MBA

MBA Programs.org http://www.mbaprograms.org/

 

 

MEDICAL SCHOOL & RELATED

American Dental Association http://www.ada.org/

American Optometric Association http://www.aoa.org/

Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry http://www.opted.org/default.cfm

American Veterinary Medical Association http://www.avma.org/

Association of American Medical Colleges http://www.aamc.org/

Board of Registered Nursing (CA) http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/rnprograms.shtml

How Becoming A Doctor Works http://people.howstuffworks.com/becoming-a-doctor.htm

Medical Education in the U.S. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_education_in_the_United_States

Medical School Admissions Information http://www.studentdoc.com/medical-school-admissions.html

 

 

PHYSICAL THERAPY INFORMATION 

American Physical Therapy Association http://www.apta.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

Physical Therapy via US Dept. of Labor http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos080.htm

 

 

PHARMACY SCHOOL

American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists http://www.ashp.org/s_ashp/index.asp

Board of Pharmacy (CA) http://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/licensing/personal_licenses.htm#pharmacist

Pharmacist via US Dept. of Labor http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos079.htm

Pharmacy Schools http://www.aacp.org/

 

 

TEACHER PREPARATION

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing www.ctc.ca.gov

Teach California http://www.teachcalifornia.org/

 

 

JOB SEARCH  

Cal Employment Development Department http://www.edd.ca.gov/eddhome.htm 

Cal Jobs www.caljobs.ca.gov 

Internship Programs www.internshipprograms.com 

Job Star www.jobstar.org 

Monster www.monster.com 

NOVA http://www.novaworks.org/ 

Opportunity Knocks www.opportunitynocs.org 

USA Jobs www.usajobs.opm.gov 

Volunteer www.volunteerinfo.org

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Inquisitive Information Science Nursing (RN) Public Policy Analysis
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
TV & Radio Broadcast Engineers 35% $32,900 33,550 12%
Audio-Video Technicians & Operators 35% $38,050 45,200 24%
Camera Operators 58% $41,670 19,270 12%
Film & Video Editors 58% $50,560 18,720 13%
Multimedia Designers 58% $56,330 31,500 26%
Sound Technicians 35% $47,490 16,600 9%
Music Directors And Composers 53% $41,270 9,120 13%
Musicians 53% * 47,030 10%
Photography Professionals 46% $29,440 61,670 10%
Public Relations Specialists 81% $51,280 240,610 18%

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BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
CPAs And Other Accountants 79% $59,430 1,133,580 18%
HR Managers 58% $96,130 60,980 11%
Benefits Specialists 56% $53,860 116,250 18%
Bookkeeping And Accounting Clerks 16% $32,510 1,855,010 13%
Budget Analysts 78% $65,320 62,630 7%
Buyers 42% $53,940 286,990 0%
Financial Advisors 81% $69,050 146,690 41%
Health Services Managers 57% $80,240 258,130 16%
Human Resources Specialists 56% $55,710 217,440 17%
Job Recruiters 56% $45,470 205,800 18%
Management Analysts 78% $73,570 535,850 22%
Market Research Analysts 82% $61,070 230,070 20%
Professional Economists 100% $83,590 12,600 8%
Salary And Benefits Managers 58% $86,500 38,810 12%

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COUNSELING, PSYCHOLOGY, & SOCIAL SERVICE

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Clinical Psychologists 99% $64,140 97,880 16%
Drug Abuse Counselors 73% $37,030 79,180 34%
Educational Counselors 73% $51,050 243,100 13%
Family Social Workers 77% $39,530 274,140 19%
Human Services Assistants 58% $27,280 332,880 34%
Marriage And Family Therapy Providers 73% $44,590 24,520 30%
Medical Social Workers 77% $45,650 131,730 24%
Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers 77% $37,210 131,010 30%
Mental Health Counselors 73% $36,810 104,650 30%
Professional Counselors 73% $39,930 29,980 17%
Professional Social Service Managers 72% $55,980 117,150 25%
Public And Private Social Workers 77% $46,220 68,230 18%
Rehab Counselors 73% $30,930 112,700 23%

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COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Computer Scientists 68% $97,970 26,610 22%
Computer Specialists 68% $75,150 191,780 15%
Computer Support Technicians 43% $43,450 545,520 13%
Computer Systems Analysts 68% $75,500 489,890 29%
Data Network Administrators 50% $66,310 327,850 27%
Database Administrators 72% $69,740 115,770 29%
Networking Analysts 57% $71,100 230,410 53%
Software Application Engineers 85% $85,430 494,160 45%
Software Programmers 73% $69,620 394,230 -3%
System SW Engineers 85% $92,430 381,830 28%

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CONSTRUCTION SERVICE

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Construction Equip Operators 3% $39,270 398,910 8%
Electricians 7% $46,420 633,010 7%
Plumbers 4% $45,640 437,540 11%

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DESIGN

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Clothing Designer 55% $61,160 16,920 5%
Floral Layout Designers 55% $23,230 57,500 -8%
Graphic Design Specialists 55% $42,400 209,290 10%
Interior Designers 55% $44,950 53,290 20%
Product Displayers 55% $25,940 63,320 11%

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EDUCATION

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
College And University Administrators 78% $80,670 97,410 14%
Elementary And Secondary Education Administrators 78% $83,880 219,100 8%
Elementary School Teachers 95% $49,330 1,544,270 14%
High School Special Education Teachers 87% $51,340 147,210 9%
High School Teachers 96% $51,180 1,090,490 6%
Junior High School Vocation Teachers 95% $47,870 15,720 -4%
Middle School Special Ed Teachers 87% $50,810 100,650 16%
Middle School Teachers 95% $49,700 661,820 11%
Pre-School Teachers 43% $23,870 392,170 26%
Secondary School Vocation Teachers 96% $51,580 99,800 -4%
Teaching Assistants 18% $22,200 1,266,900 10%

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ENGINE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Aircraft Maintenance Technicians 11% $51,390 116,310 11%
Auto Mechanics 4% $35,100 649,460 14%
Automotive Body Repairers 3% $37,040 147,200 12%
Bus And Truck Service Technicians 3% $39,390 248,620 12%
Diesel Mechanics 3% $42,820 125,930 12%
Marine Service Technicians 5% $34,520 19,640 19%
Motorcycle Service Technicians 5% $31,360 16,850 13%
Recreational Vehicle Service Techs 6% $31,480 13,400 18%
Small Engine Mechanics 5% $28,920 26,440 6%

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ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Landscape Architects 88% $58,960 21,130 16%

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FOOD SERVICES

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Cafeteria Cooks 5% $22,210 370,920 11%
Chefs And Lead Cooks 14% $38,770 98,040 8%
Food Cooks 5% $23,060 17,340 3%
Food Preparation Workers 7% $18,630 880,480 15%
Food Services Managers 24% $46,320 196,080 5%
Hosts And Hostesses 17% $17,510 349,990 10%
Industrial And Other Bakers 8% $23,290 141,130 10%
Restaurant Cooks 5% $21,990 899,620 12%
Short Order Food Preparers 5% $19,260 168,770 5%

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INSTALLATION AND REPAIR

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
HVAC Technicians 3% $39,680 261,610 9%
Home Appliance Repairers 7% $33,910 37,300 2%
Locksmiths 0% $34,460 18,500 22%
Medical Equipment Repair Technicians 15% $41,520 34,260 22%
Telephone Line Technicians 8% $48,090 168,050 5%

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LAW AND LEGAL CLERICAL

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Attorneys 99% $110,590 553,690 11%
Legal Assistants And Paralegals 45% $46,120 253,040 22%
Legal Secretaries 18% $39,860 257,810 12%
Stenotype Reporter 38% $49,710 17,930 25%

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MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Business Managers 55% $90,230 365,460 7%
Non-Retail Sales Clerk Supervisors 38% $68,100 275,390 4%
Supervisors Of Food Preparation And Serving Worker 14% $28,970 805,360 11%

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MEDICAL OFFICE

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Health Information Technicians 12% $30,610 168,650 18%
Medical Admin Assistants 18% $29,680 454,500 17%
Medical Transcriptionists 10% $32,060 86,200 14%

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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS, TECHNICIANS, AND ASSISTANTS

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
EMTs 14% $29,330 207,610 19%
Cardiovascular Technologists 25% $47,010 48,040 26%
Dental Hygiene Techs 33% $66,570 173,090 30%
Dental Laboratory Technicians 12% $34,170 42,640 4%
Dentist Assistants 9% $32,380 293,090 29%
Dietitians 72% $50,590 53,630 9%
Home Health Aides 7% $20,460 892,410 49%
Medical Assistants 10% $28,300 475,950 35%
Medical And Clinical Lab Technologists 51% $53,500 166,510 12%
Medical Lab Technicians 51% $35,380 149,670 15%
Ophthalmic Lab Techs 12% $27,210 32,930 7%
Pharmacy Assistants 10% $20,100 53,190 -10%
Pharmacy Technicians 16% $27,710 324,110 32%
Professional Respiratory Therapists 28% $52,200 103,870 23%
Radiation Therapists 42% $72,910 14,850 25%
Radiologic Technologists 25% $52,210 208,570 15%
Recreational Therapy Providers 77% $38,370 22,510 4%
Respiratory Therapy Techs 16% $42,430 16,210 1%
Sonographers 25% $61,980 48,920 19%
Surgical Technologists 16% $38,740 89,600 25%

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NURSING

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
LPN Nurses 7% $39,030 730,500 14%
RNs 56% $62,450 2,542,760 24%
Nursing Aides And Attendants 7% $23,850 1,422,720 18%

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OFFICE SUPPORT

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Admin Assistants 18% $29,050 1,872,070 1%
Administrative Support Specialists 18% $40,030 1,491,520 15%
General Office Workers 19% $25,320 2,906,600 13%
Insurance Clerks 22% $33,100 237,800 0%
Office And Administrative Support Workers 32% $29,320 272,190 -8%

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NATURAL & PHYSICAL SCIENCE

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Professional Foresters 86% $53,750 10,160 5%

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POLICE AND CORRECTIONAL

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Correctional Officers And Jailers 11% $38,380 428,040 17%
Detectives And Criminal Investigators 54% $60,910 104,480 17%
Private Detectives 52% $41,760 35,820 18%

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PRODUCTION (MACHINE & TOOL)

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Brazing And Welding Machine Operators 2% $31,610 51,840 3%
Machinists 3% $36,210 419,070 -2%
Welding And Brazing Workers 2% $33,560 392,520 5%

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SALES

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Property Sales Brokers 45% $57,500 51,390 11%
Real Estate Sales Agents 45% $40,150 164,080 11%
Retail Sales Supervisors 25% $35,310 1,186,270 4%

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PERSONAL SERVICES

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Cosmetologists 10% $19,670 51,590 28%
Hair Shampooers 10% $17,300 15,570 13%
Hairdressers And Cosmetologists 6% $23,140 355,990 12%
Barbers (Men’s Hair Cutters) 4% $24,050 10,330 1%

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TECHNICIANS AND DRAFTERS

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Civil Drafters 25% $44,490 114,910 6%
Drafters 25% $44,930 20,720 11%
Electronics And Electrical Drafters 25% $51,320 32,710 4%
Forensic Technician 46% $49,860 11,990 31%
Forest And Conservation Technicians 46% $32,000 30,850 -1%
Mechanical Drafting Technicians 25% $46,640 77,070 5%
Tech Writers 74% $61,620 47,460 20%

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THERAPY AND FITNESS

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Fitness Trainers And Instructors 47% $29,210 229,030 27%
Occupational Therapists 90% $66,780 94,800 23%
Physical Therapist Aides 23% $23,760 44,410 24%
Physical Therapy Assistants 23% $46,140 61,820 32%
Professional Massage Therapists 32% $34,900 51,250 20%
Professional Physical Therapists 89% $72,790 167,300 27%

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TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Delivery Truck Drivers 4% $27,610 908,960 8%
Truck Drivers 4% $37,270 1,672,580 10%

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TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Hotel And Motel Managers 45% $45,800 32,460 12%
Meeting Planners 67% $44,260 47,960 20%
Travel Agents 26% $30,570 86,420 1%

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VETERINARY TECHNICIANS & ASSISTANTS

CAREER DEGREE HOLDERS AVG. WAGE EMPLOYEE COUNT GROWTH IN JOBS, 2006-2016
Vet Assistants 10% $21,210 71,950 16%
Vet Technicians 16% $28,900 78,920 41%
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