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Think College Early: Jobs and Education

Source: U.S. Department of Education
Topics: Teen Years (13-19), College Information

One of the benefits of continuing your education beyond high school is that you have more kinds of jobs to choose from. As you grow and change, you may also change your mind several times about the kinds of jobs you want to have. Changing your mind is fine.

Check out Preparation + Planning = Success and Your Mind is Your Ticket to the Future! to find out how you can start planning now!

Here are some possibilities to consider:

 

2-Year College
(Associate's degree)

automotive mechanic
commercial artist
computer technician
dental hygienist
engineering technician
heating, air-condition, and refrigeration technician
computer and office equipment repairer
hotel/restaurant manager
medical laboratory technician
physical therapy assistant/aid
registered nurse
surveyor
water and wastewater treatment plant operator 

4- Year College
(Bachelor's degree)

accountant
computer systems analyst
computer programmer
computer engineer
dietitian
engineer
FBI agent
graphic designer
insurance agent
investment banker
journalist
sportscaster/newscaster
recreation administrator
pharmacist
public relations specialist
social worker
teacher
writer
zoologist

4 Years or More
(Graduate degrees)

architect
dentist
physician
economist
geologist
lawyer
marine biologist
minister, priest, or rabbi
psychologist
scientist
university professor
urban and regional planners
veterinarian

 

 

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