Health, Public Safety & Human Services

If you’re exploring career paths that give you the opportunity to help others, then one of JJC’s programs in health and public services may be right for you. Whether it’s working in the medical field, such as health information management or medical assisting, or it’s directly working with the public in areas like law enforcement and fire science, all of our programs train you for careers that are in demand and pay well.

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Careers

All career information sourced from: https://www.onetonline.org/

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2023 9,076 752
    2024 9,360
    2025 9,613
    2026 9,845
    2027 10,056

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $74,814.30 $120,393.91
    25 $96,307.95
    50 $120,393.91
    75 $155,622.24
    90 $178,335.37

    Education Attainment Levels - Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

    Education Attainment Levels (By Percent)
    A High School Diploma Or Less 0.00
    A Certificate 19.34
    Some College 0.00
    An Associate Degree 47.13
    A Bachelor's Degree 16.83
    A Master's Or Professional Degree 16.70
    A Doctoral Degree Or More 0.00

  • Firefighters

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Firefighters

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2023 28,934 2,873
    2024 29,661
    2025 30,311
    2026 30,905
    2027 31,464

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Firefighters

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $50,315.79 $80,328.20
    25 $64,325.76
    50 $80,328.20
    75 $110,422.16
    90 $137,722.82

    Education Attainment Levels - Firefighters

    Education Attainment Levels (By Percent)
    A High School Diploma Or Less 45.25
    A Certificate 24.60
    Some College 19.50
    An Associate Degree 7.15
    A Bachelor's Degree 0.43
    A Master's Or Professional Degree 2.96
    A Doctoral Degree Or More 0.10

  • Medical Assistants

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Medical Assistants

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2023 112,869 17,817
    2024 116,338
    2025 119,387
    2026 122,134
    2027 124,653

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Medical Assistants

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $36,391.39 $46,555.42
    25 $39,105.00
    50 $46,555.42
    75 $59,129.95
    90 $73,194.80

    Education Attainment Levels - Medical Assistants

    Education Attainment Levels (By Percent)
    A High School Diploma Or Less 20.54
    A Certificate 44.74
    Some College 17.20
    An Associate Degree 0.05
    A Bachelor's Degree 17.47
    A Master's Or Professional Degree 0.00
    A Doctoral Degree Or More 0.00

  • Paramedics

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Paramedics

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2023 7,373 573
    2024 7,606
    2025 7,815
    2026 8,006
    2027 8,188

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Paramedics

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $44,621.12 $64,335.49
    25 $56,280.87
    50 $64,335.49
    75 $79,099.89
    90 $97,783.45

    Education Attainment Levels - Paramedics

    Education Attainment Levels (By Percent)
    A High School Diploma Or Less 10.94
    A Certificate 42.57
    Some College 29.85
    An Associate Degree 11.75
    A Bachelor's Degree 4.89
    A Master's Or Professional Degree 0.00
    A Doctoral Degree Or More 0.00

  • Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2023 73,972 7,166
    2024 75,486
    2025 76,858
    2026 78,127
    2027 79,340

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $71,241.54 $113,357.35
    25 $90,851.66
    50 $113,357.35
    75 $134,783.53
    90 $143,895.42

    Education Attainment Levels - Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Education Attainment Levels (By Percent)
    A High School Diploma Or Less 40.40
    A Certificate 21.31
    Some College 14.65
    An Associate Degree 17.09
    A Bachelor's Degree 6.56
    A Master's Or Professional Degree 0.00
    A Doctoral Degree Or More 0.00

  • Registered Nurses

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Registered Nurses

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2023 343,997 27,683
    2024 353,054
    2025 360,845
    2026 367,733
    2027 373,953

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Registered Nurses

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $82,741.50 $133,222.83
    25 $104,588.27
    50 $133,222.83
    75 $167,609.10
    90 $194,325.39

    Education Attainment Levels - Registered Nurses

    Education Attainment Levels (By Percent)
    A High School Diploma Or Less 0.76
    A Certificate 22.50
    Some College 0.00
    An Associate Degree 19.39
    A Bachelor's Degree 55.92
    A Master's Or Professional Degree 1.43
    A Doctoral Degree Or More 0.00

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