Health, Public Safety & Human Services

If you are a quick problem solver, enjoy lab work and conducting research, this field was designed for you. JJC can prepare you for several in-demand, high paying career fields, such as sonography, radiologic technology, cybersecurity and more. Altruistic fields like fire science, emergency medical services and law enforcement are also well-suited for individuals drawn to this pathway.

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  • Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2022 5,322 406
    2023 5,416
    2024 5,502
    2025 5,579
    2026 5,649

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $46,626.24 $64,387.92
    25 $57,764.42
    50 $64,387.92
    75 $103,705.60
    90 $133,204.88

    Education Attainment Levels - Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

    Education Attainment Levels (By Percent)
    A High School Diploma Or Less 9.85
    A Certificate 12.85
    Some College 7.82
    An Associate Degree 62.90
    A Bachelor's Degree 2.77
    A Master's Or Professional Degree 3.81
    A Doctoral Degree Or More 0.00

  • Correctional Officers and Jailers

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Correctional Officers and Jailers

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2022 37,182 3,759
    2023 37,426
    2024 37,600
    2025 37,746
    2026 37,891

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Correctional Officers and Jailers

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $59,716.80 $81,889.59
    25 $66,830.40
    50 $81,889.59
    75 $95,430.40
    90 $99,902.40

    Education Attainment Levels - Correctional Officers and Jailers

    Education Attainment Levels (By Percent)
    A High School Diploma Or Less 88.75
    A Certificate 9.48
    Some College 0.00
    An Associate Degree 1.78
    A Bachelor's Degree 0.00
    A Master's Or Professional Degree 0.00
    A Doctoral Degree Or More 0.00

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2022 8,417 653
    2023 8,686
    2024 8,925
    2025 9,142
    2026 9,340

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $72,756.61 $102,523.24
    25 $80,829.45
    50 $102,523.24
    75 $135,279.47
    90 $167,804.01

    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

  • Emergency Medical Technicians

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Emergency Medical Technicians

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2022 17,960 1,811
    2023 18,244
    2024 18,500
    2025 18,741
    2026 18,970

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Emergency Medical Technicians

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $29,591.10 $36,332.90
    25 $30,383.73
    50 $36,332.90
    75 $46,840.62
    90 $60,864.81

    Education Attainment Levels - Emergency Medical Technicians

    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

  • Firefighters

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Firefighters

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2022 28,829 2,835
    2023 29,250
    2024 29,650
    2025 30,038
    2026 30,418

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Firefighters

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $47,813.24 $77,647.67
    25 $60,906.86
    50 $77,647.67
    75 $97,721.84
    90 $123,856.18

    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

  • Information Security Analysts

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Information Security Analysts

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2022 22,141 2,480
    2023 23,359
    2024 24,433
    2025 25,408
    2026 26,301

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Information Security Analysts

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $77,466.55 $128,610.18
    25 $102,067.57
    50 $128,610.18
    75 $163,339.10
    90 $208,434.38

    Education Attainment Levels - Information Security Analysts

    Education Attainment Levels (By Percent)
    A High School Diploma Or Less 0.00
    A Certificate 7.16
    Some College 2.01
    An Associate Degree 12.87
    A Bachelor's Degree 75.16
    A Master's Or Professional Degree 2.80
    A Doctoral Degree Or More 0.00

  • Medical Assistants

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Medical Assistants

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2022 102,635 15,838
    2023 105,725
    2024 108,405
    2025 110,801
    2026 112,982

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Medical Assistants

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $30,050.98 $38,736.17
    25 $36,579.97
    50 $38,736.17
    75 $48,752.92
    90 $62,158.07

    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
    2022 8,031 605
    2023 8,179
    2024 8,316
    2025 8,444
    2026 8,568

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Paramedics

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $38,729.60 $48,879.99
    25 $47,091.20
    50 $48,879.99
    75 $61,671.99
    90 $78,457.59

    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
    2022 76,250 7,123
    2023 77,110
    2024 77,946
    2025 78,767
    2026 79,575

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

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $64,539.34 $100,285.03
    25 $80,351.69
    50 $100,285.03
    75 $125,226.09
    90 $128,519.91

    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
    2022 337,416 23,173
    2023 344,811
    2024 351,175
    2025 356,846
    2026 361,972

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Registered Nurses

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $77,426.97 $124,711.56
    25 $98,304.90
    50 $124,711.56
    75 $155,452.79
    90 $166,167.93

    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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