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 9,025 743
    2024 9,304
    2025 9,555
    2026 9,785
    2027 9,994

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $74,805.53 $120,400.49
    25 $96,300.18
    50 $120,400.49
    75 $155,653.96
    90 $178,379.38

    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 28,855 2,819
    2024 29,533
    2025 30,145
    2026 30,708
    2027 31,237

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Firefighters

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $50,315.73 $80,328.19
    25 $64,325.73
    50 $80,328.19
    75 $110,422.20
    90 $137,723.06

    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 112,604 17,651
    2024 115,940
    2025 118,886
    2026 121,549
    2027 124,000

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Medical Assistants

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $36,390.90 $46,555.09
    25 $39,104.66
    50 $46,555.09
    75 $59,129.64
    90 $73,195.32

    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 7,327 551
    2024 7,541
    2025 7,730
    2026 7,908
    2027 8,077

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Paramedics

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $44,620.27 $64,335.11
    25 $56,280.09
    50 $64,335.11
    75 $79,101.35
    90 $97,789.17

    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 73,788 7,039
    2024 75,188
    2025 76,473
    2026 77,669
    2027 78,820

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

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $71,241.34 $113,357.18
    25 $90,851.46
    50 $113,357.18
    75 $134,783.41
    90 $143,895.86

    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 342,611 27,229
    2024 351,293
    2025 358,804
    2026 365,487
    2027 371,543

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Registered Nurses

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $82,738.57 $133,219.91
    25 $104,585.21
    50 $133,219.91
    75 $167,606.59
    90 $194,325.79

    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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