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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Careers
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