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

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  • Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

    Regional Employment & Annual Openings - Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

    Employment (Regional) Annual Openings
    2022 5,079 423
    2023 5,190
    2024 5,287
    2025 5,372
    2026 5,452

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $45,752.95 $80,913.70
    25 $59,030.68
    50 $80,913.70
    75 $111,898.75
    90 $139,413.41

    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 35,743 3,607
    2023 36,250
    2024 36,705
    2025 37,126
    2026 37,526

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Correctional Officers and Jailers

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $59,259.20 $89,211.20
    25 $70,553.60
    50 $89,211.20
    75 $100,755.20
    90 $105,476.80

    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 8,473 738
    2023 8,778
    2024 9,046
    2025 9,289
    2026 9,513

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $75,546.09 $108,270.09
    25 $92,956.99
    50 $108,270.09
    75 $141,553.09
    90 $170,580.72

    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 18,532 1,702
    2023 18,877
    2024 19,193
    2025 19,484
    2026 19,752

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Emergency Medical Technicians

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $31,108.97 $37,330.96
    25 $34,396.60
    50 $37,330.96
    75 $48,150.55
    90 $69,576.56

    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 34,290 3,245
    2023 34,992
    2024 35,648
    2025 36,276
    2026 36,881

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Firefighters

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $44,366.30 $71,244.97
    25 $58,227.71
    50 $71,244.97
    75 $99,756.12
    90 $123,674.07

    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 16,548 1,963
    2023 17,534
    2024 18,415
    2025 19,207
    2026 19,935

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Information Security Analysts

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $72,240.48 $134,268.48
    25 $98,425.49
    50 $134,268.48
    75 $165,355.69
    90 $203,745.67

    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 113,898 18,079
    2023 117,506
    2024 120,658
    2025 123,487
    2026 126,062

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Medical Assistants

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $35,185.72 $44,540.81
    25 $37,332.63
    50 $44,540.81
    75 $56,184.82
    90 $68,933.79

    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 7,145 502
    2023 7,311
    2024 7,469
    2025 7,617
    2026 7,756

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Paramedics

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $47,424.00 $61,401.60
    25 $51,355.20
    50 $61,401.60
    75 $80,100.80
    90 $105,040.00

    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 76,985 7,235
    2023 78,364
    2024 79,688
    2025 80,970
    2026 82,229

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

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $65,828.44 $104,108.31
    25 $81,910.76
    50 $104,108.31
    75 $123,752.15
    90 $134,228.40

    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 335,746 26,934
    2023 344,485
    2024 352,078
    2025 358,884
    2026 365,091

    Annual Earnings & Median Earnings - Registered Nurses

    Annual Earnings (By Percentile) Median Earnings
    10 $83,982.27 $131,941.64
    25 $103,891.19
    50 $131,941.64
    75 $161,219.58
    90 $178,068.03

    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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