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AS/Certificate Career Profiles
Job Outlook and Earnings is from: CareerOneStop.org (sponsored by US Department of Labor)
| Name of Program | Possible Job Titles | Earnings | Job Outlook* (2010-2010) | Occupational Information |
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| Accounting Technology (A.S.) | Billing, Cost & Rate Clerk, Tax Preparer, Payroll Clerk, Statement Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeper | $21,500 - $48,560 (FL) | Stable; growth is estimated to be 17% (FL) | Bookkeeper & Accountants |
| Business Administration & Management (A.S.) | Accounting, Hospitality & Tourism, Insurance, Office Administration & Real Estate | Varies by position & experience | Varies by position | See Occupational Outlook Handbook: Business & Financial/Management |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management (A.S.) | Hotel Manager, Food Service Manager, Asst. Managers, Restaurant Manager |
Hotel/Motel Managers $32,450 - $125,950 (FL) Food Service Manager $39,930 - $94,120 (FL) |
Hotel/Motel Managers Stable at 12% (FL) Food Preparation & Serving Managers Stable at 14% |
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| Paralegal (A.S.) | Paralegal, Legal Assistant | $31,030 - $71,520 (FL) | Increasing; growth is estimated to be 32% (FL) | Paralegal |
| Name of Program | Possible Job Titles | Earnings | Job Outlook* (2010-2010) | Occupational Information |
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| Early Childhood Education (A.S.) | Preschool Teacher | $18,040- $38,010 (FL) | Increasing; growth expected to be 19% (FL) | Preschool Teachers |
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Human Services (A.S.) (Addiction or Youth services) Human Services (CCC) |
Mental Health Technicians, Human Services Specialist, Outreach Worker, Addictions Specialist | $21,000- $44,000 (FL) | Stable; growth estimated to be 11% (FL) | Social & Human Services Assistant |
| Name of Program | Possible Job Titles | Earnings | Job Outlook* (2010-2010) | Occupational Information |
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Computer Programming (A.S.) Computer Programming Specialist (CCC) |
Computer Programmer, Programmer Trainee |
Computer Programmer $40,720 - $117,750 (FL) | Stable; growth is estimated to be 11% | Computer Programmers |
| Internet Services Technology (A.S.) |
Internet/ Intranet administrators, |
$33,800 - $94,300 (FL) | Increasing, growth is estimated to be 19% (FL) | Web Developers |
| Networking Administrator (A.S.) |
Network Administrator, Computer Support Specialist, Network Technician |
Computer Support Specialist Network Administrator |
Computer Support Specialist Growth is estimated to be Network Administrator |
| Name of Program | Possible Job Titles | Earnings | Job Outlook* (2010-2010) | Occupational Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design Technology (A.S.) |
Graphic Designer |
$26,010- $69,110 (FL) | Stable; growth is estimated to be 15% (FL) |
Graphic Designer |
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Interior Design Technology (A.S.) |
Assistant Interior Designer, Kitchen & Bath Designer | $24,080- $83,210 (FL) | Growth estimated to be 20% (FL) | Interior Designer |
| Motion Picture Production Technology (A.S.) |
Camera Operators, Video, and Motion Picture, Audio/Sound Technician, Utility Production Assistant, Set builder, Video Editor, Camera Assistant, Production Crew member |
$26,620- $77,670 (FL) | Growth is estimated to be 5% (FL) | Camera Operator |
| Name of Program | Possible Job Titles | Earnings | Job Outlook* (2010-2010) | Occupational Information |
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Dental Assisting (CCP) |
Dental Assistant | $24,480 - $47,200 (FL) | Increasing; growth is estimated to be 29% (FL) |
Dental Assistant |
| Dental Hygiene (A.S.) |
Dental Hygienist |
$44,230 -$79,710 (FL) | Increasing; growth is estimated to be 36% (FL) |
Dental Hygienist |
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Health Information Health Information |
Health Information Technician, Coding Supervisor |
$23,000 - $57,700 (FL) |
Increasing; growth is estimated to be 20% (FL) |
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Massage Therapy (CCP) |
Massage Therapist | $19,770 - $64,710 (FL) | Stable; growth estimated to be 21% (FL) | Massage Therapist |
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Medical Assisting (CCP) |
Medical Assistant | $21,630 - $37,700 (FL) | Increasing; growth estimated to be 29% (FL) |
Medical Assistant |
| Medical Information Coder/Biller (CCC) |
Medical Coder, Medical Biller | $23,000 -$57,700 (FL) | Increasing; growth estimated to be 20% (FL) | Medical Records Technician |
| Medical Transcription (A.T.D.) | Medical Transcriptionist | $21,850 - $45,510 (FL) | Stable; growth is estimated to be 15% (FL) |
Medical Transcriptionist |
| Nursing (A.S.) | Registered Nurse | $45,550 - $81,790 (FL) | Increasing with growth estimated to be 23% (FL) |
Registered Nurse |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technology (A.S.) |
Ophthalmic Medical Technologist | $26,840 - $48,100 (FL) | Growth estimated to be 31% (FL) | Ophthalmic Medical Technician |
| Patient Care Assistant (CCP) | Nurse Aide/ Assistant, Patient Care Assistant | $18,620 - $30,320 (FL) | Increasing; growth estimated to be 22% (FL) | Nursing Assistant |
| Practical Nursing (CCP) | Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse | $32,030 - $53,430 (FL) | Increasing; growth estimated to be 24% (FL) | LPN |
| Radiography (A.S.) | Radiographer, Radiologic Technologist | $33,920 - $70,030 (FL) | Increasing; growth is estimated to be 25% (FL) | |
| Respiratory Care (A.S.) | Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy Technician |
Respiratory Therapist $40,650 - $69,300 (FL) Respiratory Therapy Technician |
Increasing; growth is estimated to be 23% (Florida) | Respiratory Therapist |
| Surgical Technology (CCP) | Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technician | $28,790 - $51,770 (FL) | Stable; growth is estimated to be 18% (FL) | Surgical Technologist |
| Name of Program | Possible Job Titles | Earnings | Job Outlook* (2010-2010) | Occupational Information |
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| Crime Scene Technology (A.S.) & (CCC) |
Crime Scene Investigator, Forensics Technician | $31,060 - $68,630 (FL) |
Stable; growth is estimated to be 16% (FL) |
Forensic Science Technician |
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Emergency Medical Technician (ATD) Emergency Medical Services (A.S.) |
Emergency Medical Technician | $21,210 - $45,550 (FL) | Increasing; growth is estimated to be 29% (FL) | Emergency Medical Technician |
| Firefighter (CCP) | Fire Fighter | $28,210 - $84,000 (FL) | Stable; growth is estimated to be 10% (FL) |
Fire Fighter |
| Paramedic (CCC) | Paramedic | $21,210 -$45,550 (FL) | Increasing; growth is estimated to be 29% (FL) |
EMT & Paramedic |
| Name of Program | Possible Job Titles | Earnings | Job Outlook* (2010-2010) | Occupational Information |
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Biotechnology (A.S.) |
Lab Technician, Chemical Technician | $26,780 - $63,720 (FL) | Stable; growth is estimated to be 8% (FL) |
Biological Technicians |
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Environmental Science Environmental Science |
Environmental Technician, Pollution- Control Technician | $24,830 - $57,240 (FL) | Increasing; growth is estimated to be 21% (FL) | Environmental Science Technician |
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Landscape & Horticulture Landscape & Landscape & Horticulture |
Nursery Grower, Garden Center Manager, Landscape Supervisor |
$25,400 - $60,800 (FL) | Increasing; growth is estimated to be 20% (FL) |
Landscaper |
| Name of Program | Possible Job Titles | Earnings | Job Outlook* (2010-2010) | Occupational Information |
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| Automotive Service Technology (CCP) |
Auto Mechanic, Tune Up Technician, Transmission Technician, Alignment Technician, Brake Repairs, A/C Repairs |
$21,500 - $58,750 (FL) | Stable; growth is estimated to be 14%(FL) | Automotive Service |
| Cosmetology (CCP) | Hairdressers, Hairstylists & Cosmetologists | $17,440 - $45,700 (FL) | Stable; growth is estimated to be 12% (FL) |
Hair Stylist |
| Diesel Technology (CCP) | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $28,220 - $61,390 (FL) | Stable; growth is estimated to be 13% (FL) |
Diesel Engine Specialist |
| Electrical Power Technology (A.S.) |
Power Plant Operators, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Wind Technicians, Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance, Instrumentation Tech |
Power Plant Operators ($45,720 - $82,650) Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
Stable; growth estimated to be 3% to 6% (FL) |
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| Engineering Technology (AS) (Electronics or Alternate Energy) |
Engineering Technician | $35,880 - $83,790 (FL) | Stable; growth estimated to be 6% (FL) |
Electronic Engineering Technician |
| Facilities Maintenance (CCP) | Maintenance & Repair Workers | $20,730 - $50,710 (FL) | Stable; growth estimated to be 15% (FL) |
General Maintenance |
| Facials Specialty (CCP) | Skincare Specialist, Aesthetician, Facial Treatment Specialist |
$17,540 - $56,070 (FL) | Increasing growth estimated to be 23% (FL) |
Skincare Specialist |
