Firefighters
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$59,530/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
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Careers Without a Required Four-Year Degree
Paths you can start through certificates, apprenticeships, or on the job.
Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$76,290/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Emergency management directors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$86,130/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$52,380/yrParalegal/assistant pathways (certificate/associate) | Lawyer path requires law degree …↑ Above Average
Urban Planner
Urban Planners develop land use plans and programs to create communities, accommodate population growth, and revitalize…
$78,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Legislators
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$44,810/yrParalegal/assistant pathways (certificate/associate) | Lawyer path requires law degree …↗ Steady
Government affairs lobbyists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Public health educators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Public Health Analyst
Public Health Analysts study health trends and develop programs to improve community health outcomes.
$68,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …⇧ Strong
Postal service mail carriers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$49,960/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …→ Limited Growth
Emergency medical technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$35,470/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady
Community health workers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$51,030/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↑ Above Average
Social and community service managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$78,240/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Community and social service specialists, all other
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$54,940/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Court, municipal, and license clerks
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$47,700/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Occupational health and safety technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,440/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Disaster relief coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Grant writers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$54,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Public affairs specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Volunteer coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Immigration services officers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$64,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Environmental compliance inspectors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Tribal government administrators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,100/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
City managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$112,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Grant program officers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Legislative aides
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Environmental compliance officers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Refugee resettlement coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Community organizers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Voter registration coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$38,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Peace corps volunteers coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Homeless services coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Cultural affairs directors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Historic preservation specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Youth program directors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Food bank coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Municipal clerks
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Veterans affairs counselors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
International aid workers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Public transit planners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Environmental justice advocates
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$54,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Senior services coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Civic engagement directors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Tribal liaison officers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Climate adaptation planners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Digital equity coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Public land managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Census outreach coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Community resilience planners
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Infantry officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$67,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Infantry soldier
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$38,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Armor officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$65,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Field artillery officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$67,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Field artillery specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army special forces operator
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army Ranger
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army signal officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$64,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army communications specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army public affairs officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army unmanned aircraft operator
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Army warrant officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army drill sergeant
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$55,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…→ Limited Growth
Army civil affairs specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army psychological operations specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$54,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army explosive ordnance disposal specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$60,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army chemical officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$64,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army nuclear and missile specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army physical therapy specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$55,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army food service specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$38,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…→ Limited Growth
Army watercraft operator
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army transportation officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$63,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army mechanic (91B)
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army satellite communication operator
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$50,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army linguist and interpreter
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$54,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
National Guard officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army Reserve specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$24,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army master gunner
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Naval officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy SEAL
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$74,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy surface warfare officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy submarine officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy nuclear engineer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$94,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy information systems technician
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Navy sonar technician
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy gunner's mate
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy boatswain's mate
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy culinary specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$38,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…→ Limited Growth
Navy master-at-arms (security)
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy explosive ordnance disposal
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy diver
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$60,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy parachute rigger
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Marine Corps officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Marine infantry rifleman
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$38,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Marine Raider (MARSOC)
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$74,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Marine Corps communications officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$64,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Marine Corps artillery officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$66,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Marine Corps drill instructor
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Coast Guard officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Coast Guard maritime law enforcement
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Coast Guard boatswain
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Coast Guard marine science technician
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$50,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Coast Guard port security specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy reservist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$22,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Marine Corps Reserve officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$28,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy meteorologist and oceanographer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$74,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force special operations officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force tactical air control party
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$64,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force security forces
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force aerospace engineer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$92,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Air Force missile launch officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force nuclear weapons specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force satellite communications operator
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Air Force radar technician
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$54,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force weather officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force public affairs officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$66,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force education and training officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$70,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force ROTC instructor
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$64,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air National Guard technician
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Space Force guardian officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Space Force satellite operations officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$88,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Space Force orbital analyst
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Space Force electronic warfare officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$86,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Space Force systems engineer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$94,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Space Force communications specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Space Force missile and space officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
CIA operations officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$96,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Joint Special Operations Command officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Delta Force operator
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Naval Special Warfare operator
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$76,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Special Forces weapons sergeant
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Special Forces communications sergeant
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Special Forces engineer sergeant
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Counterterrorism analyst
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$86,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Drone warfare specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Electronic warfare officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Information operations officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$80,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Psychological operations officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$74,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Civil affairs officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Military attaché
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$88,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Military strategist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$88,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
War gaming analyst
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Military operations research analyst
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$86,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Military foreign area officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Defense attaché
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$90,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Explosive ordnance disposal officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$74,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Special operations aviation officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$96,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Special operations weather technician
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$66,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Military linguist and cultural advisor
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Joint terminal attack controller
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$70,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Crossing guards and flaggers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$35,610/yrHigh school diploma (many entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's (management/specialize…↗ Steady
Funeral service managers, directors, and morticians
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$58,890/yrHigh school diploma (many entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's (management/specialize…↗ Steady
FBI Agent
FBI Special Agents investigate federal crimes including terrorism, cybercrime, organized crime, and public corruption.
$92,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Secret Service Agent
Secret Service Agents protect the President, Vice President, and other high-ranking officials, and investigate financia…
$88,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
CIA Analyst
CIA Analysts collect and evaluate intelligence information to advise policymakers on national security threats and fore…
$82,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↑ Above Average
Crime Scene Investigator
Crime Scene Investigators collect and analyze physical evidence from crime scenes to help solve criminal cases.
$62,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …⇧ Strong
Fire Marshal
Fire Marshals investigate the causes and origins of fires, enforce fire codes, and work to prevent fires through inspec…
$72,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Corrections Officer
Corrections Officers supervise and monitor inmates in jails, prisons, and other detention facilities.
$48,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …→ Limited Growth
Parole Officer
Parole Officers supervise individuals who have been released from prison on parole.
$58,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Homeland Security Specialist
Homeland Security Specialists work to protect the nation from threats including terrorism, natural disasters, and cyber…
$78,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↑ Above Average
Border Patrol Agent
Border Patrol Agents protect U.S.
$62,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Public Administrator
Public Administrators manage government agencies and programs, overseeing budgets, staff, and public services.
$72,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady