Physical therapists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$101,020/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li…↑ Above Average
Physician assistants
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$133,260/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li…⇧ Strong
Nurse practitioners
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$129,210/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor ’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li…⇧ Strong
Family medicine physicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$235,930/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or …↗ Steady
Industrial-organizational psychologists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$109,840/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↗ Steady
Psychologists, all other
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$117,580/yrBachelor’s+ common↗ Steady
Data scientists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$112,590/yrBachelor’s common⇧ Strong
Statisticians
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$103,300/yrBachelor’s common↑ Above Average
Sports Software Developer
Build the apps, analytics tools, and fan platforms sports runs on.
$133,080/yrBachelor’s common, but portfolios/coding bootcamps can work | Projects matter a lot⇧ Strong
Information security analysts
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$124,910/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s common | Certs (Security+, Network+, etc.) strongly valued⇧ Strong
Computer network architects
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$130,390/yrBachelor’s common, but portfolios/coding bootcamps can work | Projects matter a lot↑ Above Average
Computer systems analysts
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$103,790/yrBachelor’s common↑ Above Average
Database architects
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$135,980/yrBachelor’s common↑ Above Average
Computer and information systems managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$171,200/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…⇧ Strong
Robotics Software Engineer
Robotics Software Engineers design and develop the software that controls robotic systems.
$118,000/yrBachelor's common⇧ Strong
Materials engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$101,060/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Robotics engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$102,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
General and operations managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$102,950/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…↗ Steady
Management analysts
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$101,190/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…↑ Above Average
Human resources managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$140,030/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…↗ Steady
Product managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$108,200/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
Facilities managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$104,690/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Certifications (CAPM/PMP, Lean—optional) | On-the-job g…↗ Steady
Chief executives
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$206,420/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc…↗ Steady
Marketing managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$161,030/yrPortfolio + experience matters | Associate/Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business (common) | …↗ Steady
Sales managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$138,060/yrPortfolio + experience matters | Associate/Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business (common) | …↗ Steady
Advertising and promotions managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$126,960/yrPortfolio + experience matters | Associate/Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business (common) | …↓ Declining
Public relations managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$138,520/yrPortfolio/reel + project experience | Certificate/Associate in Media Production (common…↗ Steady
Financial managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$161,700/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↑ Above Average
Salary Cap Analyst
Model contracts and the salary cap so a team can build a winning roster.
$101,350/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…↗ Steady
Economists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$115,440/yrBachelor’s common→ Limited Growth
Lawyers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$151,160/yrParalegal/assistant pathways (certificate/associate) | Lawyer path requires law degree …↗ Steady
Intellectual property attorneys
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$128,400/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↗ Steady
Art directors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$111,040/yrHigh school portfolio + training | Certificate or Associate in Design (common) | Bachel…↗ Steady
Creative Director
Creative Directors lead the visual and creative strategy for brands, campaigns, and media projects.
$138,000/yrHigh school portfolio + training | Certificate or Associate in Design (common) | Bachel…↗ Steady