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Junior Achievement of Kansas
College & Career Guide
2016-2017
Amy Burns
Publisher
President, Junior Achievement of Kansas
Alice C. Hunt
Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor
Public Relations Manager,
Tammy Casteen,
Editor
Administrative Manager,
Melissa Kershner
Graphic Designer
To learn more about Junior Achievement
of Kansas, visit www.kansasja.org or call
785.235.3700.
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank the following for their
contributions to this guide:
Ron Estes, Kansas State Treasurer
Marci Werne, Sedgwick County District Director,
Debbie Harman, Douglas County District Director
Julie Carver, Education Coordinator
Kansas College & Career Guide 2016-17
Copyright 2016, Junior Achievement of Kansas: Topeka, Kansas
This guide contains information which is intended for personal use. It
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Some material excerpted from JA Be Entrepreneurial® and JA
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USA®. All rights reserved.
Letter from the Kansas State Treasurer’s Office
Postsecondary Ed 101
Cracking the Code
Top 50 Jobs in Kansas
Plan Your Future
15 - Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
16 - Architecture & Construction
18 - Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communications
21 - Business, Management & Administration
23 - Education & Training
25 - Finance
26 - Government & Public Administration
27 - Health Sciences
32 - Hospitality & Tourism
33 - Human Services
35 - Information Technology
36 - Law, Public Safety & Security
38 - Manufacturing
40 - Marketing, Sales & Service
42 - Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
45 - Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
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One of my roles as Kansas State Treasurer is to administer the
Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Program and encourage
families to save for higher education, whether at a university,
community college or technical college. The more families can
save now, the less that students have to rely on loans to finance
their education.
As the cost of college continues to rise, news of student debt levels
seem to be more prevalent than ever and rightfully so. Currently,
student loan debt is at an all-time high exceeding $1.2 trillion and
is the second-highest form of consumer debt next to mortgages.
When our young people should be planning their lives, many are
now faced with the burden of lifelong student debt that restricts
their disposable income. As a result many are unable to afford a
car, a home, health insurance or even the resources necessary to
start a family.
In order to help prevent students from getting in over their head with
student loan debt, we must collectively do a better job at educating
and preparing our students for the financial decisions they’ll face
when deciding how to finance their career education. Much like
other major purchases, like buying a car or shopping for your first
home, it’s to your advantage to make informed decisions. Which
educational institutions offer the degree program or technical
training a student intends to pursue, and at what cost? How do
they plan to finance their continued education? And what can they
expect for a beginning salary in their career field? These are all
important considerations for a student to weigh.
Fortunately, the Junior Achievement of Kansas College & Career
Guide is a valuable resource that provides a lot of that information,
makingitagreatstartingpointforKansasstudentsandtheirfamilies
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to achieve their career goals. By presenting our youth with a
clear understanding of the expenses they can expect throughout
college, the long term ramifications student loans or other forms
of debt can have on their future, and the average starting salary
for their chosen profession, we better equip and prepare our youth
to make financially secure decisions and succeed in their future
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postsecondary education 101
what is it? Why Does it Matter?
What is postsecondary education?
Postsecondary education is the school you go to after you
finish high school. There are many paths you can follow
to receive more training after you graduate high school.
Why isn’t a high school diploma enough?
As our world has become more connected through
the global trade, the Internet, and other technology,
specialized training after high school is necessary to be
successful.
What is a postsecondary certificate program?
Students who complete a course of study in a very specific
field may receive a certificate proving their expertise.
These programs usually take less than two years to
complete. On average, certificate holders earn 20 percent
more than people with just a high school diploma.
• In the charts on pages 15-47, careers requiring
postsecondary certificate program completion are
marked “Certificate.”
What is an associate's degree?
Associate's degrees are given out by
community colleges, junior colleges, and
some four-year colleges or universities.
These programs usually take two years to
complete if you are attending full time, and
can prepare you for a job, or prepare you
to transfer to complete a four-year degree.
• In the charts on pages 15-47, careers
requiring an associate’s degree are
marked “Associate’s.”
What is a bachelor's degree?
Granted by colleges and universities,
bachelor’s programs usually take four
years to complete if you attend school full
time. Bachelor's degrees include classes
in a variety of subjects (called general
education or gen ed requirements), and
specialized classes leading to a major,
showing you have expertise in one or two
academic areas.
• In the charts on pages 15-47, careers
requiring a bachelor’s degree are
marked “Bachelor’s.”
What is a master’s degree?
Granted by colleges and universities, master’s programs
usually take 15 months to two years to complete after
you finish your Bachelor's degree if you attend school full
time. It can take three years or more if you attend part
time, or study certain fields. Master’s degrees give you
an additional layer of expertise in a specific subject area
beyond your bachelor’s degree.
• In the chart’s on pages 15-47, careers requiring a
master’s degree are marked “Master’s.”
What is an advanced or professional degree?
Professional degrees require schooling beyond the years
you spend earning your bachelor’s degree. These degrees
can take anywhere from 15 months to five years to earn.
Some jobs, like being a doctor, lawyer, or researcher,
require an advanced degree. Other people choose to get
an advanced degree to study a topic in depth, or to earn
more money or a promotion at work.
• In the charts on pages 15-47, careers requiring
a professional degree are marked Doctoral or
Professional.

Crack The Code
Discover your career personality
Many people choose what job they’d like to do by exploring their interests. The Holland Occupational and Personality
Model is a popular tool dividing job seekers into six personality types: Conventional, Realistic, Investigative, Artistic,
Social and Enterprising.
Take our quiz to discover your Holland Code job personality.
STEP 1: Is this an activity you truly enjoy? If the answer is yes, circle the statement. Be choosy! You don’t have to
circle everything – in fact, it’s better if you don’t.
Use a copy machine.
Fly an airplane.
Talk to people at a party.
Draw or paint.
Fix a car.
Study astronomy.
Belong to a club.
Type a report.
Go to a concert.
Study wildlife.
Compete at a science fair.
Study people who live in other
places.
Work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Attend a sports event.
Use a cash register.
Give a speech.
Buy clothes for a store.
Write novels or poems.
Fix electric supplies.
Teach children.
Keep detailed records.
Work on a sales campaign.
Design clothing.
Decorate a room or office.
Meet with leaders.
Read art or music magazines.
Build something using tools.
Use a chemistry set.
Make a new friend.
Type.
Talk to sales people.
Act in a play.
Work with animals.
Learn advanced math.
Work with the elderly.
Follow a budget.
Be elected class president.
Learn a new language.
Cook a meal.
Study physics.
Sell life insurance.
Solve puzzles or brainteasers.
Go to church.
File letters and reports.
Play a musical instrument.
Put together model kits.
Work in a lab.
Help people find solutions to
personal problems.
STEP 2: Count the number of green statements you circled.
Record that in the blank next Green (C = Conventional). Do this for
statements of each color (yellow, orange, pink, purple and blue).
Green (C = Conventional) _________
Yellow (R = Realistic) _________
Orange (I = Investigative) _________
Pink (A = Artistic) _________
Purple (S = Social) _________
Blue (E = Enterprising) _________
Which three colors had the most circled statements?
_________________________________________
STEP 3: The letter next to your top three color choices represents
your Holland Code. For example, if you circle mostly pink, yellow and purple statements, your Holland Code is ARS
and your career personality is Artistic, Realistic and Social.
Record your Holland Code Here: __________________________________________________________________
CONVENTIONAL
REALISTIC
ENTERPRISING
SOCIAL
ARTISTIC
INVESTIGATIVEDoers THINKERS
Organizers
HELPERS
Persuaders
Creators
LEARN MORE:
Visit https://www.onetonline.org/explore/interests/ to see more jobs that relate to your Holland Code
interests.
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Read more about your Holland Code:
C = Conventional (Organizers): These job seekers enjoy activities that permit the organization of information
in a clear, orderly manner. They are detail-oriented people who are responsible, logical and who enjoy structured
settings. Job examples: website editor, computer programmer, safety manager, telecommunications specialist.
R = Realistic (Doers): These job seekers are technically and athletically inclined. They enjoy working with
machines, tools, objects and animals. They are practical, reserved and physical. They will enjoy working outdoors on
concrete problems and see tangible results. Job examples: electrician, surgeon, pilot, civil engineers, veterinarians.
I = Investigative (Thinkers): These job seekers are abstract problem solvers. They enjoy researching,
exploring ideas, collecting data, analyzing, inquiring and using instruments. They are methodical, original and
logical, and often have a strong interest in science. Job examples: software developer, biologist, robotics engineer,
coroners,automotive mechanics.
A = Artistic (Creators): These job seekers enjoy being original, independent, introspective, self-expressive,
innovative and unstructured. They develop skills in music, art, drama, language and writing. Job examples: architect,
fashion designer, photographer, graphic designer, writer.
S = Social (Helpers): These job seekers enjoy working with people to inform, train, enlighten or cure. They are
perceptive, responsible, emphatic and patient. These job seekers may enjoy group activities and are usually good
with words. Job examples: social worker, loan officer, psychologist, police officer, teacher.
E = Enterprising (Persuaders): These job seekers use their minds, words and feelings in dealing with people
to motivate, persuade, manage and sell goods or services or to promote ideas. They are assertive, sociable,
enthusiastic, influential, and goal oriented. They may take personal or financial risks. Job examples: production
manager, politician, financial planner, real estate agent, industrial engineer.
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50 top jobs in kansas
Source: Kansas Department of Labor,
Labor Market Information Services in
conjunction with the U.S. Department of
Labor.
Notes:
1) The job rank was determined by the
total score combining the job vacancy
survey scores, short-term demand
scores, and long-term demand scores.
2) Wage data is from the 2015 edition of
the Kansas Wage Survey.
These 50 jobs are the fastest growing in the state of Kansas for both the short and long term. This list is based on how
many jobs are likely to be available in 2020.
Rank Job Title
Minimum
Education Level
Career Cluster
Median
Annual
Wage
1 Accountants and Auditors Bachelor’s Finance $58,570
2 Registered Nurses Associate’s Health Sciences $55,880
3
Truck Drivers (Heavy and
Tractor-Trailer)
Certificate
Transportation, Distribution
& Logistics
$38,750
4
Customer Service
Representatives
Some College
Business, Management &
Administration
$30,480
5 Nursing Assistants Certificate Health Sciences $22,720
6
Secondary School Teachers,
Except Special and Career/
Technical Education
Bachelor’s Education & Training $46,010
7
Elementary School Teachers,
Except Special Education
8
Licensed Practical and
Licensed Vocational Nurses
Certificate Health Sciences $38,700
9 Administrative Assistants Some College
Administration
$29,510
10
General and Operations
Managers
Bachelor’s
Administration
$86,460
11 Carpenters Certificate Architecture & Construction $36,920
12
Automotive Service
Technicians and Mechanics
Certificate
& Logistics
$36,600
13
Truck Drivers (Light and
Delivery Services)
Certificate
& Logistics
$30,280
14
Hairdressers, Hairstylists,
and Cosmetologists
Certificate Human Services $21,480
15 Management Analysts Bachelor’s
Administration
$72,400
16
Middle School Teachers,
Except Special and Career/
Technical Education
17
Heating, Air Conditioning, and
Refrigeration Mechanics and
Installers
Certificate Architecture & Construction $44,200
18
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol
Officers
Some College
Law, Public Safety &
Security
$42,180
19
Market Research Analysts
and Marketing Specialists
Bachelor’s Marketing, Sales & Service $55,890
20
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and
Steamfitters
21
Computer User Support
Specialists
Some College Information Technology $42,800
22 Coaches and Scouts Bachelor’s Education & Training $24,980
23
Software Developers,
Applications
Bachelor’s Information Technology $85,160
24 Insurance Sales Agents Some College Finance $56,990

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Rank Job Title
Minimum
Education Level
Career Cluster
Median
Annual
Wage
25 Electricians Certificate Architecture & Construction $48,500
26
Medical and Health Services
Managers
Bachelor’s Health Sciences $75,770
27
Human Resources
Specialists
Bachelor’s
Administration
$54,880
28
Software Developers,
Systems Software
29 Computer Programmers Bachelor’s Information Technology $69,560
30
Network and Computer
Systems Administrators
31 Loan Officers Bachelor’s Finance $61,100
32 Substitute Teachers Bachelor’s Education & Training $26,040
33 Chief Executives Bachelor’s
Administration
$142,310
34 Financial Managers Bachelor’s Finance $95,000
35 Electrical Engineers Bachelor’s STEM $82,090
36 Lawyers
Doctoral or
professional
degree
Law, Public Safety &
Security
$79,250
37 Civil Engineers Bachelor’s STEM $71,970
38
Electrical Power-Line
Installers and Repairers
Certificate Manufacturing $67,950
39 Cost Estimators Bachelor’s Architecture & Construction $57,370
40 Graphic Designers Bachelor’s
Art, Audio/Visual
Technology &
Communications
$40,610
41
Operating Engineers
and Other Construction
Equipment Operators
42
Preschool Teachers, Except
Special Education
Associate’s Education & Training $26,590
43 Computer Systems Analysts Bachelor’s Information Technology $75,650
44 Mechanical Engineers Bachelor’s STEM $69,440
45
Training and Development
Specialists
Bachelor’s
Administration
$56,440
46
First-Line Supervisors of
Construction Trades and
Extraction Workers
Some College Architecture & Construction $55,990
47
Property, Real Estate, and
Community Association
Managers
Bachelor’s Marketing, Sales & Service $52,820
48
Production, Planning, and
Expediting Clerks
Some College
& Logistics
$43,450
49 Sheet Metal Workers Certificate Architecture & Construction $38,670
50
Welders, Cutters, Solderers,
and Brazers
The “Minimum Education Level” is to help you figure out the expected education
requirements you should have to work in this job.

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Plan Your Future
Where to get an education for
your dream career
On the following pages, you will find charts listing a wide variety of careers available to you in the state of Kansas.
The charts are organized by the career clusters listed earlier in this guide, so jobs requiring similar skills and interests
are grouped together.
Each chart includes a job title, a job description, information about how much you can expect to earn working in
this field, the minimum education level you should have to get a job in this field, and a listing of schools that have
degrees that can lead to a career in this field.
Career clusters are groups of jobs and industries that are related by skills and products. Identifying possible jobs
from the career clusters now will help you make good decisions in the future. On the following pages, you’ll see a list
of different types of jobs, listed by career cluster.
As you’re exploring the career clusters, think about which three clusters seem the most interesting to you, and have
the jobs you would most like to do when you grow up.
Data is compiled from Kansas Department of Labor, Kansas Labor Information Center, the U.S. Department of
Labor Statistics and the Occupational Information Network. Entry-level, median and experienced wage rates
represent salaries in the 25th, 50th and 75th percentile.
Information regarding education available in Kansas was submitted by the schools. If a school you are
interested in has not reported their information for inclusion, we recommend reaching out to that school for more
information.
*Data unavailable
The Following Schools Are Listed By Their
Abbreviations:
Benedictine - Benedictine College
Bethany - Bethany College
Butler - Butler Community College
CCC - Central Christian College of Kansas
Cleveland U. - Cleveland University – Kansas City
Cloud - Cloud County Community College
Colby - Colby Community College
Cowley - Cowley College
DC3 - Dodge City Community College
ESU - Emporia State University
Friends U. - Friends University
Garden City - Garden City Community College
Hesston - Hesston College
Highland - Highland Community College
JCCC - Johnson County Community College
K-State - Kansas State University
KWU - Kansas Wesleyan University
MATC - Manhattan Area Technical College
Neosho - Neosho County Community College
Pitt State - Pittsburg State University
Sterling - Sterling College
Tabor - Tabor College
KU - The University of Kansas
U. St. Mary - University of Saint Mary
Washburn - Washburn University
Washburn Tech - Washburn University Institute of
Technology
WATC - Wichita Area Technical College
WSU - Wichita State University
Z Hair Academy - Z Hair Academy

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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Jobs related to agriculture, livestock, crops and produce.
Job Title & Description
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Available Local Education
Agricultural Engineers
Use engineering technology and biological
science to solve large-scale agricultural problems
including power and machinery, electrification,
structures, and soil.
$63,770 $77,920 $90,600 Bachelor’s
Butler
Garden City
K-State
Environmental Engineers
Design, plan or perform engineering duties
in the prevention, control and remediation of
environmental health hazards. They use a variety
of engineering disciplines.
$72,760 $90,000 $108,510 Bachelor’s
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Hesston
K-State
KU
Farm Equipment Mechanics & Technicians
Diagnose, repair, or overhaul farm machinery
and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy
equipment, and irrigation systems.
$32,700 $39,550 $54,270 Certificate
DC3
Garden City
Highland
K-State
KU
Washburn Tech
Farm, Ranch and Other Agricultural Managers
Manage farms, ranches, aqua cultural operations,
greenhouses, nurseries, timber tracts, cotton
gins, packing houses, or other agricultural
establishments for employers.
$45,930 $64,170 $83,360 Certificate
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
Cowley
DC3
Garden City
Highland
First-Line Supervisors of Landscapers, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeepers
Plan, organize, direct, or coordinate activities
of workers engaged in landscaping or grounds-
keeping activities, such as planting and
maintaining of ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers
and lawns.
$33,440 $40,120 $50,630 Certificate
Butler
Cloud
Colby
DC3
Garden City
Highland
Fish and Game Warden
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game
law violations. Investigate reports of damage to
crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological
data.
$40,160 $41,200 $46,450 Certificate
Butler
CCC
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Highland
K-State
KU
Sterling
Washburn Tech
Landscaping Managers
Plan, organize, direct, or coordinate workers
engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping
activities, such as planting and maintaining of
ornamental trees, shurbs, flowers and lawns.
$28,780 $41,260 $51,210 Certificate
CCC
Cowley
JCCC
K-State
Tabor
Nursery and Greenhouse Managers
Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate
activities of workers engaged in propagating,
cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties,
such as trees, shrubs, flowers, mushrooms, and
other plants.
$45,930 $64,170 $83,360 Certificate
CCC
Cowley
Friends U.
JCCC
K-State
Tabor
Soil and Plant Scientists
Conduct research in breeding, physiology,
production, yield, and management of crops and
agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery
stock. Study the chemical, physical, biological,
and mineralogical composition of soils as they
relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and
map soils and investigate effects of alternative
practices on soil and crop productivity.
$48,870 $61,840 $72,610 Bachelor’s
CCC
Cloud
Colby
DC3
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
JCCC
K-State
Tabor
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Architecture & Construction
Jobs related to designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining buildings and other structures.
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Architects
Design and oversee the construction of safe,
functional, and attractive buildings.
$48,500 $64,300 $78,270 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Colby
Cowley
DC3
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
WATC
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and
structural features of buildings, or prepare
drawings and topographical relief maps used
in civil engineering projects such as highways,
bridges, and public works.
$35,370 $43,470 $53,240 Associate’s
Brick Masons – Stone Masons
Design and create floors, partitions, fireplaces,
and other structures with brick, concrete block,
and other masonry units.
$45,190 $53,520 $62,370 Certificate
JCCC
MATC
Washburn Tech
Carpenters
Perform various building jobs from home
buildings to large commercial projects.
$31,400 $37,230 $46,820 Certificate
DC3
Hesston
Highland
Neosho
Washburn Tech
WATC
Carpet, Floor, and Tile Installers and
Finishers
Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-
absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative
coverings to floors.
$22,290 $41,400 $53,970 Certificate
DC3
Highland
Washburn Tech
WATC
Cement Masons
Mix, place, and finish concrete for various
construction projects.
$31,680 $39,750 $48,260 Certificate DC3
Construction and Building Inspectors
Inspect structures using engineering skills to
determine structural soundness and compliance
with specifications, building codes, and other
regulations.
$43,410 $51,970 $63,030
Some
College
DC3
Garden City
JCCC
KU
Pitt State
Washburn Tech
Construction Equipment Operators
Operate one of several types of power
construction equipment used to excavate and
move. Includes motor graders, bulldozers,
scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks,
shovels, or front-end loaders.
$29,890 $35,810 $46,890
Some
College
DC3
Washburn Tech
Construction Trade Laborers
Perform routine physical labor at building sites.
Supply tools, materials and equipment to other
craft workers.
$25,370 $30,390 $37,320 Certificate
DC3
Hesston
Highland
MATC
Washburn Tech
Benedictine
Cowley
DC3
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
JCCC
K-State
KU
MATC
Pitt State
Washburn Tech
WATC

17
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Construction Managers
Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, usually
through subordinate supervisory personnel,
activities concerned with the construction
and maintenance of structures, facilities, and
systems.
$57,480 $73,400 $93,660 Bachelor’s
CCC
DC3
Hesston
Highland
JCCC
K-State
KU
MATC
Pitt State
Washburn Tech
Cost Estimators
Predict the cost of future products.
$49,610 $61,860 $76,650 Bachelor’s
CCC
DC3
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Tabor
Washburn Tech
Electricians
Install and maintain electrical systems
including climate control, security, and
communications.
$40,970 $50,680 $63,250 Certificate
Butler
DC3
Garden City
Highland
JCCC
K-State
Pitt State
Washburn Tech
Excavating and Loading Machine and
Dragline Operators
Operate or tend machinery equipped with
scoops, shovels, or buckets, to excavate and
load loose materials.
$33,500 $38,390 $48,500 Certificate
DC3
Highland
JCCC
Washburn Tech
Heating, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration (HVAC) Mechanics and
Installers
Install and repair heating, central air
conditioning, or refrigeration units.
$36,830 $44,910 $56,260 Certificate
Highland
JCCC
MATC
Neosho
Washburn Tech
WATC
First-Line Supervisors of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of
construction or extraction workers.
$44,090 $56,570 $74,980
Some
College
Highland
JCCC
K-State
KU
MATC
Neosho
Pitt State
Washburn Tech
WATC
Mechanical Drafters
Prepare detailed working diagrams of
machinery and mechanical devices,
including dimensions, fastening methods, and
other engineering information.
$37,120 $46,280 $58,400 Associate’s
Butler
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
MATC
Pitt State
Operating Engineers and Other
Construction Equipment Operators
Drive, maneuver, or control the heavy
machinery used to construct roads, bridges,
buildings, and other structures.
$29,890 $35,810 $46,890 Certificate
Butler
MATC
Washburn Tech
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Workers
Apply paint, stain, varnish, and other
finishes to buildings and other structures.
$25,310 $32,880 $42,180 Certificate DC3

18
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Plumbers, Pipe Layers, Pipe Fitters and
Steam Fitters
Build and repair the drinking water, waste
disposal, drainage, and gas systems in homes
or buildings.
$36,640 $49,380 $60,620 Certificate
DC3
Garden City
Roofers
Install and repair roofs made of various
materials.
$26,970 $33,520 $51,130 Certificate
DC3
Hesston
Highland
Sheet Metal Workers
Measure, cut, bend, shape, and fasten
sheet metal to various products.
$31,300 $39,090 $62,210 Certificate
Butler
WATC
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders,
columns, and other structural members to form
completed structures or structural frameworks.
$34,130 $38,720 $52,830 Certificate
Garden City
Surveyors
Make exact measurements and determine
property boundaries. Provide data relevant
to the shape, contour, gravitation, location,
elevation, or dimension of land or land features
on or near the earth’s surface.
$42,330 $52,160 $62,410 Bachelor’s
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Welders
Use hand-welding or flame-cutting
equipment to weld or join metal components or
to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated
metal products.
$29,640 $35,770 $44,050 Certificate
Butler
Cowley
DC3
Garden City
Highland
JCCC
MATC
Neosho
Washburn Tech
WATC
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Art Directors
Formulate design concepts and presentation
approaches and direct workers engaged in art
work, layout design, and copy writing for visual
communications media such as magazines,
books, newspapers, and websites.
$44,690 $59,630 $77,640 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Broadcast Technicians
Operate and maintain the electronic equipment
used to transmit radio and television programs.
Mostly monitor equipment behind the scenes.
$18,990 $31,940 $39,040 Associate’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Cowley
DC3
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Sterling
Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication
Jobs related to the creation of artwork and related applications including interior/textiles, graphic design, and
21st-century communications.

19
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Camera Operators
(Television, Video & Motion Pictures) Use
television, video, or motion picture cameras to
capture images or scenes for various purposes
such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video
production, or motion pictures.
$23,750 $32,240 $45,280 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
DC3
Garden City
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Sterling
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Develop and design manufactured products,
such as cars, home appliances, and children’s
toys. Combine artistic talent with research on
product use, marketing, and materials.
$43,160 $56,650 $69,440 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
DC3
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Editors
Plan the contents of publications and supervise
their preparation.
$31,910 $42,640 $63,920 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Fashion Designers
Design clothing and accessories. Create original
designs or adapt fashion trends.
$42,390 $56,420 $75,630 Associate’s
Cowley
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
Graphic Designers
Design or create graphics to meet specific
commercial or promotional needs such as
packaging, displays, or logos. These workers
may use a variety of media to achieve artistic or
decorative effects.
$33,500 $42,260 $55,490 Associate’s
Benedictine
Butler
Cloud
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WSU
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Create special effects, animation, or other visual
images using film, video, computers, or other
electronic tools and media for use in products
or creations, such as computer games, movies,
music videos, and commercials.
$35,250 $45,840 $57,300 Bachelor’s
Bethany
Butler
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn

20
Musicians and Singers
Play one or more musical instruments or
entertain by singing songs in recital, in
accompaniment, or as a member of an
orchestra, band, or other musical group. Musical
performers may entertain onstage.
* * *
Some
College
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U.St. Mary
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WSU
Photographers
Use their cameras to portray people, places, and
events.
$23,940 $30,280 $39,170 Associate’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
DC3
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
K-State
KU
KWU
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WSU
Producers and Directors
Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video,
or motion picture productions for entertainment,
information, or instruction. Responsible for
creative decisions such as interpretation of
script, casting of actors, and the overall feel of
the production.
$32,850 $43,220 $61,090 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Hesston
Highland
K-State
KU
KWU
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WSU
Public Relations Specialists
Engage in promoting or creating goodwill for
individuals, groups, or organizations by writing
or selecting favorable publicity material and
releasing it through various communications
media.
$35,230 $47,190 $64,260 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Sound Engineering Technicians and Radio
Operators
Set up, operate, and maintain the electrical
equipment for radio and television broadcast,
concerts, sound recordings, and movies in office
and school buildings.
$36,780 $47,980 $61,740 Certificate
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
DC3
Garden City
JCCC
K-State
Sterling
WSU
Telecommunications Line Repairers
Install and repair telecommunications cable,
including fiber optics.
$36,350 $51,630 $70,030 Certificate
DC3
MATC
Technical Writers
Put scientific and technical information into
readily understandable language.
$43,510 $56,870 $70,600 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
CCC
DC3
Hesston
K-State
KU
MATC
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary

21
Business, Management & Administration
Jobs relating to business ownership and creating an efficient and productive business operation.
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Accountants and Auditors
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting
records for the purpose of giving advice or
preparing statements. Install or advise on
systems of recording costs or other financial and
budgetary data.
$45,000 $57,360 $74,770 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
Neosho
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Administrative Assistants
Provide high-level administrative support by
conducting research, preparing statistical
reports, handling information requests, and
performing clerical functions such as preparing
correspondence.
$24,740 $30,310 $37,090 Certificate
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
DC3
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
JCCC
KWU
MATC
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WATC
WSU
Chief Executives
Determine and formulate policies and provide
the overall direction of companies or private and
public sector organization within the guidelines
set up by a board of directors or similar
governing body.
$101,610 $143,380 * Bachelor’s
Benedictine
CCC
Colby
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits
and job analysis for employer. May specialize in
specific areas such as position classification and
pension programs.
$60,590 $88,740 $114,930 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
CCC
Friends U.
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Computer and Information Systems
Managers
Coordinate the activities of staff in such fields as
electronic data processing, information systems,
systems analysis, and computer programming.
$81,520 $103,300 $129,900 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
K-State
KU
KWU
Neosho
Pitt State
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WSU

22
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Customer Service Representatives
Interact with customers to provide information
in response to inquiries about products and
services, and to handle and resolve complaints.
$25,280 $31,420 $38,460
Some
College
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
General and Operations Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations
of companies or public- and private-sector
organizations. Duties and responsibilities include
formulating policies, managing daily operations,
etc.
$60,840 $84,730 $123,410 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Human Resources Assistants
Compile and keep personnel records and record
data for each employee. This information may
include addresses, weekly earnings, absences,
amount of sales or production, supervisory
reports on ability, and more.
$31,940 $37,510 $43,530 Associate’s
Benedictine
CCC
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Human Resources, Training and Labor
Relations Specialists
Plan, direct, and coordinate human resource
management activities of an organization to
maximize the strategic use of human resource
and maintain functions such as employee
compensation and recruitment.
$40,630 $54,460 $70,180 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
CCC
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Washburn
WSU
Industrial Production Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and
resources necessary for manufacturing products
in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity
specifications.
$64,090 $78,620 $101,070 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn Tech
Legal Secretaries
Perform secretarial duties utilizing legal
terminology, procedures, and documents.
Prepare legal papers and correspondence,
such as summonses, complaints, motions, and
subpoenas.
$27,000 $32,960 $42,250 Certificate
CCC
Cowley
Hesston
JCCC
Washburn
Washburn Tech
Management Analysts
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations,
design systems and procedures, conduct work
simplifications and measurement studies, and
prepare operations and procedures manuals to
assist management.
$55,130 $73,080 $97,370 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
ESU
Friends U.
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU

Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Office and Administrative Support Managers
Supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical
and administrative support workers.
$58,910 $76,040 $98,960
Some
College
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
Cowley
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WSU
Public Relations Managers
Plan and direct public relations programs
designed to create and maintain a favorable
public image for employer or client; or if engaged
in fundraising, plan and direct activities to solicit
funding and maintain an operating budget.
$62,860 $83,880 $111,460 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Training and Development Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training
and development activities and staff of an
organization.
$62,960 $79,870 $126,860 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
CCC
Friends U.
Hesston
KU
Pitt State
Tabor
Washburn
WSU
Training and Development Specialists
Design and conduct training and development
programs to improve individual and
organizational performance. May analyze
training needs.
$40,790 $55,570 $75,600 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
CCC
Friends U.
Hesston
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Washburn
WSU
23
Education & Training
Careers related to education and training services, learning support services including administration and
professional support services.
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Coaches and Scouts
Teach or coach groups or individuals in the
fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate
techniques and methods of participation. May
evaluate athletes’ strengths and weaknesses
as possible recruits or to improve the athletes’
technique to prepare them for competition.
$17,980 $27,580 $45,230 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
DC3
ESU
Garden City
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Education Administrators
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic,
clerical, or auxiliary activities of public or private
schools.
$69,740 $81,290 $95,060
Bachelor’s /
Master’s
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
JCCC
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Sterling
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WSU

24
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Education, Vocation, and School Counselors
Counsel individuals and provide group
education and vocational guidance services.
$38,720 $49,200 $59,740 Master’s
Benedictine
CCC
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Elementary School Teachers
Introduce children to the basics of mathematics,
language, science, and social studies.
$39,210 $45,110 $51,500 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
K-State
KU
KWU
Neosho
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Health Educators
Promote community health by encouraging
healthy habits. Identify community needs prior
to planning and implementing programs.
$42,750 $51,620 $66,280 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Instructional Coordinators
Develop instructional material, coordinate
educational content, and incorporate current
technology in specialized fields that provide
guidelines to educators and instructors for
developing curricula.
$37,180 $52,430 $68,400 Master’s
Benedictine
CCC
ESU
Hesston
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Sterling
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Preschool Teachers (Except Special
Education)
Instruct preschool-aged children in activities
designed to promote social, physical, and
intellectual growth needed for primary school
in preschool, day care center, or other child
development facility. May be required to hold
state certification.
$19,820 $24,570 $36,510 Associate’s
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
JCCC
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Sterling
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WSU
Secondary School Teachers
Engage students in deeper and more
varied subject matter than that introduced in
elementary school.
$40,790 $46,690 $55,050 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
K-State
KU
KWU
Neosho
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU

25
Finance
Financing and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management.
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Actuaries
Use statistical and economic techniques to
evaluate future risks.
$85,560 $149,760 $181,660 Bachelor’s
Butler
CCC
Colby
Friends
Hesston
K-State
KU
MATC
Pitt State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Claims Adjusters
Review settled claims to determine that
payments and settlements have been made
in accordance with company practices and
procedures, ensuring that proper methods have
been followed.
$45,320 $60,720 $74,620 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
CCC
Friends U.
Hesston
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Financial Analysts
Analyze and interpret data about all aspects of
investment.
$58,580 $73,210 $94,380 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
CCC
Friends U.
Hesston
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Financial Managers
Plan, direct, and coordinate accounting,
investing, banking, insurance, securities, and
other financial activities of a branch, office, or
department of an establishment.
$75,010 $98,980 $132,890 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Insurance Sales Agents
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive,
or other types of insurance. May refer client to
independent brokers, work as an independent
broker, or be employed by an insurance
company.
$36,470 $52,880 $69,700
Some
College
Benedictine
CCC
Colby
Friends U.
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Loan Officers
Evaluate, authorize, or recommend different
types of loans.
$48,720 $65,780 $91,320 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
CCC
Colby
Friends U.
Hesston
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Payroll Clerks
Compile and post employee time and payroll
data. May compute employees’ time worked,
production, and commission. May compute
and post wages and deductions. May prepare
paychecks.
$32,000 $39,450 $47,660
Some
College
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Pitt State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU

26
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Personal Financial Advisors
Advise clients on financial plans using
knowledge of tax and investment strategies,
securities, insurance, pension plans, and real
estate.
$52,780 $89,950 $167,570 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
Friends U.
Hesston
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Securities, Commodities, and Financial
Services Sales Agents
Buy and sell securities in investment and trading
firms, or call upon businesses and individuals to
sell financial services. Provide financial services,
such as loan, tax, and securities counseling.
$54,650 $89,700 $139,590 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
Friends U.
Hesston
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
WSU
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
Search real estate records, examine titles, or
summarize pertinent legal or insurance details
for a variety of purposes.
$30,260 $37,060 $48,080 Certificate
CCC
Friends U.
Hesston
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
WSU
Government & Public Administration
These jobs use leadership and teamwork skills to manage and participate in government, public agencies and
institutions to serve the public good.
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Compliance Officers (Construction, Health
and Safety, and Transportation)
Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility
for or conformity with laws and regulations
governing contract compliance of licenses and
permits, and other compliance and enforcement
inspection activities.
$42,380 $53,680 $70,430 Bachelor’s
CCC
Friends U.
K-State
KU
Pitt State
WSU
Social and Community Service Managers
Plan, organize, or coordinate the activities
of a social service program or community
outreach organization. Oversee the program
or organization’s budget and policies regarding
participant involvement.
$43,830 $54,170 $69,220 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
CCC
Friends U.
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
WSU

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Health Sciences
Jobs related to diagnosing, treating and preventing health problems, related support services and
biotechnology research and development.
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Athletic Trainers
Evaluate, advise, and treat athletes to assist
recovery from injury, avoid injury, or maintain
peak physical fitness.
$31,540 $38,290 $47,890 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
K-State
KU
KWU
Neosho
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Cardiovascular Technologists and
Technicians
Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular
systems of patients for diagnostic purposes.
May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms,
cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary-functions,
lung capacity, etc.
$31,120 $53,220 $65,600 Associate’s
CCC
Colby
KU
Chiropractors
Encourage the use of natural, nondrug,
nonsurgical health treatments.
$37,730 $52,990 $76,080
Doctoral or
Professional
Butler
CCC
Cleveland U.
Colby
Cowley
Garden City
K-State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Perform complex medical laboratory tests
for diagnosis, treatment, and preventions of
disease. May train or supervise staff.
$44,760 $55,140 $65,400 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
MATC
Pitt State
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Dental Assistants
Help dentists as they examine and treat
patients.
$26,890 $33,350 $40,370 Certificate
CCC
Garden City
Hesston
WATC
Dental Hygienists
Provide preventative oral health care.
$58,620 $68,780 $79,010 Associate’s
Colby
Cowley
Hesston
JCCC
MATC
WATC
WSU
Dental Laboratory Technicians
Construct and repair full or partial dentures or
dental appliances. Artisans make their product
especially for a particular customer.
$32,070 $40,830 $47,850
Some
College
CCC
Garden City
Hesston

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Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Dentists
Diagnose and treat problems with a patient’s
teeth, gums, and other parts of the mouth.
Provide advice and instruction on taking care of
teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect
oral health.
$121,070 $152,490 *
Doctoral or
Professional
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KWU
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Produce ultrasonic recording of internal organs
for use by physicians.
$55,670 $66,100 $78,200 Associate’s
Garden City
Hesston
KU
Washburn
Dieticians & Nutritionists
Apply the principles of food and nutrition to
impact the public’s health and well-being.
$44,130 $54,670 $63,730 Bachelor’s
CCC
Colby
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
Washburn
Emergency Medical Technician or
Paramedic
Assess injuries, administer emergency medical
care, and extricate trapped individuals.
Transport injured or sick persons to medical
facilities.
$21,100 $27,480 $36,110 Certificate
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
Cowley
DC3
Garden City
Highland
JCCC
Neosho
Washburn Tech
Family and General Practitioners
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases
and injuries that commonly occur in the general
population.
$171,840 * *
Doctoral or
Professional
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Internists (General)
Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment of
diseases and injuries of internal organ systems.
Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide
range of problems associated with the internal
organs.
$143,820 * *
Doctoral or
Professional
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Colby
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational
Nurses
Assist in caring for the sick under the direction
of doctors and registered nurses.
$34,990 $39,370 $45,410 Certificate
Colby
DC3
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
JCCC
KU
KWU
MATC
Neosho
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WATC

29
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Medical and Health Services Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health
services in hospitals, clinics, managed care
organizations, public health agencies, or similar
organizations.
$61,810 $75,470 $95,190 Bachelor’s
CCC
Colby
DC3
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
Neosho
Pitt State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Medical Equipment Preparers
Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electro
medical equipment.
$25,330 $29,190 $34,250
Some
College
DC3
Hesston
Washburn
Medical Records and Health Information
Technicians
Compile, process, and maintain medical
records of hospital and clinic patients in a
manner consistent with medical, administrative,
ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of
the health care system. Process, maintain,
compile, and report patient information for
health requirements and standards in a manner
consistent with the healthcare industry’s
numerical coding system.
$26,840 $33,390 $42,280 Certificate
Butler
CCC
Cowley
Hesston
Highland
JCCC
K-State
KU
Neosho
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Washburn Tech
Medical Secretaries
Perform secretarial duties using specific
knowledge of medical terminology and hospital,
clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may
include scheduling appointments, billing
patients, and compiling and recording medical
charts, reports, and correspondence.
$25,720 $30,720 $36,860
Some
College
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Highland
JCCC
MATC
Neosho
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WSU
Neurodiagnostic Technologists
Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END)
tests such as electroencephalograms,
evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or
electronystagmograms. May perform nerve
conduction studies.
$36,060 $49,610 $58,720 Associate’s
JCCC
Washburn
Nursing Assistants
Provide routine individualized healthcare
such as changing bandages and dressing
wounds, and applying topical medications to
the elderly, convalescents, or persons with
disabilities. Monitor or report changes in health
status. Provide personal care such as bathing,
dressing, and grooming of patient.
$21,190 $23,320 $26,490 Certificate
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
DC3
Garden City
Highland
JCCC
MATC
U. St. Mary
Washburn Tech
WATC
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Diagnose, treat and help prevent diseases
of women, especially those affecting the
reproductive system and the process of
childbirth.
$176,820 * *
Doctoral or
Professional
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Friends U.
Hesston
KU
KWU
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Occupational Therapists
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in
rehabilitative programs that help restore
vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills,
as well as general independence, to disabled
persons.
$67,560 $78,770 $92,850 Master’s
CCC
Cowley
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
Neosho
U. St. Mary
Washburn

30
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
Make prescription eyeglasses and contacts.
Glass lenses can be shaped by hand or using
automated equipment.
$27,860 $33,230 $38,760
Some
College
Hesston
U. St. Mary
Optometrists
Examine, diagnose, treat, and manage
diseases and disorders of the visual system.
$69,580 $94,690 $141,390
Doctoral or
Professional
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Pediatricians
Plan and carry out medical care programs for
children from birth to age 21.
$98,700 $153,170 *
Doctoral or
Professional
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
KU
KWU
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Pharmacists
Serve society as the health professional
most knowledgeable about the proper use of
medicines.
$107,740 $120,830 $136,990
Doctoral or
Professional
Bethany
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
Tabor
U. St. Mary
WSU
Physical Therapist Aides
Work with evaluation, treatment, and
prevention of physical disability, movement
dysfunction, and pain, under the guidance of a
physical therapist.
$18,300 $24,010 $29,320
Some
College
CCC
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KWU
U. St. Mary
Physical Therapist Assistants
Work with evaluation, treatment, and
prevention of physical disability, movement
dysfunction, and pain, under the guidance of a
physical therapist.
$45,850 $54,540 $62,360 Associate’s
CCC
Colby
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KWU
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Physical Therapists
Practitioners work with evaluation, treatment,
and prevention of physical disability,
movement dysfunction, and pain.
$68,820 $79,610 $93,000
Doctoral or
Professional
Bethany
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU

31
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Physician Assistants
Under the supervision of a physician,
diagnoses and treats patients suffering from
disease and injury.
$81,570 $95,090 $112,640 Master’s
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
WSU
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Take X-rays and CAT scans or administers
nonradioactive materials into patient’s blood
stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes
technologists who specialize in other modalities.
$42,970 $49,950 $58,530 Associate’s
Colby
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Washburn
Registered Nurses
Care for the sick and help people stay well.
$47,020 $56,320 $66,990 Associate’s
Benedictine
Butler
Cloud
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
MATC
Neosho
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Respiratory Therapists
Evaluate, treat, and care for patients with
breathing disorders.
$43,080 $50,110 $58,610 Associate’s
CCC
Colby
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Speech and Language Pathologists
Identify, assess, and treat people with speech
and language disorders.
$50,650 $65,970 $86,200 Master’s
Colby
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
WSU
Surgeons
Physicians who specialize in performing
operations to re-establish the patients’ health
and well-being.
* * *
Doctoral or
Professional
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
KU
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Surgical Technologists
Work closely with surgeons, registered nurses,
and anesthesiologists to provide the best
possible care for the patient in surgery.
$32,890 $37,710 $45,740 Certificate
CCC
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Neosho
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WATC

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Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Veterinarians
Care for pets, livestock, sporting animals, and
protect humans against diseases carried by
animals.
$53,790 $71,470 $86,590
Doctoral or
Professional
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WATC
WSU
Veterinary Technicians
Perform medical tests in a laboratory
environment for use in the treatment and
diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare
vaccines and serums for prevention of
diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take
blood samples, and execute laboratory tests,
such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean
and sterilize instruments and materials and
maintain equipment and machines. May assist
a veterinarian during surgery.
$24,180 $28,520 $34,800 Associate’s
CCC
Colby
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
WATC
Hospitality & Tourism
Promoting skills management of restaurants and other food-related service, travel, tourism and events including
culinary arts and lodging.
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Chefs and Head Cooks
Responsible for the preparation and cooking of
food in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other
establishments.
$24,500 $32,650 $40,400 Associate’s
Butler
Garden City
JCCC
Washburn
Washburn Tech
Food Service Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an
organization or department that serves food and
beverages.
$35,020 $44,030 $61,790 Certificate
Butler
CCC
Cowley
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
Washburn
Lodging Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an
organization or department that provides lodging
and other accommodations.
$30,260 $40,230 $72,210 Associate’s
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Friends U.
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers
Supervise work activities of cleaning personnel
in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other
establishments.
$28,400 $34,940 $43,800 Certificate
Butler
CCC
Friends U.
Hesston
K-State
Washburn

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Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Recreation Workers
Conduct recreation activities with groups
in public, private, or volunteer agencies or
recreation facilities. Organize and promote
activities, such as arts and crafts, sports,
games, music, dramatics, social recreation,
camping, and hobbies, taking into account the
needs and interests of individual members.
$18,570 $23,280 $29,310 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
CCC
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Washburn
Human Services
Jobs that meet the needs of individuals, children and families through human service and family and consumer
sciences careers.
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Clergy
Conduct religious worship and perform other
spiritual functions associated with beliefs and
practices of religious faith or denomination.
Provide spiritual and moral guidance, and
assistance to members.
$34,830 $41,580 $49,570 Bachelor’s
CCC
Friends U.
Hesston
KWU
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Clinical, Counseling, and School
Psychologists
Diagnose and treat mental disorders; learning
disabilities; and cognitive, behavioral, and
emotional problems using individual, child,
family, and group therapies.
$48,580 $58,000 $72,230
Doctoral or
Professional
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Directors, Religious Activities and
Education
Plan, direct, or coordinate programs designed
to promote the religious education or activities
of a denominational group. May provide
counseling and guidance relative to marital,
health, financial, and religious problems.
$44,270 $63,070 $72,080 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
CCC
Cowley
Friends U.
Hesston
KWU
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and
Cosmetologists
Provide beauty services, such as shampooing,
cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and
massaging and treating scalp. May apply
makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and
provide nail and skin care services.
$17,790 $21,110 $30,500 Certificate
Cowley
DC3
Garden City
JCCC
Washburn Tech
Z Hair Academy
Interpreters and Translators
Interpret oral or sign language, or translate
written text from one language into another.
$23,970 $30,700 $46,210 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Friends U.
JCCC
KU
WSU

34
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Marriage and Family Therapists
Diagnose and treat mental and emotional
disorder, whether cognitive, affective, or
behavioral, within the context of marriage and
family systems.
$38,270 $45,270 $66,970 Master’s
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Tabor
Washburn
WSU
Massage Therapists
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues
and joints. May assist in the assessment
of range of motion and muscle strength, or
propose client therapy plans.
$18,400 $22,540 $34,280 Certificate
Colby
Garden City
WATC
Mental Health Counselors
Work with individuals and groups to promote
the best possible mental health.
$30,830 $40,290 $48,020 Master’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Probation Officers and Correctional
Treatment Specialists
Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation
of law offenders in custody or on probation or
parole. Make recommendations for actions
involving the formulation of rehabilitation plans
or treatments.
$34,850 $38,430 $44,460 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KWU
Pitt State
Tabor
Washburn
Social and Human Service Assistants
Assist experts in psychology, rehabilitation,
or social work to provide client services and
support for families.
$25,990 $30,870 $34,990
Some
College
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Washburn
Social Workers
Provide social services and assistance to im-
prove the social and psychological functioning
of children and their families and to maximize
the family well being and the academic func-
tioning of children.
$38,430 $41,350 $60,510 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
Washburn
WSU
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder
Counselors
Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol,
tobacco, drugs or other problems, such as
gambling and eating disorders. May counsel
individuals, families, or groups or engage in
prevention programs.
$28,910 $35,520 $45,050 Master’s
Benedictine
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn

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Information Technology
Careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia,
training and more.
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Computer Software Engineers
Develop, create, and modify computer software
or specialized utility programs to meet the needs
of particular clients or the general computer
user.
$76,870 $95,430 $117,570 Bachelor’s
Butler
Colby
DC3
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
Washburn
WSU
Computer and Information Systems
Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such
fields as electronic data processing, information
systems, systems analysis, and computer
programming.
$81,520 $103,300 $129,900 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Neosho
Pitt State
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WSU
Computer, Automatic Teller, and Office
Machine Repairers
Repair, maintain, or install computers, word
processing systems, automated teller machines,
and electronic office machines, such as
duplicating or fax machines.
$24,160 $31,190 $44,050
Some
College
JCCC
Computer Support Specialists
Provide technical assistance to computer
system users. Answer questions or resolve
computer problems for clients in person, via
telephone, or from remote locations.
$44,520 $54,180 $64,490 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
Colby
DC3
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
Neosho
Pitt State
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WATC
Computer Systems Analysts
Plan and develop methods for computerizing
business and scientific tasks for improving
computer systems.
$58,300 $75,640 $93,320 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Database Administrators
Coordinate changes to computer databases,
test, and implement the database applying
knowledge of database management systems.
$56,770 $74,230 $97,800 Bachelor’s
Butler
DC3
Hesston
Highland
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Washburn

36
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Forensic Computer Analysts
Provide many services based on gathering
digital information, from investigating computer
systems and data to determining how an
unauthorized user hacked a system. Protects
computer systems, recovers and restores files,
analyzes data, provides reports, feedback, and
in some cases, testimony.
$58,300 $75,640 $93,320 Bachelor’s KWU
Information Security Analysts
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security
measures for the protection of computer
networks and information. May ensure
appropriate security controls are in place that
will safeguard digital files and vital electronic
infrastructure.
$49,330 $63,640 $86,890 Bachelor’s
Butler
Cowley
DC3
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Washburn
Network and Computer Systems
Administrators
Install, configure, and support an organization’s
local area network (LAN), wide area network
(WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a
network system. Maintain network hardware
and software.
$52,540 $66,830 $82,370 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
DC3
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
MATC
Pitt State
U. St. Mary
Washburn Tech
WSU
Software Developers / Applications
Develop applications that allow people to do
specific tasks on a computer or other devices.
Develop the underlying systems that run the
devices or control networks.
$68,960 $90,640 $111,520 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
DC3
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Washburn
WSU
Web Developer
Design, create, and modify websites. Analyze
user needs to implement website content,
graphics, performance, and capacity. May
integrate websites with other computer
applications. May convert written, graphic,
audio, and video components to compatible web
formats by using software designed to facilitate
the creation of web and multimedia content.
$39,380 $51,950 $72,650 Associate’s
Benedictine
Butler
Cowley
DC3
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Washburn
WSU
Law, Public Safety & Security
Careers related to legal, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical
support services.
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Detective and Criminal Investigators
These plainclothes investigators collect facts
and evidence for criminal cases.
$41,790 $50,200 $69,350
Some
College
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KWU
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU

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Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Emergency Management Directors
Plan and direct disaster response or crisis
management activities, provide disaster
preparedness training, and prepare emergency
plans and procedures for natural (e.g.,
hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime,
or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant
emergencies or hazardous materials spills)
disasters or hostage situations.
$38,440 $48,220 $67,270 Bachelor’s KWU
Firefighters
Control and extinguish fire or respond to
emergency situations where life, property, or the
environment is at risk.
$28,650 $35,500 $44,380 Certificate
Butler
CCC
Cowley
DC3
Garden City
JCCC
Lawyers
Draw up wills, contracts, and other legal
documents, offer legal advice and opinions, and
prosecute or defend people in courts.
$60,610 $79,350 $127,230
Doctoral or
Professional
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Supervise and coordinate activities of members
of the police force.
$48,730 $63,200 $77,800
Some
College
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Assist lawyer by researching legal precedent,
investigating facts, or preparing legal
documents. Conduct research to support a
legal proceeding to formulate a defense, or to
initiate legal action.
$35,720 $42,010 $50,010 Associate’s
CCC
Cowley
Hesston
JCCC
Washburn
Washburn Tech
WSU
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers
Prevent crime and apprehend law breakers.
$35,710 $43,950 $53,560
Some
College
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Cowley
DC3
Friends U.
Garden City
JCCC
K-State
KWU
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WATC
WSU

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Manufacturing
Careers related to the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and
technical support activities (such as maintenance and repair).
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Buyers and Purchasing Agents
Make sure the goods and services purchased by
the company are suitable and sufficient.
$37,750 $50,440 $66,000
Some
College
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Friends U.
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Tabor
Washburn
Chemical Engineers
Design chemical plant equipment and devise
processes for manufacturing chemicals and
product, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber,
plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp.
$87,990 $106,410 $119,650 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Chemical Equipment Operators, and Tenders
Operate or tend equipment to control chemical
changes or reactions in the processing of
industrial or consumer products.
$35,010 $44,970 $63,930
Some
College
Benedictine
CCC
Civil Engineering Technicians
Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in
planning, designing, and overseeing construction
and maintenance of structures and facilities under
the direction of engineering staff.
$33,450 $41,330 $50,290 Associate’s
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Cowley
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
Pitt State
U. St. Mary
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators
(Metal and Plastic Materials)
Operate computer-controlled machines or robots
to perform one or more machine functions on
metal or plastic pieces.
$28,350 $34,180 $40,310 Certificate
Benedictine
Butler
Cowley
DC3
Highland
JCCC
K-State
Pitt State
Washburn
Washburn Tech
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Technicians
Apply electrical theory and related knowledge
to test and modify developmental or operational
electrical machinery and electrical control
equipment and circuitry in industrial or
commercial plants.
$45,650 $57,010 $68,880 Associate’s
Benedictine
Butler
DC3
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
Pitt State
WSU
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Repair, test, adjust, install, and assemble
electronic equipment, such as industrial controls,
transmitters, and antennas.
$29,640 $45,130 $59,570 Certificate
Benedictine
Butler
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
Pitt State
Washburn Tech
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers
Supervise and coordinate the activities of
mechanics, installers, and repairers.
$43,420 $56,340 $73,200 Certificate
CCC
Friends U.
Garden City
JCCC
K-State
Pitt State

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Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual
Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
First-Line Supervisors of Production and
Operating Workers
production and operating workers such as
inspectors, precision workers, machine setters
and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plan
and system operators.
$42,390 $54,020 $67,260 Certificate
CCC
Friends U.
K-State
Pitt State
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Apply engineering theory and principles to
problems of industrial layout or manufacturing
production, usually under the direction of
engineering staff.
$45,640 $59,030 $80,920 Associate’s
Butler
CCC
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
Pitt State
WSU
Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and
Maintenance Workers
Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform
other routine machinery maintenance.
$39,760 $48,640 $60,070 Certificate
Butler
K-State
Washburn Tech
WATC
Machinists
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to
produce precision parts and instruments. Includes
precision instrument makers who fabricate,
modify, or repair mechanical instruments.
$33,050 $38,630 $47,280 Certificate
Butler
Cowley
Hesston
K-State
Washburn Tech
WATC
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers,
and Material Movers
Supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers,
laborers, or material movers.
$35,980 $46,150 $58,270
Some
College
CCC
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
Pitt State
Managers of Production and Operating
Workers
production and operating workers such as
inspectors, precision workers, machine setters
and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plan
and system operators.
$42,390 $54,020 $67,260 Certificate
Butler
CCC
Friends U.
Hesston
K-State
Pitt State
U. St. Mary
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Apply theory and principles of mechanical
engineering to modify, develop, and test
machinery and equipment under direction of
engineering staff or physical scientists.
$41,360 $48,890 $58,660 Associate’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Hesston
K-State
Pitt State
U. St. Mary
WATC
WSU
Millwrights
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy
equipment according to layout plans, blueprints,
or other drawings.
$44,160 $65,090 $80,170
Some
College
Cowley
Painters (Transportation Equipment)
Operate or tend painting machines to paint
surfaces of transportation equipment, such as
automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, and
airplanes.
$29,940 $36,350 $49,590 Certificate
Highland
WATC
Power Plant Operator
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to
generate electric power. Includes auxiliary
equipment operators.
$44,630 $62,690 $77,230 Certificate
Garden City
K-State

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Marketing, Sales and Service
Planning, managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Plan and direct advertising policies and programs
or produce collateral materials such as posters,
contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra
interest in the purchase of a product or service.
$56,690 $68,620 $80,660 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Advertising Sales Agents
Sell or solicit advertising, including graphic art,
advertising space in publications, custom-made
signs, or TV and radio advertising time.
$28,630 $44,400 $62,940
Some
College
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
DC3
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
KU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Interior Designers
Plan and furnish the interiors of private homes,
public buildings, and commercial establishments.
$30,120 $39,250 $49,960 Bachelor’s
CCC
JCCC
K-State
Pitt State
Sterling
WATC
Market Research Analysts
Research market conditions in local, regional
or national areas to determine potential sales
of a product or service. May gather information
on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of
marketing.
$43,930 $57,370 $76,060 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Tabor
Washburn
WSU
Marketing Managers
Determine the demand for products and services
offered by a firm and its competitors and identify
potential customers. Develop pricing strategies
with the goal of maximizing the firm’s profits or
shares.
$84,830 $114,210 $153,140 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU

41
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Property, Real Estate, and Community
Associations Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate selling, buying,
leasing, or governance activities of commercial,
industrial, or residential real estate properties.
$37,290 $52,120 $65,140 Bachelor’s
CCC
Friends U.
K-State
KU
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Real Estate Sales Agents
Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform
duties such as study property listings, interview
prospective clients, accompany clients to
property sites and discuss conditions of sale.
$29,750 $57,570 $76,340
Some
College
CCC
Friends U.
K-State
Sterling
Tabor
Washburn
WSU
Sales Managers
Direct the actual distribution or movement of a
product or service to the customer. Coordinate
sales distribution by establishing sales territories,
quotas, and goals, as well as establishing
training programs for sales representatives.
$72,730 $104,080 $156,960 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Sales Representatives, Wholesale &
Manufacturing (Except Technical & Scientific
Products)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to
businesses, government agencies and other
organizations. Contact customers, explain
product features, answer any questions that their
customers might have, and negotiate prices.
$41,110 $58,310 $84,650 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Friends U.
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU
Sales Representatives, Wholesale &
Manufacturing (Technical & Scientific
Products)
Sell goods for wholesalers/manufacturers to
businesses, government agencies, and other
organizations. Contact customers, explain
product features, answer any questions the
customers might have, and negotiate prices.
$53,460 $73,870 $113,700 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Friends U.
Hesston
K-State
KU
Pitt State
Tabor
U. St. Mary
WSU

42
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Jobs related to scientific research, professional and technical services including laboratory and testing services,
and research and development services.
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Biological Technicians
Assist with set up, operation, and maintenance
of laboratory instruments and equipment,
monitor experiments, make observations, and
calculate and record results.
$34,240 $40,190 $49,900 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Cloud
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
JCCC
K-State
KU
KWU
MATC
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Biomedical Engineers
Use what they know about engineering, biology,
and biomechanical principles to design artificial
organs, prosthetics, instrumentation, and
medical information systems.
$77,890 $93,640 $149,360 Bachelor’s
Butler
CCC
DC3
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Sterling
WSU
Chemists
Search for and put into practical use new
knowledge about chemicals.
$51,550 $67,800 $87,190 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
WSU

43
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Median
Education
Required
Civil Engineers
Design and supervise construction of roads,
airports, tunnels, bridges, water supplies,
sewages systems, and buildings.
$63,070 $74,770 $90,720 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Colby
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
U. St.Mary
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly
diagrams, and layout drawings used for the
manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical
equipment.
$41,100 $50,640 $64,560 Associate’s
Benedictine
Butler
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
Pitt State
Electrical Engineers
Design, develop, test, and supervise the
production of electrical and electronic equipment.
$68,620 $81,430 $99,860 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Colby
DC3
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
WSU
Electrical Engineering Technicians
Test or modify developmental or operational
electrical machinery or electrical control
equipment and circuitry in industrial or
commercial plants or laboratories. Usually work
under direction of engineers or technologists.
$45,650 $57,010 $68,880 Certificate Cloud
Electronics Engineers
Research, design, develop, and test electronic
components and systems for commercial,
industrial, military, or scientific use using
knowledge of electronic theory and materials
properties.
$63,880 $78,300 $98,620 Bachelor’s
Butler
CCC
DC3
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
WSU
Engineering Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields
as architecture and engineering, or research and
development in these fields.
$90,420 $110,400 $137,850 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Hesston
K-State
KU
WSU
Environmental Science and Protection
Technicians
Performs laboratory and field tests to monitor
the environment and investigate sources of
pollution, including those that affect health. Work
under direction of an environmental scientist or
specialist.
$31,590 $43,620 $59,640 Associate’s
CCC
Cloud
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor

44
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Conduct research or perform investigation for
the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating
sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either
the environment or the health of the population.
$49,060 $55,330 $79,690 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Cloud
Hesston
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Industrial Engineers
Determine ways for organizations to use people,
machines, materials, information, and energy.
$63,050 $79,440 $97,200 Bachelor’s
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
WSU
Mechanical Engineers
Involved with the production, transmission, and
use of mechanical power and heat.
$57,940 $70,680 $86,220 Bachelor’s
Benedictine
Bethany
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Garden City
Hesston
K-State
KU
U. St. Mary
WSU
Medical Scientists
Conduct research dealing with the understanding
of human diseases and the improvement of
human health. Engage in clinical investigation or
other research, production, technical writing, or
related activities.
$61,290 $85,840 $127,730
Doctoral or
Professional
Benedictine
Butler
CCC
Cowley
Garden City
Hesston
KU
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn
Microbiologists
Investigate the growth, structure, development,
and other characteristics of microscopic
organisms, such as bacteria, algae or fungi.
$42,360 $49,060 $58,230 Bachelor’s
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
DC3
ESU
Friends U.
Garden City
Hesston
Highland
K-State
KU
KWU
Pitt State
Sterling
Tabor
U. St. Mary
Washburn

45
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Nuclear Engineers
Work with or supervise nuclear power plant
design, construction or operation; nuclear
medicine and health physics; industrial
applications such as gauging, tracing, forensics
and food sterilization; and research at national
laboratories.
$80,860 $100,760 $121,450 Bachelor’s
Butler
CCC
Colby
Cowley
Hesston
K-State
Physicists
Conduct research into physical phenomena,
develop theories on the basis of observation
and experiments, and devise methods to apply
physical laws and theories.
$130,200 $143,470 $155,720
Doctoral or
Professional
KWU
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually
under the director of a surveyor, cartographer,
or photogrammetrist to obtain data used for
construction, mapmaking, boundary location,
mining, and other functions.
$27,920 $34,750 $43,030 Certificate
K-State
KU
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines.
Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment
including resolving electrical, mechanical, and
hydraulic malfunctions.
$47,260 $55,020 $60,730 Certificate Cloud
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Jobs related to the maintenance and repair of delivery trucks, cargo planes and other transport vehicles.
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Air Traffic Controllers
Responsible for keeping air traffic flowing
smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
$82,070 $120,590 $144,560 Associate’s
Hesston
K-State
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft
engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and
pneumatic systems.
$54,910 $63,900 $74,080 Certificate
K-State
WATC
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Repair and refinish automotive bodies and
straighten vehicle frames.
$31,070 $38,370 $54,960 Certificate
Butler
Highland
MATC
Washburn Tech
WATC
Automotive Service Technicians and
Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive
vehicles.
$26,420 $35,470 $46,850 Certificate
Butler
Cowley
DC3
Garden City
Highland
JCC
MATC
Pitt State
Washburn Tech
WATC

46
Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks,
buses, and all types of diesel engines. Includes
mechanics working primarily with automobile
diesel engines.
$33,460 $40,900 $50,760 Some College
DC3
Highland
Pitt State
Washburn Tech
Commercial Pilots
Pilot and navigate the flight of small fixed or
rotary winged aircraft, primarily for the transport
of cargo and passengers. Requires commercial
rating.
$79,930 $101,380 $117,220 Certificate
CCC
DC3
Hesston
K-State
Locomotive Engineers
Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-
turbine-electric locomotives to transport
passengers or freight. Interpret train orders,
electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules
and regulations.
$43,250 $50,370 $57,530 Some College
CCC
JCCC
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile
mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic
equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders,
and conveyors, used in construction, logging,
and surface mining.
$36,680 $45,700 $56,810 Certificate Washburn Tech
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Plan and prepare production schedules for
the manufacturing of industrial or commercial
products.
$37,800 $49,260 $59,440 Some College
CCC
Hesston
K-State
Pitt State
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance
Equipment Operators
Lay, repair, and maintain track for standard or
narrow-gauge railroad equipment used in
regular railroad service or in plant yards,
quarries, sand and gravel pits, and mines.
Includes ballast cleaning machine operators
and railroad bed tamping machine operators.
$42,500 $52,750 $58,610 Some College JCCC
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
Operate railroad track switches. Couple or
uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up
trains. Signal engineers by hand or flagging.
May inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes,
and hand brakes.
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew
within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar
location. Conductors coordinate activities of train
crew on passenger or freight trains. Yardmasters
review train schedules and switching orders
and coordinate activities of workers engaged in
railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup
or breakup of trains and yard switching.

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Annual Wage
Entry Level
Annual Wage
Median
Annual Wage
Experienced
Education
Required
Recreation Vehicle Service Technicians
Diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair, or overhaul
recreational vehicles including travel trailers.
$23,030 $29,330 $34,970 Certificate Butler
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution
Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation,
storage, or distribution activities in accordance
with governmental policies and regulations.
$67,610 $86,330 $113,620 Bachelor’s
CCC
Hesston
K-State
KU
Truck Drivers (Heavy and Tractor-Trailer)
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with
a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW, to transport
and deliver goods, livestock, or materials in
liquid, loose, or packaged form.
$32,100 $38,870 $48,950 Certificate
Cloud
DC3
Garden City
JCCC
Washburn Tech
Truck Drivers (Light and Delivery Services)
Deliver or pick up merchandise and packages in
a local area. Often includes driver for companies
like UPS or FedEx who use automatic routing or
location software.
$20,970 $29,050 $39,630 Certificate
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