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Median salary

$88,000

Median annual salary based on certification and degree program completion.

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Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Aeronautics: Powerplant
Certificate of Achievement
Aeronautics: Powerplant
AS Degree
Agriculture - Horticulture And Landscaping
AS Degree
Agriculture - Landscape Practices
Certificate of Achievement
Agriculture Animal Science
AS-T Degree

Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.
Engineering
AS Degree
Engineering
AA Degree
Engineering
Certificate of Achievement
Engineering (Non-Transfer)
AS Degree
Engineering (Required Calculus) (Transfer)
AS Degree

Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and respective technology. Investigate and analyze characteristics of human behavior and performance as it relates to the use of technology.
Engineering
AS Degree
Engineering
AA Degree
Engineering
Certificate of Achievement
Engineering (Non-Transfer)
AS Degree
Engineering (Required Calculus) (Transfer)
AS Degree

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.
Agricultural And Industrial Technology: Industrial Mechanics
Certificate of Achievement
Analog And Digital Circuit Electronic Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Analog And Digital Circuit Electronic Technology
AS Degree
Apprenticeship: Electricity, Industrial
AS Degree
Apprenticeship: Electricity, Industrial
Certificate of Achievement

Assist industrial engineers in such activities as quality control, inventory control, or material flow methods. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.
Agricultural And Industrial Technology: Industrial Mechanics
Certificate of Achievement
Analog And Digital Circuit Electronic Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Analog And Digital Circuit Electronic Technology
AS Degree
Apprenticeship: Electricity, Industrial
AS Degree
Apprenticeship: Electricity, Industrial
Certificate of Achievement

Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
Commercial Design
Certificate of Achievement
Design Model Making And Rapid Prototyping
AS Degree
Design Model Making And Rapid Prototyping
Certificate of Achievement
Engineering
AS Degree
Engineering
AA Degree

Plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.
Engineering
AS Degree
Engineering
AA Degree
Engineering
Certificate of Achievement
Engineering (Non-Transfer)
AS Degree
Engineering (Required Calculus) (Transfer)
AS Degree

Design or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and methods analysis, cost containment, capacity enhancement, routing and shipment optimization, or information management.
Business Administration: Logistics
Certificate of Achievement
Business Administration: Logistics
AS Degree
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM)
AA Degree
International Logistics And Transportation--Basic
Certificate of Achievement
International Logistics And Transportation--Intermediate
Certificate of Achievement

Develop tools, implement designs, or integrate machinery, equipment, or computer technologies to ensure effective manufacturing processes.
Advanced Manufacturing
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Manufacturing
AS Degree
Apprenticeship: Instrument Technician
Certificate of Achievement
Automated Systems Technician
Certificate of Achievement
Automated Systems Technician
AS Degree

Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.
Engineering
AS Degree
Engineering
AA Degree
Engineering
Certificate of Achievement
Engineering (Non-Transfer)
AS Degree
Engineering (Required Calculus) (Transfer)
AS Degree
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