Note: This article was published in 2016. Some programs and job descriptions have been updated.
Would you be surprised if we told you that you can make up to $64,000 a year with just a two-year, in-demand associate degree from JJC?
From opportunities in the technical field to computers and health care, we've created the ultimate list for students who are thinking about jobs with high salaries and good career prospects. While this doesn't include all of JJC's opportunities that can lead to in-demand, high paying jobs, the ones we've highlighted are among some of the most popular.
Below, we list eight, in-demand, high paying jobs you can get with only a JJC degree:
1. Web Developers
Average Salary: $73,760 a year (Click here to learn more)
JOB OUTLOOK: 8 percent projected increase from 2019-2029
JJC Program of Study: Web Design, Development and Social Media
JJC Program Coordinator: Angela Sullivan, asulliva@jjc.edu
Duties include designing and creating websites, and managing a website's speed, performance and how much traffic it can handle.
2. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Average Salary: $68,750 a year (Click here to learn more)
JOB OUTLOOK: 12 percent projected increase from 2019-2029
JJC Program of Study: Sonography
JJC Program Coordinator: Elena Miller, emiller@jjc.edu
Duties include taking ultrasounds, helping to diagnose health conditions, and assisting doctors and surgeons.
3. Plant and System Operators
Average Salary: $61,620* (Click here to learn more)
JOB OUTLOOK: 4 percent projected increase from 2016-2026
JJC Program of Study: Operations Engineering and Technician
JJC Adviser: Greg Pakieser, gpakiese@jjc.edu
Duties include operating machinery specific to the company or plant an employee works for. *Salaries may be higher if employees choose to take part in overtime hours.
4. Radiologic Technologists
Average Salary: $62,280 a year (Click here to learn more)
JOB OUTLOOK: 7 percent projected increase from 2019-2029
JJC Program of Study: Radiologic Technology
JJC Program Coordinator: Bob Verkler, rverkler@jjc.edu
Duties include performing x-rays, MRIs, and operating the machinery to create diagnostic images.
5. Construction and Building Inspectors
Average Salary: $59,090 a year* (Click here to learn more)
JOB OUTLOOK: 10 percent projected increase from 2016-2026
JJC Program of Study: Construction Management
JJC Department Chair: Jeff Bradford, jbradford@jjc.edu
Duties include keeping up with building codes, ordinances, zoning regulations and contracts. *Salaries may be higher if employees choose to take part in overtime hours.
6. Computer Support Specialists
Average Salary: $54,760 (Click here to learn more)
JOB OUTLOOK: 8 percent projected increase from 2019-2029
JJC Program of Study: Computer Programming
JJC Program Coordinator: Pam Dunn, pdunn@jjc.edu
Duties include helping individuals and organizations with computer software and equipment.
7. Industrial Maintenance Technicians
Average Salary: $52,860 a year* (Click here to learn more)
JOB OUTLOOK: 13 percent projected increase from 2019-2029
JJC Program of Study: Industrial Maintenance Technology
JJC Program Adviser: Paul Cave, pcave@jjc.edu
Duties include maintaining and repairing industrial machinery. *Salaries may be higher if employees choose to take part in overtime hours.
8. HVAC
Average Salary: $47,080 a year* (Click here to learn more)
JOB OUTLOOK: 15 percent projected increase from 2016-2026
JJC Program of Study: HVAC
JJC Program Adviser: Juan Aguilar, jaguilar@jjc.edu
Duties include working on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. *Salaries may be higher if employees choose to take part in overtime hours.
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