CTE Careers After High School
Accounting
Interested in Accounting Technology? Watch this brief video for a snapshot of careers in this field.
Olympic College has four certificate and one degree programs to prepare you for work in this field. Visit our Accounting Technology webpage to learn about program prerequisites and requirements, expected learning outcomes, and to contact the department with specific questions.
* For up-to-date information on salaries for these careers, go to O*NET Online and enter the job title in the Occupational Search field.
Business Management
Interested in Business Management and/or Retail Management? Watch these short videos for snapshots of careers in this field.
Olympic College has five certificate and one degree program to prepare you for work in various business and marketing roles. Visit our Business Management webpage to learn about program prerequisites and requirements, expected learning outcomes, number of credits required for completion and to contact the department with specific questions.
For up-to-date information on salary information go to O*NET Online and enter the job title in the Occupational Search field. Listed below are several careers you could pursue after completing the certificates or degree mentioned above.
- Civil & Public Service Management
- Financial Institution Manager
- Health Services Administrator
- Marketing Manager
- Office Manager
- Sales Management
- Small Business Owner
Business Technology
Interested in Business Technology? Watch these short videos for snapshots of potential careers in this field.
Olympic College has five certificate and one degree programs to prepare you for work in this field. Visit our Business Technology webpage to learn about program prerequisites, expected learning outcomes, time required to complete each program and to contact the department with specific questions.
* For up-to-date information on salaries for these careers, go to O*NET Online and enter the job title in the Occupational Search field.
Computer Information Systems
Interested in Computer Information Systems? Watch a few of these short videos for a snapshot of careers in this field.
Explore our Computer Information Systems webpage to learn about the program prerequisites and requirements, expected learning outcomes, time required for completion and to contact the department with specific questions.
* For up-to-date information on salaries for these careers, go to O*NET Online and enter the job title in the Occupational Search field.
Cosmetology & Esthetics
Interested in Cosmetology & Esthetics? Watch these brief videos for snapshots of careers in these fields.
Olympic College has three certificate and one degree program to prepare you for work in this field. Visit our Cosmetology & Esthetics webpage to learn about program prerequisites, expected learning outcomes, time required for completion and to contact the department with specific questions.
* For up-to-date information on salaries for these careers, go to O*NET Online and enter the job title in the Occupational Search field.
Culinary Careers
Explore rewarding careers in commercial kitchens. Watch these brief videos for snapshots of what it is like to work in this field.
Olympic College has three certificate and one degree program to prepare you for work in this field. Visit our Culinary Arts webpage to learn about program prerequisites and requirements, expected learning outcomes, to contact the department with specific questions and more.
* For up-to-date information on salaries for these careers, go to O*NET Online and enter the job title in the Occupational Search field.
Filmmaking
The OC Film School is a revolutionary program that shatters the mold of the traditional film school experience.
- Unbeatable Price: "The most affordable film school in the nation!"- KOMO News Interview, 2018
- World Class Facilities: Sound Stage, Media Production Studio, Dedicated Editing Suites, Screening Theatre, New Production Equipment, Industry Standard Software
- Industry Professional Faculty: Our Faculty are industry professionals who are thriving in traditional markets and new media distribution channels
Learn more about our hands-on experience, academic model, awards and recognition by visiting OC Film School's program page. Watch this video for a snapshot of our program.
* For up-to-date information on salaries for these careers, go to O*NET Online and enter the job title in the Occupational Search field.
Digital Media
Interested in a career in Digital Media? Watch these brief videos for snapshots of what it is like to work in this field.
Visit our Digital Media webpage to learn about program prerequisites and requirements, expected learning outcomes, to contact the department with specific questions and more.
There are many job opportunities available to to those with Digital Communications and Digital Photography skills. For wages and employment trends please visit O*NET Online and type a career title in the search field at the top of the page: Photographer, Communications, Marketing Strategists, Marketing Managers, Website Developers, Social Media Managers.
Early Childhood Education
Early Learning Professionals have several education options depending upon their goal for future employment. Our faculty suggests taking a look at the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families website to understand more about educational options.
Olympic College has eight certificate and two degree programs to prepare you for work in this field.
There are many job opportunities available to to those with Early Childhood Education Degrees and Certificates. For wages and employment trends please visit O*NET Online and type a career title in the search field at the top of the page: Preschool Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare.
Engineering Technology
Interested in a career in Engineering Technology? Watch these brief videos for snapshots of what it is like to work in this field.
Olympic College has a variety of certificate and degree programs to prepare you for work in this field. Visit our Manufacturing & Engineering Technology webpage to learn about program prerequisites and requirements, expected learning outcomes, to contact the department with specific questions and more.
Gain the skills necessary to compete for good paying jobs in aerospace, maritime and manufacturing industries. For wages and employment trends please visit O*NET Online and type a career title in the search field at the top of the page: Machinist, Drafter.
Fashion Marketing
Interested in a career in Fashion Marketing? Watch these brief videos for snapshots of what it is like to work in this field.
Check out our Fashion Marketing webpage to learn about program prerequisites and requirements, expected learning outcomes, to contact the department with specific questions and more.
Gain the skills necessary to prepare for a career as a Wholesale and Retail Buyer, Visual or Web Site Merchandiser, Manager, Fashion Sales and Marketing or a Fashion Journalist. For wages and employment trends please visit O*NET Online and type a career title in the search field at the top of the page: Wholesale and Retail Buyer, Merchandiser, Marketing, Journalist.
Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Interested in a career in Homeland Security & Emergency Management? The program is designed to prepare the next generation of emergency management and policy leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to improve outcomes in disasters of all types. The curriculum provides policy foundations and advances students through core competencies in hazard identification; risk and vulnerability assessment; planning; terrorism; mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery; and planning for diverse populations.
Watch these brief videos for snapshots of what it is like to work in this field.
Olympic College has one certificate and one degree program to prepare you for work in this field. Visit our Homeland Security & Emergency Management webpage to learn about program prerequisites and requirements, expected learning outcomes, to contact the department with specific questions and more.
Gain the skills necessary to prepare for a career as an Emergency Manager. For wages and employment trends please visit O*NET Online and type a career title in the search field at the top of the page: Emergency Manager.
Human Services & Chemical Dependency
Interested in a career in Human Services/Chemical Dependency? Watch the following brief videos for snapshots of what it is like to work in these fields.
Olympic College has three certificate and two degree programs to prepare you for work in this field. Visit our Human Services webpage to learn about program prerequisites and requirements, expected learning outcomes, to contact the department with specific questions and more.
Social Work/Addictions Professionals are considered a :"front line/high demand" field with very high future demand. Salary accords with level of education. For example, counselors with an AA degree can expect salaries from $35-$45,000 annually. Counselors with a BA can expect $45-60,000 annually. Counselors with a Masters degree can expect $60-90,000+.annually.
For wages and employment trends please visit O*NET Online and type a career title in the search field at the top of the page: Social and Human Service Assistant, Mental Health-Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Rehabilitation Counselor, Social and Community Service Manager, Patient
Medical Assisting, Billing & Coding
Interested in a career in Medical Assisting? Watch the following brief video for a snapshot of what it is like to work in this field.
Medical Assistant
Olympic College has three certificate and one degree program to prepare you for work in this field. Visit the Medical Assisting webpage to learn about program prerequisites and requirements, expected learning outcomes, to contact the department with specific questions and more.
The average salary for Medical Assistants in Washington is $43,470 annually. Below are the average salaries, in Washington, for other positions in this field.
- Medical Billing/Insurance Clerk - $44,520
- Laboratory Technician - $58, 170
- Medical Records Technician - $50,170
- Medical Secretary - $42,750
For more information on wages and employment trends please visit O*NET Online and type a career title in the search field at the top of the page: Medical Assistant, Medical Billing/Insurance Clerk, Laboratory Technician, Medical Records Technician, Medical Secretary.
Nursing Programs
Interested in a career in Nursing? Olympic College has several certificate and degree options for you! Visit our Nursing webpage to find out more.
For more information on wages and employment trends for each of these job titles please visit O*NET Online and type a career title in the search field at the top of the page: Nursing Assistant, Registered Nurse, Practical Nurse, Nurse.
Organizational Leadership
Are you interested in a career as a supervisor or manager in your field? Watch these brief videos for a snapshot of what it is like to serve as a manager or supervisor.
Olympic College has three certificate, two associates degree and one bachelor degree program to prepare you for work in this field. Visit our Organizational Leadership webpage to learn about program prerequisites and requirements, expected learning outcomes, to contact the department with specific questions and more.
For more information on wages and employment trends please visit O*NET Online and type a career title in the search field at the top of the page: Manager, Supervisor, Director.
Precision Machining
Are you interested in a career as a Precision Machinist? Watch these brief videos for a snapshot of what it is like to work in this field.
Olympic College has three certificate and one associate degree program to prepare you for work in this field. Visit our Precision Machining webpage to learn about program prerequisites and requirements, expected learning outcomes, to contact the department with specific questions and more.
For more information on wages and employment trends please visit O*NET Online and type a career title in the search field at the top of the page: Manager, Supervisor, Director.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Are you interested in a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant? Watch this brief video for a snapshot of what it is like to work in this field.
Olympic College has one associate degree program to prepare you for work in this field. Visit our Physical Therapist Assistant webpage to learn about program prerequisites and requirements, expected learning outcomes, to contact the department with specific questions and more.
For more information on wages and employment trends please visit O*NET Online and type a career title in the search field at the top of the page: Manager, Supervisor, Director.
Technical Design
Are you interested in a career in Technical Design? Watch these brief videos for snapshots of what it is like to work in these fields.
Olympic College has three certificate and one associate degree program to prepare you for work in this field. Visit our Technical Design webpage to learn about program prerequisites and requirements, expected learning outcomes, to contact the department with specific questions and more.
For more information on wages and employment trends please visit O*NET Online and type a career title in the search field at the top of the page: Drafter, Engineering Technician, Industrial Engineering Technician, Surveying and Mapping Technicians.
Welding Technician
Are you interested in a career in Welding? Watch these brief videos for snapshots of what it is like to work in these fields.
Olympic College has four certificate and one associate degree program to prepare you for work in this field. Visit our Welding webpage to learn about program prerequisites and requirements, expected learning outcomes, to contact the department with specific questions and more.
For more information on wages and employment trends please visit O*NET Online and type a career title in the search field at the top of the page: Drafter, Engineering Technician, Industrial Engineering Technician, Surveying and Mapping Technicians.
