AR · 26 occupations tracked · 25 requiring licensure
| Occupation | Required | Fee | Salary | Difficulty | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArchitectArchitecture | Yes | $563 | $83,520 | Very High | B.Arch or M.Arch + AXP (3740 hours) |
| Attorney / LawyerLegal | Yes | $609 | $130,660 | Very High | JD (3 years post-bachelor) |
| BarberPersonal Care | Yes | $76 | $32,840 | Low | 1000-1500 hours training |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant)Finance | Yes | $372 | $74,970 | Very High | 150 credit hours + 1-2 years experience |
| Commercial Driver (CDL)Transportation | Yes | $87 | $46,730 | Medium | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) |
| CosmetologistPersonal Care | Yes | $142 | $33,340 | Low | 1000-2100 hours training |
| DentistHealthcare | Yes | $640 | $151,480 | Very High | DDS/DMD (4 years post-bachelor) |
| EMT / ParamedicPublic Safety | Yes | $105 | $38,100 | Medium | EMT: 120-150 hours / Paramedic: 1200 hours |
| Electrician (Journeyman)Trades | Yes | $136 | $58,650 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship (8000 hours) |
| General ContractorTrades | Varies | $251 | $89,720 | Medium-High | Experience-based (2-5 years) |
| HVAC TechnicianTrades | Yes | $142 | $50,990 | Medium | Certificate/Apprenticeship + EPA 608 |
| Insurance AgentInsurance | Yes | $113 | $52,130 | Low-Medium | Pre-licensing course (20-40 hours) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Healthcare | Yes | $165 | $48,070 | Medium | LPN Program (12-18 months) |
| Massage TherapistPersonal Care | Yes | $127 | $48,050 | Low-Medium | 500-1000 hours training |
| Pest Control ApplicatorTrades | Yes | $117 | $34,900 | Low | Training Program (40-100 hours) |
| PharmacistHealthcare | Yes | $513 | $120,040 | Very High | PharmD (6 years) |
| Physical TherapistHealthcare | Yes | $344 | $88,260 | High | DPT (3 years post-bachelor) |
| PlumberTrades | Yes | $151 | $55,440 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship |
| Private InvestigatorPublic Safety | Yes | $231 | $52,330 | Medium | Varies (often experience-based) |
| Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering | Yes | $292 | $87,340 | Very High | BS Engineering + 4 years experience |
| Real Estate AgentReal Estate | Yes | $229 | $49,610 | Medium | 60-180 hours pre-licensing |
| Real Estate BrokerReal Estate | Yes | $386 | $74,590 | Medium-High | Additional 60-90 hours + 2-3 years experience |
| Registered Nurse (RN)Healthcare | Yes | $244 | $79,880 | High | BSN or ADN |
| Security GuardPublic Safety | Yes | $63 | $31,900 | Low | Guard Training (8-40 hours) |
| Teacher (K-12)Education | Yes | $209 | $56,630 | High | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| VeterinarianHealthcare | Yes | $437 | $102,540 | Very High | DVM (4 years post-bachelor) |
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