CO · 26 occupations tracked · 24 requiring licensure
| Occupation | Required | Fee | Salary | Difficulty | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArchitectArchitecture | Yes | $541 | $104,130 | Very High | B.Arch or M.Arch + AXP (3740 hours) |
| Attorney / LawyerLegal | Yes | $569 | $161,800 | Very High | JD (3 years post-bachelor) |
| BarberPersonal Care | Yes | $72 | $42,060 | Low | 1000-1500 hours training |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant)Finance | Yes | $335 | $94,960 | Very High | 150 credit hours + 1-2 years experience |
| Commercial Driver (CDL)Transportation | Yes | $90 | $60,080 | Medium | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) |
| CosmetologistPersonal Care | Yes | $119 | $42,140 | Low | 1000-2100 hours training |
| DentistHealthcare | Yes | $442 | $191,240 | Very High | DDS/DMD (4 years post-bachelor) |
| EMT / ParamedicPublic Safety | Yes | $93 | $46,390 | Medium | EMT: 120-150 hours / Paramedic: 1200 hours |
| Electrician (Journeyman)Trades | Yes | $189 | $71,950 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship (8000 hours) |
| General ContractorTrades | Yes | $383 | $112,590 | Medium-High | Experience-based (2-5 years) |
| HVAC TechnicianTrades | Yes | $174 | $62,750 | Medium | Certificate/Apprenticeship + EPA 608 |
| Insurance AgentInsurance | Yes | $150 | $66,180 | Low-Medium | Pre-licensing course (20-40 hours) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Healthcare | Yes | $112 | $60,890 | Medium | LPN Program (12-18 months) |
| Massage TherapistPersonal Care | Varies | $141 | $58,670 | Low-Medium | 500-1000 hours training |
| Pest Control ApplicatorTrades | Yes | $120 | $44,990 | Low | Training Program (40-100 hours) |
| PharmacistHealthcare | Yes | $361 | $147,550 | Very High | PharmD (6 years) |
| Physical TherapistHealthcare | Yes | $360 | $110,470 | High | DPT (3 years post-bachelor) |
| PlumberTrades | Yes | $161 | $70,560 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship |
| Private InvestigatorPublic Safety | Yes | $256 | $64,400 | Medium | Varies (often experience-based) |
| Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering | Yes | $343 | $110,200 | Very High | BS Engineering + 4 years experience |
| Real Estate AgentReal Estate | Yes | $205 | $61,230 | Medium | 60-180 hours pre-licensing |
| Real Estate BrokerReal Estate | Yes | $309 | $96,120 | Medium-High | Additional 60-90 hours + 2-3 years experience |
| Registered Nurse (RN)Healthcare | Yes | $148 | $97,120 | High | BSN or ADN |
| Security GuardPublic Safety | Varies | $62 | $40,710 | Low | Guard Training (8-40 hours) |
| Teacher (K-12)Education | Yes | $231 | $72,860 | High | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| VeterinarianHealthcare | Yes | $345 | $129,210 | Very High | DVM (4 years post-bachelor) |
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