IA · 26 occupations tracked · 25 requiring licensure
| Occupation | Required | Fee | Salary | Difficulty | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArchitectArchitecture | Yes | $539 | $88,850 | Very High | B.Arch or M.Arch + AXP (3740 hours) |
| Attorney / LawyerLegal | Yes | $452 | $137,540 | Very High | JD (3 years post-bachelor) |
| BarberPersonal Care | Yes | $89 | $36,270 | Low | 1000-1500 hours training |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant)Finance | Yes | $451 | $82,180 | Very High | 150 credit hours + 1-2 years experience |
| Commercial Driver (CDL)Transportation | Yes | $95 | $51,480 | Medium | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) |
| CosmetologistPersonal Care | Yes | $93 | $35,750 | Low | 1000-2100 hours training |
| DentistHealthcare | Yes | $456 | $160,290 | Very High | DDS/DMD (4 years post-bachelor) |
| EMT / ParamedicPublic Safety | Yes | $97 | $40,590 | Medium | EMT: 120-150 hours / Paramedic: 1200 hours |
| Electrician (Journeyman)Trades | Varies | $186 | $60,500 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship (8000 hours) |
| General ContractorTrades | Yes | $361 | $95,020 | Medium-High | Experience-based (2-5 years) |
| HVAC TechnicianTrades | Yes | $228 | $53,470 | Medium | Certificate/Apprenticeship + EPA 608 |
| Insurance AgentInsurance | Yes | $128 | $55,750 | Low-Medium | Pre-licensing course (20-40 hours) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Healthcare | Yes | $165 | $53,030 | Medium | LPN Program (12-18 months) |
| Massage TherapistPersonal Care | Yes | $186 | $50,580 | Low-Medium | 500-1000 hours training |
| Pest Control ApplicatorTrades | Yes | $80 | $37,140 | Low | Training Program (40-100 hours) |
| PharmacistHealthcare | Yes | $494 | $126,340 | Very High | PharmD (6 years) |
| Physical TherapistHealthcare | Yes | $230 | $94,020 | High | DPT (3 years post-bachelor) |
| PlumberTrades | Yes | $139 | $59,120 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship |
| Private InvestigatorPublic Safety | Yes | $177 | $54,900 | Medium | Varies (often experience-based) |
| Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering | Yes | $272 | $94,470 | Very High | BS Engineering + 4 years experience |
| Real Estate AgentReal Estate | Yes | $299 | $53,050 | Medium | 60-180 hours pre-licensing |
| Real Estate BrokerReal Estate | Yes | $232 | $82,140 | Medium-High | Additional 60-90 hours + 2-3 years experience |
| Registered Nurse (RN)Healthcare | Yes | $146 | $81,950 | High | BSN or ADN |
| Security GuardPublic Safety | Yes | $85 | $34,680 | Low | Guard Training (8-40 hours) |
| Teacher (K-12)Education | Yes | $194 | $61,260 | High | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| VeterinarianHealthcare | Yes | $454 | $112,380 | Very High | DVM (4 years post-bachelor) |
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