MI · 26 occupations tracked · 24 requiring licensure
| Occupation | Required | Fee | Salary | Difficulty | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArchitectArchitecture | Yes | $534 | $89,870 | Very High | B.Arch or M.Arch + AXP (3740 hours) |
| Attorney / LawyerLegal | Yes | $589 | $141,860 | Very High | JD (3 years post-bachelor) |
| BarberPersonal Care | Yes | $124 | $37,100 | Low | 1000-1500 hours training |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant)Finance | Yes | $409 | $84,650 | Very High | 150 credit hours + 1-2 years experience |
| Commercial Driver (CDL)Transportation | Yes | $126 | $53,130 | Medium | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) |
| CosmetologistPersonal Care | Yes | $158 | $36,220 | Low | 1000-2100 hours training |
| DentistHealthcare | Yes | $403 | $166,870 | Very High | DDS/DMD (4 years post-bachelor) |
| EMT / ParamedicPublic Safety | Yes | $81 | $40,900 | Medium | EMT: 120-150 hours / Paramedic: 1200 hours |
| Electrician (Journeyman)Trades | Yes | $204 | $63,820 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship (8000 hours) |
| General ContractorTrades | Yes | $291 | $98,270 | Medium-High | Experience-based (2-5 years) |
| HVAC TechnicianTrades | Varies | $164 | $57,200 | Medium | Certificate/Apprenticeship + EPA 608 |
| Insurance AgentInsurance | Yes | $186 | $59,130 | Low-Medium | Pre-licensing course (20-40 hours) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Healthcare | Yes | $172 | $54,760 | Medium | LPN Program (12-18 months) |
| Massage TherapistPersonal Care | Varies | $114 | $52,640 | Low-Medium | 500-1000 hours training |
| Pest Control ApplicatorTrades | Yes | $98 | $39,980 | Low | Training Program (40-100 hours) |
| PharmacistHealthcare | Yes | $288 | $134,660 | Very High | PharmD (6 years) |
| Physical TherapistHealthcare | Yes | $320 | $95,850 | High | DPT (3 years post-bachelor) |
| PlumberTrades | Yes | $192 | $61,790 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship |
| Private InvestigatorPublic Safety | Yes | $247 | $57,570 | Medium | Varies (often experience-based) |
| Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering | Yes | $320 | $96,950 | Very High | BS Engineering + 4 years experience |
| Real Estate AgentReal Estate | Yes | $317 | $54,580 | Medium | 60-180 hours pre-licensing |
| Real Estate BrokerReal Estate | Yes | $337 | $85,040 | Medium-High | Additional 60-90 hours + 2-3 years experience |
| Registered Nurse (RN)Healthcare | Yes | $185 | $87,850 | High | BSN or ADN |
| Security GuardPublic Safety | Yes | $69 | $36,420 | Low | Guard Training (8-40 hours) |
| Teacher (K-12)Education | Yes | $254 | $63,490 | High | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| VeterinarianHealthcare | Yes | $508 | $117,720 | Very High | DVM (4 years post-bachelor) |
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