MS · 26 occupations tracked · 24 requiring licensure
| Occupation | Required | Fee | Salary | Difficulty | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArchitectArchitecture | Yes | $371 | $78,550 | Very High | B.Arch or M.Arch + AXP (3740 hours) |
| Attorney / LawyerLegal | Yes | $732 | $125,420 | Very High | JD (3 years post-bachelor) |
| BarberPersonal Care | Yes | $111 | $32,950 | Low | 1000-1500 hours training |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant)Finance | Yes | $316 | $72,930 | Very High | 150 credit hours + 1-2 years experience |
| Commercial Driver (CDL)Transportation | Yes | $105 | $46,100 | Medium | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) |
| CosmetologistPersonal Care | Yes | $141 | $31,990 | Low | 1000-2100 hours training |
| DentistHealthcare | Yes | $519 | $144,630 | Very High | DDS/DMD (4 years post-bachelor) |
| EMT / ParamedicPublic Safety | Yes | $92 | $36,070 | Medium | EMT: 120-150 hours / Paramedic: 1200 hours |
| Electrician (Journeyman)Trades | Yes | $200 | $54,500 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship (8000 hours) |
| General ContractorTrades | Yes | $321 | $84,510 | Medium-High | Experience-based (2-5 years) |
| HVAC TechnicianTrades | Yes | $231 | $48,370 | Medium | Certificate/Apprenticeship + EPA 608 |
| Insurance AgentInsurance | Yes | $192 | $51,660 | Low-Medium | Pre-licensing course (20-40 hours) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Healthcare | Yes | $111 | $46,530 | Medium | LPN Program (12-18 months) |
| Massage TherapistPersonal Care | Varies | $183 | $46,240 | Low-Medium | 500-1000 hours training |
| Pest Control ApplicatorTrades | Yes | $103 | $33,530 | Low | Training Program (40-100 hours) |
| PharmacistHealthcare | Yes | $441 | $116,290 | Very High | PharmD (6 years) |
| Physical TherapistHealthcare | Yes | $316 | $84,840 | High | DPT (3 years post-bachelor) |
| PlumberTrades | Yes | $164 | $54,710 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship |
| Private InvestigatorPublic Safety | Varies | $214 | $51,390 | Medium | Varies (often experience-based) |
| Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering | Yes | $417 | $84,860 | Very High | BS Engineering + 4 years experience |
| Real Estate AgentReal Estate | Yes | $220 | $48,720 | Medium | 60-180 hours pre-licensing |
| Real Estate BrokerReal Estate | Yes | $315 | $75,060 | Medium-High | Additional 60-90 hours + 2-3 years experience |
| Registered Nurse (RN)Healthcare | Yes | $191 | $74,750 | High | BSN or ADN |
| Security GuardPublic Safety | Yes | $92 | $31,440 | Low | Guard Training (8-40 hours) |
| Teacher (K-12)Education | Yes | $157 | $55,650 | High | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| VeterinarianHealthcare | Yes | $409 | $101,180 | Very High | DVM (4 years post-bachelor) |
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