RI · 26 occupations tracked · 23 requiring licensure
| Occupation | Required | Fee | Salary | Difficulty | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArchitectArchitecture | Yes | $515 | $99,370 | Very High | B.Arch or M.Arch + AXP (3740 hours) |
| Attorney / LawyerLegal | Yes | $482 | $157,940 | Very High | JD (3 years post-bachelor) |
| BarberPersonal Care | Yes | $86 | $41,430 | Low | 1000-1500 hours training |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant)Finance | Yes | $428 | $91,310 | Very High | 150 credit hours + 1-2 years experience |
| Commercial Driver (CDL)Transportation | Yes | $92 | $57,880 | Medium | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) |
| CosmetologistPersonal Care | Yes | $121 | $39,800 | Low | 1000-2100 hours training |
| DentistHealthcare | Yes | $400 | $183,600 | Very High | DDS/DMD (4 years post-bachelor) |
| EMT / ParamedicPublic Safety | Yes | $119 | $45,110 | Medium | EMT: 120-150 hours / Paramedic: 1200 hours |
| Electrician (Journeyman)Trades | Yes | $143 | $70,530 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship (8000 hours) |
| General ContractorTrades | Yes | $265 | $106,990 | Medium-High | Experience-based (2-5 years) |
| HVAC TechnicianTrades | Yes | $260 | $61,290 | Medium | Certificate/Apprenticeship + EPA 608 |
| Insurance AgentInsurance | Yes | $109 | $63,710 | Low-Medium | Pre-licensing course (20-40 hours) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Healthcare | Yes | $126 | $59,570 | Medium | LPN Program (12-18 months) |
| Massage TherapistPersonal Care | Yes | $150 | $58,160 | Low-Medium | 500-1000 hours training |
| Pest Control ApplicatorTrades | Yes | $86 | $43,780 | Low | Training Program (40-100 hours) |
| PharmacistHealthcare | Yes | $358 | $143,280 | Very High | PharmD (6 years) |
| Physical TherapistHealthcare | Yes | $377 | $108,290 | High | DPT (3 years post-bachelor) |
| PlumberTrades | Varies | $187 | $67,490 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship |
| Private InvestigatorPublic Safety | Varies | $313 | $63,710 | Medium | Varies (often experience-based) |
| Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering | Yes | $330 | $108,960 | Very High | BS Engineering + 4 years experience |
| Real Estate AgentReal Estate | Yes | $322 | $59,770 | Medium | 60-180 hours pre-licensing |
| Real Estate BrokerReal Estate | Yes | $284 | $94,010 | Medium-High | Additional 60-90 hours + 2-3 years experience |
| Registered Nurse (RN)Healthcare | Yes | $177 | $93,760 | High | BSN or ADN |
| Security GuardPublic Safety | Varies | $61 | $39,020 | Low | Guard Training (8-40 hours) |
| Teacher (K-12)Education | Yes | $203 | $69,410 | High | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| VeterinarianHealthcare | Yes | $466 | $127,600 | Very High | DVM (4 years post-bachelor) |
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