TN · 26 occupations tracked · 24 requiring licensure
| Occupation | Required | Fee | Salary | Difficulty | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArchitectArchitecture | Yes | $385 | $89,810 | Very High | B.Arch or M.Arch + AXP (3740 hours) |
| Attorney / LawyerLegal | Yes | $656 | $138,750 | Very High | JD (3 years post-bachelor) |
| BarberPersonal Care | Yes | $75 | $36,100 | Low | 1000-1500 hours training |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant)Finance | Yes | $434 | $82,870 | Very High | 150 credit hours + 1-2 years experience |
| Commercial Driver (CDL)Transportation | Yes | $89 | $52,200 | Medium | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) |
| CosmetologistPersonal Care | Yes | $137 | $35,060 | Low | 1000-2100 hours training |
| DentistHealthcare | Yes | $460 | $161,420 | Very High | DDS/DMD (4 years post-bachelor) |
| EMT / ParamedicPublic Safety | Yes | $72 | $39,560 | Medium | EMT: 120-150 hours / Paramedic: 1200 hours |
| Electrician (Journeyman)Trades | Yes | $148 | $61,060 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship (8000 hours) |
| General ContractorTrades | Varies | $373 | $95,580 | Medium-High | Experience-based (2-5 years) |
| HVAC TechnicianTrades | Yes | $187 | $55,670 | Medium | Certificate/Apprenticeship + EPA 608 |
| Insurance AgentInsurance | Yes | $142 | $56,230 | Low-Medium | Pre-licensing course (20-40 hours) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Healthcare | Yes | $164 | $52,930 | Medium | LPN Program (12-18 months) |
| Massage TherapistPersonal Care | Yes | $108 | $49,810 | Low-Medium | 500-1000 hours training |
| Pest Control ApplicatorTrades | Yes | $124 | $37,630 | Low | Training Program (40-100 hours) |
| PharmacistHealthcare | Yes | $411 | $129,550 | Very High | PharmD (6 years) |
| Physical TherapistHealthcare | Yes | $246 | $94,440 | High | DPT (3 years post-bachelor) |
| PlumberTrades | Varies | $168 | $60,960 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship |
| Private InvestigatorPublic Safety | Yes | $218 | $57,510 | Medium | Varies (often experience-based) |
| Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering | Yes | $329 | $95,750 | Very High | BS Engineering + 4 years experience |
| Real Estate AgentReal Estate | Yes | $274 | $53,450 | Medium | 60-180 hours pre-licensing |
| Real Estate BrokerReal Estate | Yes | $338 | $83,700 | Medium-High | Additional 60-90 hours + 2-3 years experience |
| Registered Nurse (RN)Healthcare | Yes | $258 | $85,060 | High | BSN or ADN |
| Security GuardPublic Safety | Yes | $70 | $34,830 | Low | Guard Training (8-40 hours) |
| Teacher (K-12)Education | Yes | $191 | $60,700 | High | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| VeterinarianHealthcare | Yes | $420 | $114,840 | Very High | DVM (4 years post-bachelor) |
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