VA · 26 occupations tracked · 24 requiring licensure
| Occupation | Required | Fee | Salary | Difficulty | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArchitectArchitecture | Yes | $584 | $96,490 | Very High | B.Arch or M.Arch + AXP (3740 hours) |
| Attorney / LawyerLegal | Yes | $539 | $155,360 | Very High | JD (3 years post-bachelor) |
| BarberPersonal Care | Yes | $128 | $39,580 | Low | 1000-1500 hours training |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant)Finance | Yes | $508 | $91,890 | Very High | 150 credit hours + 1-2 years experience |
| Commercial Driver (CDL)Transportation | Yes | $98 | $57,960 | Medium | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) |
| CosmetologistPersonal Care | Yes | $118 | $39,370 | Low | 1000-2100 hours training |
| DentistHealthcare | Yes | $545 | $177,680 | Very High | DDS/DMD (4 years post-bachelor) |
| EMT / ParamedicPublic Safety | Yes | $124 | $43,890 | Medium | EMT: 120-150 hours / Paramedic: 1200 hours |
| Electrician (Journeyman)Trades | Varies | $202 | $67,320 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship (8000 hours) |
| General ContractorTrades | Yes | $331 | $106,890 | Medium-High | Experience-based (2-5 years) |
| HVAC TechnicianTrades | Yes | $238 | $59,620 | Medium | Certificate/Apprenticeship + EPA 608 |
| Insurance AgentInsurance | Yes | $127 | $62,400 | Low-Medium | Pre-licensing course (20-40 hours) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Healthcare | Yes | $141 | $58,730 | Medium | LPN Program (12-18 months) |
| Massage TherapistPersonal Care | Yes | $168 | $55,910 | Low-Medium | 500-1000 hours training |
| Pest Control ApplicatorTrades | Yes | $84 | $42,030 | Low | Training Program (40-100 hours) |
| PharmacistHealthcare | Yes | $392 | $142,210 | Very High | PharmD (6 years) |
| Physical TherapistHealthcare | Yes | $303 | $103,430 | High | DPT (3 years post-bachelor) |
| PlumberTrades | Varies | $130 | $66,310 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship |
| Private InvestigatorPublic Safety | Yes | $210 | $63,530 | Medium | Varies (often experience-based) |
| Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering | Yes | $428 | $104,200 | Very High | BS Engineering + 4 years experience |
| Real Estate AgentReal Estate | Yes | $283 | $60,010 | Medium | 60-180 hours pre-licensing |
| Real Estate BrokerReal Estate | Yes | $352 | $91,790 | Medium-High | Additional 60-90 hours + 2-3 years experience |
| Registered Nurse (RN)Healthcare | Yes | $256 | $92,240 | High | BSN or ADN |
| Security GuardPublic Safety | Yes | $86 | $38,350 | Low | Guard Training (8-40 hours) |
| Teacher (K-12)Education | Yes | $243 | $69,240 | High | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| VeterinarianHealthcare | Yes | $402 | $125,670 | Very High | DVM (4 years post-bachelor) |
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