VI · 26 occupations tracked · 24 requiring licensure
| Occupation | Required | Fee | Salary | Difficulty | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArchitectArchitecture | Yes | $494 | $88,520 | Very High | B.Arch or M.Arch + AXP (3740 hours) |
| Attorney / LawyerLegal | Yes | $605 | $137,780 | Very High | JD (3 years post-bachelor) |
| BarberPersonal Care | Yes | $111 | $35,860 | Low | 1000-1500 hours training |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant)Finance | Yes | $347 | $82,410 | Very High | 150 credit hours + 1-2 years experience |
| Commercial Driver (CDL)Transportation | Yes | $105 | $51,360 | Medium | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) |
| CosmetologistPersonal Care | Yes | $151 | $35,730 | Low | 1000-2100 hours training |
| DentistHealthcare | Yes | $488 | $164,610 | Very High | DDS/DMD (4 years post-bachelor) |
| EMT / ParamedicPublic Safety | Yes | $70 | $39,730 | Medium | EMT: 120-150 hours / Paramedic: 1200 hours |
| Electrician (Journeyman)Trades | Yes | $128 | $62,600 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship (8000 hours) |
| General ContractorTrades | Yes | $406 | $94,610 | Medium-High | Experience-based (2-5 years) |
| HVAC TechnicianTrades | Varies | $243 | $54,890 | Medium | Certificate/Apprenticeship + EPA 608 |
| Insurance AgentInsurance | Yes | $117 | $56,110 | Low-Medium | Pre-licensing course (20-40 hours) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Healthcare | Yes | $109 | $52,110 | Medium | LPN Program (12-18 months) |
| Massage TherapistPersonal Care | Yes | $166 | $50,390 | Low-Medium | 500-1000 hours training |
| Pest Control ApplicatorTrades | Yes | $73 | $37,520 | Low | Training Program (40-100 hours) |
| PharmacistHealthcare | Yes | $374 | $127,580 | Very High | PharmD (6 years) |
| Physical TherapistHealthcare | Yes | $338 | $92,730 | High | DPT (3 years post-bachelor) |
| PlumberTrades | Yes | $147 | $60,880 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship |
| Private InvestigatorPublic Safety | Varies | $233 | $56,820 | Medium | Varies (often experience-based) |
| Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering | Yes | $336 | $97,450 | Very High | BS Engineering + 4 years experience |
| Real Estate AgentReal Estate | Yes | $227 | $54,090 | Medium | 60-180 hours pre-licensing |
| Real Estate BrokerReal Estate | Yes | $378 | $81,000 | Medium-High | Additional 60-90 hours + 2-3 years experience |
| Registered Nurse (RN)Healthcare | Yes | $212 | $86,010 | High | BSN or ADN |
| Security GuardPublic Safety | Yes | $71 | $34,490 | Low | Guard Training (8-40 hours) |
| Teacher (K-12)Education | Yes | $246 | $61,210 | High | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| VeterinarianHealthcare | Yes | $310 | $111,050 | Very High | DVM (4 years post-bachelor) |
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