Applied Technology

If you enjoy working with your hands and are curious about modern technology, our Applied Technology studies might be your answer. Look at our programs and see what fits your interests the best.

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Education Programs

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Advanced ManufacturingAssociate of Science- n/a
Advanced ManufacturingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Automotive BasicsNoncredit Certificate
  • NC
Automotive BasicsSkills Certificate- n/a
Cloud ComputingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Cloud ComputingAssociate of Science- n/a
Cloud SkillsSkills Certificate- n/a
Construction FundamentalsNoncredit Certificate
  • NC
Construction ManagementAssociate of Science- n/a
Architectural Drafting SpecialistSkills Certificate- n/a
Construction BasicsSkills Certificate- n/a
Data AnalyticsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Data AnalyticsAssociate of Science- n/a
Data SpecialistSkills Certificate- n/a
Drafting and Engineering Support: Architectural/CivilCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Drafting and Engineering Support: Architectural/CivilAssociate of Science- n/a
Drafting and Engineering Support: Architectural/CivilAssociate of Arts- n/a
Advanced Manufacturing: Drafting Mechanical CivilAssociate of Science- n/a
Advanced Manufacturing: Drafting Mechanical CivilCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Facilities Automation and Building EnergyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Drafting EssentialsSkills Certificate- n/a
Foundations of Modern MachiningSkills Certificate- n/a
Mechanical Drafting SpecialistSkills Certificate- n/a
IT: CybersecurityAssociate of Science- n/a
IT: CybersecurityCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Information Assurance and Cyber DefenseSkills Certificate- n/a
IT: IT TechnicianAssociate of Science- n/a
IT: IT TechnicianCertificate of Achievement- n/a
IT TechnicianSkills Certificate- n/a
Mechatronics TechnologyAssociate of Science- n/a
Mechatronics TechnologyAssociate of Arts- n/a
Mechatronics TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Electro-MechanicalSkills Certificate- n/a
Network TechnicianAssociate of Science- n/a
Network TechnicianCertificate of Achievement- n/a
WeldingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Welding Industry TrainingNoncredit Certificate
  • NC
Welding TechnologyAssociate of Science- n/a
Welding TechnologyAssociate of Arts- n/a
Gas Metal Arc WeldingSkills Certificate- n/a
Gas Tugsten Arc WeldingSkills Certificate- n/a
Metal Fabricator and DesignSkills Certificate- n/a
Shielded Metal Arc WeldingSkills Certificate- n/a
Energy Surveying and Lighting RetrofitsNoncredit Certificate- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

    Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 33,660
    • High salary: 80,850
    • Average salary: 49670
    Stable Job Growth $ 49,670 Average Salary $33,660 $80,850

  • Cargo and Freight Agents

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 37,240
    • High salary: 76,350
    • Average salary: 49900
    Rising Job Growth $ 49,900 Average Salary $37,240 $76,350

  • Computer Network Architects

    Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 79,520
    • High salary: 198,030
    • Average salary: 130390
    Rising Job Growth $ 130,390 Average Salary $79,520 $198,030

All Careers in Applied Technology (105)

Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising171,200
Architectural and Engineering ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising167,740
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising167,740
Computer and Information Research ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising140,910
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising135,980
Software Developers- n/aRising133,080
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists- n/aRising130,390
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeRising124,910
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and SolarBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeStable117,750
Engineers, All Other- n/a- n/a117,750
Mechatronics EngineersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable117,750
Microsystems EngineersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Nanosystems EngineersDoctoral degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Photonics EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Robotics EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable117,750
Solar Energy Systems EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Wind Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Blockchain Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Computer Occupations, All Other- n/a- n/a108,970
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Digital Forensics Analysts- n/aRising108,970
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians- n/aRising108,970
Information Security Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Penetration Testers- n/aRising108,970
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Construction ManagersBachelor's degreeRising106,980
Elevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising106,580
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
Facilities ManagersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable104,690
Security Managers- n/aStable104,690
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degreeRising104,620
Computer Systems AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising102,610
Project Management Specialists- n/aRising100,750
Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Biomass Plant TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining99,670
Hydroelectric Plant TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining99,670
Power Plant OperatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining99,670
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Web and Digital Interface Designers- n/aRising98,090
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining96,800
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising96,690
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising82,730
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Commercial and Industrial DesignersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers- n/aRising78,690
Solar Energy Installation ManagersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising78,690
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable78,300
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other- n/a- n/a77,390
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining74,690
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative AssistantsAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining74,260
Electrical and Electronics DraftersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining71,300
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining70,760
Robotics TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining70,760
Automotive Engineering TechniciansAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,730
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining68,730
Mechanical DraftersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising66,140
MillwrightsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable65,170
Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSome college, Associate's degreeStable64,790
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians- n/aStable64,790
Architectural and Civil Drafters- n/aDeclining64,280
Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Some collegeDeclining64,200
Industrial Machinery MechanicsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising63,760
Wind Turbine Service TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising62,580
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining61,490
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Maintenance Workers, MachineryCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising60,500
Computer User Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable60,340
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except BrickmasonsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining58,540
Solar Photovoltaic InstallersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising51,860
Semiconductor Processing TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising51,180
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining51,000
Cargo and Freight Agents- n/aRising49,900
Freight ForwardersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising49,900
Automotive Service Technicians and MechanicsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDStable49,670
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and TimekeepingBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining49,440
Geothermal TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable48,640
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a48,640
Procurement ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining48,510
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining48,450
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDDeclining47,940
Word Processors and TypistsHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining47,850
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDDeclining47,060
Correspondence ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining46,740
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and ExecutiveHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising46,290
Order ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining44,660
Office Clerks, GeneralHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising43,630
File ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Master's degreeDeclining41,270
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home InstallersNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining41,080
Data Entry KeyersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining39,850
Designers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Drafters, All Other- n/a- n/a

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