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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Advanced Manufacturing- CNC Programming and OperationAssociate of Science- n/a
Advanced Manufacturing- CNC Programming and OperationCertificate 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
Mechanical Computer Aided Design and DraftingAssociate of Arts- n/a
Mechanical Computer Aided Design and DraftingAssociate of Science- n/a
Mechanical Computer Aided Design and DraftingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Facilities Automation and Building EnergyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Mechanical Drafting SpecialistSkills Certificate- n/a
IT: CybersecurityAssociate of Science
  • CPL
IT: CybersecurityCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Information Assurance and Cyber DefenseSkills Certificate- n/a
IT: IT TechnicianAssociate of Science
  • CPL
IT: IT TechnicianCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
IT TechnicianSkills Certificate
  • CPL
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
  • CPL
Network TechnicianCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
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.

All Careers in Applied Technology (66)

Computer and Information Research ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising140,910
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising135,980
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeRising124,910
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
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
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
Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Data Entry KeyersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining39,850