| First professional degree |
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Pharmacists |
Physicians and surgeons |
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Physicians and surgeons |
Lawyers |
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Chiropractors |
Pharmacists |
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Optometrists |
Veterinarians |
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Veterinarians |
Chiropractors |
| Doctoral degree |
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Medical scientists, except epidemiologists |
Postsecondary teachers |
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Postsecondary teachers |
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists |
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Computer and information scientists, research |
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists |
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Biochemists and biophysicists |
Computer and information scientists, research |
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Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists |
Biochemists and biophysicists |
| Master's degree |
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Physical therapists |
Physical therapists |
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Occupational therapists |
Clergy |
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Hydrologists |
Educational, vocational, and school counselors |
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Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors |
Instructional coordinators |
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Instructional coordinators |
Rehabilitation counselors |
| Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience |
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Education administrators, preschool and childcare center/program |
General and operations managers |
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Computer and information systems managers |
Management analysts |
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Training and development managers |
Financial managers |
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Actuaries |
Computer and information systems managers |
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Medical and health services managers |
Sales managers |
| Bachelor's degree |
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Network systems and data communications analysts |
Elementary school teachers, except special education |
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Physician assistants |
Accountants and auditors |
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Computer software engineers, applications |
Computer software engineers, applications |
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Computer software engineers, systems software |
Computer systems analysts |
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Network and computer systems administrators |
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education |
| Associate degree |
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Physical therapist assistants |
Registered nurses |
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Dental hygienists |
Computer support specialists |
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Forensic science technicians |
Dental hygienists |
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Veterinary technologists and technicians |
Paralegals and legal assistants |
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Diagnostic medical sonographers |
Medical records and health information technicians |
| Postsecondary vocational award |
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Preschool teachers, except special education |
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants |
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Surgical technologists |
Preschool teachers, except special education |
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Gaming dealers |
Automotive service technicians and mechanics |
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Emergency medical technicians and paramedics |
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses |
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Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors |
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists |
| Work experience in a related occupation |
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Self-enrichment education teachers |
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers |
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Emergency management specialists |
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers |
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Gaming managers |
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction worker |
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Construction and building inspectors |
Self-enrichment education teachers |
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First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers |
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers |
| Long-term on-the-job training |
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Fire fighters |
Carpenters |
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Tile and marble setters |
Cooks, restaurant |
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Athletes and sports competitors |
Police and sheriff's patrol officers |
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Coaches and scouts |
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters |
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Interpreters and translators |
Electricians |
| Moderate-term on-the-job training |
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Medical assistants |
Customer service representatives |
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Dental assistants |
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer |
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Hazardous materials removal workers |
Maintenance and repair workers, general |
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Social and human service assistants |
Medical assistants |
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Residential advisors |
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants |
| Short-term on-the-job training |
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Home health aides |
Retail salespersons |
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Personal and home care aides |
Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners |
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Occupational therapist aides |
Waiters and waitresses |
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Amusement and recreation attendants |
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food |
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Occupational therapist aides |
Home health aides |
