Public Service and Education

The Public Service and Education pathway prepares students for career opportunities in Administration of Justice, Child Development, Education, Paralegal Studies, and more. Certificates and degrees in this pathway are designed to combine theoretical education with hands-on-experiences to prepare students to enter the workforce directly or continue their education at a four-year university.

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Administration of JusticeAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Administration of JusticeAssociate in Science- n/a
Child and Adolescent DevelopmentAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Child Development and Educational StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Crime Scene InvestigationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Criminal Law SpecialtyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Early Childhood EducationAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Early Childhood EducationAssociate in Arts- n/a
Early Childhood Education AdministrationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Early Childhood Education TeacherCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Elementary Teacher EducationAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Infant and Toddler TeacherCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Law School First-Year Prep SpecialtyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Law, Public Policy and SocietyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Paralegal StudiesCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Paralegal StudiesAssociate in Science- n/a
Piano TeachingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Special EducationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Volunteer Services SkillsCertificate of Achievement- 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.

  • Art Therapists

    Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 38,840
    • High salary: 120,050
    • Average salary: 65010
    Rising Job Growth $ 65,010 Average Salary $38,840 $120,050

  • Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

    Master's degree, Doctoral degree

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 47,040
    • High salary: 194,530
    • Average salary: 80190
    Stable Job Growth $ 80,190 Average Salary $47,040 $194,530

  • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

    Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 68,860
    • High salary: 227,590
    • Average salary: 136550
    Rising Job Growth $ 136,550 Average Salary $68,860 $227,590

All Careers in Public Service and Education (41)

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Loss Prevention ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Operations ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Clinical NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
Transportation PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable100,340
Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining93,580
Police Identification and Records OfficersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
Financial ExaminersBachelor's degreeRising90,400
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable77,280
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining76,310
Customs and Border Protection OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable76,290
Police and Sheriff's Patrol OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable76,290
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable72,090
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Forensic Science TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Art TherapistsMaster's degreeRising65,010
Music TherapistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising65,010
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Music Directors and ComposersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable63,670
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining62,340
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining61,430
Paralegals and Legal AssistantsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining61,010
Quality Control AnalystsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising60,130
Remote Sensing TechniciansBachelor's degreeRising60,130
Farm and Home Management EducatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Social Science Research AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
Correctional Officers and JailersHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining57,970
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and SearchersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining54,980
Audio and Video TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable54,830
Private Detectives and InvestigatorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable52,370
Childcare WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising32,050
NanniesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising32,050

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