{"id":140,"date":"2020-06-23T01:56:11","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T01:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sanjac.mycareerfocus.org\/summer-2020-volume-1-issue-39\/choose-your-path\/"},"modified":"2020-06-23T02:00:22","modified_gmt":"2020-06-23T02:00:22","slug":"choose-your-path","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanjac.mycareerfocus.org\/summer-2020-volume-1-issue-39\/choose-your-path\/","title":{"rendered":"Choose your path"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">At San Jacinto College, our mission is to ensure you succeed and to empower you to achieve your goals, redefine expectations, and explore new opportunities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">With eight career pathways, you may not only equip yourself with the training and tools to succeed in a career but also find your place in the world and pursue the life you\u2019ve always wanted. If you plan to earn an associate degree and transfer to a four-year university, we can help you along your path. If career training for a certificate or associate degree is more your focus, we can help you find the program that is right for you. Before you register for classes, you should discuss your career goals with a San Jacinto College educational planner. We\u2019ll make sure you\u2019re selecting courses that meet the curriculum requirements of the certificate or associate degree you want to earn or four-year university you plan to attend. Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/sanjac.edu\">sanjac.edu<\/a>, or call 281-998-6150 to speak with an educational counselor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">Art, Humanities, Communication, and Design<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Art &amp; Design<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Audio Engineering<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Communications<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Dance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">English<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Interior Design<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Modern Languages<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Music<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Speech<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Theatre and Film<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">Career opportunities <i>(some may require a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree)*<\/i><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Broadcast Technician $36,117<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Choreographer $61,813<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Editor $66,528<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Film and Video Editor $46,449<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Graphic Designer $45,612<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Interior Designer $54,114<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Multimedia Artist and Animator $57,651<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Musicians and Singers $22.60** <sup>per hour<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Public Relations Specialist $58,222<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Sound Engineering Technician $64,669<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-183\" src=\"http:\/\/sanjac.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-1-issue-38\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2020\/02\/business-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Business<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Business Administration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Business Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Business Office Systems and Support<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Economics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Entrepreneur<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Long Term Care Administration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Paralegal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Real Estate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">Career opportunities <i>(some may require a<\/i> <i>bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree)*<\/i><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Accountant and Auditor $76,309<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Budget Analyst $80,417<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Credit Analyst $69,068<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Executive Secretaries and Executive <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Administrative Assistants $60,755<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Financial Analyst $87,552<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Paralegal and Legal Assistant $54,768<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Real Estate Sales Agent $67,455<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-185\" src=\"http:\/\/sanjac.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-1-issue-38\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2020\/02\/construction-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Construction, Industry Manufacturing, and Transportation<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Automotive Collision Repair<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Automotive Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Biomedical Clinical Equipment Technician <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Construction Management Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Diesel Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Electrical Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Electronics Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Environmental Health and Safety Technology Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Instrumentation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Maritime Transportation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Non-destructive Testing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Pipefitting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Process Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Welding Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">Career opportunities <i>(some may require a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree)*<\/i><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">API Inspector $145,622^^<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Automotive Body and Related Repairer $38,540<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Automotive Service Technician and <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Mechanic $39,550<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Captains, Mates, and Pilots $118,709<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Chemical Plant and Systems Operators $71,453<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Electrician $55,448<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Environmental Science and Protection <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Technician, Including Health $40,913<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Mechanic and Installer $48,779<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Helper \u2013 Electrician $30,609<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Helper \u2013 Plumber, Pipefitter, and <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Steamfitter $35,642<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Medical Equipment Repairer $42,161<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">NDT Technician Level I $71,884^^<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">NDT Technician Level II $101,397^^<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">NDT Technician Level III $125,699^^<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Occupational Health and Safety Technician $53,314<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Plant and Systems Operators (all others) $41,236<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter $53,243<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Sailors and Marine Oilers $36,201<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer $47,979<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-186\" src=\"http:\/\/sanjac.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-1-issue-38\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2020\/02\/Education-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" \/>Education<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Child Development \/ Early Childhood Studies Teaching<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">Career opportunities<i> (some may require a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree)*<\/i><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Elementary School Teacher (except Special Ed) $58,009<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Secondary School Teacher (except Special Ed) $59,525<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Education Administrator, Preschool, and Child Care Center $42,961<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Preschool Teacher $26,840<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Child Care Workers $21,396<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-187\" src=\"http:\/\/sanjac.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-1-issue-38\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2020\/02\/Health-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Health Sciences<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Cancer Data Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Diagnostic Medical Sonography<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Emergency Medical Services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Eye Care Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Health Information Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Medical Assisting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Medical Billing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Medical Coding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Medical Laboratory Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Medical Radiography<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Mental Health Services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Nursing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Personal Traininer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Pharmacy Technician<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Physical Therapist Assistant<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Respiratory Care<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Surgical Technician<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">Career opportunities <i>(some may require a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree)*<\/i><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Athletic Trainer $59,824<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Certified Ophthalmic Assistant $51,032^^^<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Certified Ophthalmic Technician $41,268^^^<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Certified Tumor Registrar $53,296^^^<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $72,455<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Emergency Medical Technician $34,456<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Environmental Science and Protection <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Technician, Including Health $40,913<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Medical Assistant $32,445<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Medical Records and Health Information <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Technician $42,515<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Mental Health and Substance Abuse <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Social Worker $43,896<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Nurse (LVN) $47,758<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Fitness Trainers $35,732<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Pharmacy Technician $34,776<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Physical Therapist Assistant $72,842<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Radiologic Technologist $64,492<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Registered Nurse $79,507<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Respiratory Therapist $59,927<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Surgical Technologist $53,692<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-189\" src=\"http:\/\/sanjac.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-1-issue-38\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2020\/02\/public-300x160.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/>Public Safety and Human\/Consumer Services<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Chef Training<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Cosmetology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Criminal Justice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Fire Protection Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Massage Therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Pastry Chef<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Personal Trainer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Restaurant Management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">Career opportunities\u00a0<i>(some may require a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree)*<\/i><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Chefs and Head Cooks <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">(including Pastry Chefs) $40,953<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Correctional Officers and Jailers $42,621<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Food Service Manager $60,036<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Cosmetologists $20,981<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Massage Therapist $35,302<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Firefighter $51,734<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Police and Sheriff\u2019s Patrol Officers $62,648<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Private Detectives and Investigators $52,509<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Probation Officers and Correctional <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Treatment Specialists $44,526<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Skin Care Specialists (Esthetician) $19,540<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-191\" src=\"http:\/\/sanjac.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-1-issue-38\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2020\/02\/science-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Applications \/ Programming<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Biology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Chemistry<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Computer Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Computer Simulation &amp; Game Design<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Desktop Support and Network Administration Engineering<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Engineering Design Graphics (Drafting) <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Environmental Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Geology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Information Technology Security<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Mathematics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Microsoft and CISCO<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Physics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Web Design<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">Career opportunities <i>(some may require a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree)*<\/i><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Accountant and Auditor $76,309<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Agricultural and Food Science Technicians $47,505<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Chemical Engineer $137,233<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Chemists $90,215<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Civil Engineer $106,006<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Computer Network Support Specialist $76,184<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Computer Programmer $89,024<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Database Administrators $95,250<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Desktop Publisher $39,929<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Drafter $45,805<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Environmental Engineer $106,637<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $40,913<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $83,739 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Geological and Petroleum Technicians $60,275<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Information Security Analyst $101,382<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Mechanical Drafter $66,592<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Mechanical Engineer $98,761<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Network and Computer Systems Administrator $93,294 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Physicists $99,556<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Software Developers (Applications) $108,408<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Software Developers (Systems Software) $102,435<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Web Developer $74,533<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-192\" src=\"http:\/\/sanjac.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2020-volume-1-issue-38\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2020\/02\/social-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" \/>Social and Behaviorial Science<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Anthropology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Government<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">History<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Philosophy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Psychology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Sociology<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">Career opportunities <i>(some may require a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree)*<\/i><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Psychologists $109,609<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Philosophy and Religion Teachers, <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Postsecondary $80,091<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Anthropologists and Archeologists $85,882<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Political Scientists $93,683<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $79,570<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Clinical, Counseling, and School <\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Psychologists $68,865<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Counselors $61,949<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Mental Health Counselors $54,018<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Museum Technicians and Conservators $37,016<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Social Science Research Assistants $42,538<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans Bold';\">Noncredit Classes for Professional and Life Long Learners<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Droid Sans';\">Whether you\u2019re preparing for a career or picking up a new hobby, the San Jacinto College Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) division offers a variety of noncredit courses for workforce training and lifelong learning. 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