Programs by career
Pick a career to see every U.S. school that awarded a matching program in 2023-24, from a short certificate to a doctorate. Programs are matched by the federal CIP–SOC crosswalk, not picked by hand.
Healthcare & Human Services
- Home Health & Personal Care Aide44 schools · 1 program
- Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Orderly555 schools · 3 programs
- Medical Assistant1,059 schools · 3 programs
- Social Worker835 schools · 10 programs
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)1,013 schools · 2 programs
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Counselor852 schools · 6 programs
- Pharmacy Technician359 schools · 1 program
- Social & Human Service Assistant422 schools · 2 programs
- Nurse Practitioner, Midwife & Anesthetist (APRN)657 schools · 22 programs
- Dental Assistant547 schools · 1 program
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist & Technician552 schools · 11 programs
- EMT & Paramedic653 schools · 1 program
- Barber, Hairstylist & Cosmetologist1,464 schools · 9 programs
Financial Services
- Insurance Sales Agent73 schools · 1 program
- Personal Financial Advisor768 schools · 3 programs
- Actuary462 schools · 9 programs
- Bookkeeping Clerk626 schools · 1 program
- Real Estate Agent223 schools · 2 programs
- Property Manager223 schools · 2 programs
- Claims Adjuster343 schools · 3 programs
- Bank Teller77 schools · 1 program
- Loan Officer739 schools · 2 programs
- Bill & Account Collector77 schools · 1 program
- Insurance Underwriter182 schools · 4 programs
- Compensation & Benefits Specialist2,365 schools · 4 programs
- Financial Examiner1,378 schools · 4 programs
- Real Estate Appraiser1,981 schools · 10 programs
- Credit Counselor157 schools · 3 programs
Management & Entrepreneurship
- Top Executive & Operations Manager2,573 schools · 15 programs
- Project Manager2,512 schools · 6 programs
- Human Resources Specialist2,355 schools · 6 programs
- Financial Manager928 schools · 11 programs
- Public Relations Specialist1,196 schools · 11 programs
- Human Resources Manager2,390 schools · 9 programs
- Public Relations & Fundraising Manager1,713 schools · 14 programs
- Secretary & Administrative Assistant881 schools · 10 programs
- Training & Development Specialist824 schools · 7 programs
- Administrative Services & Facilities Manager2,587 schools · 17 programs
- Labor Relations Specialist560 schools · 4 programs
- Training & Development Manager2,389 schools · 9 programs
- Compensation & Benefits Manager2,349 schools · 5 programs
Marketing & Sales
- Retail Sales Worker85 schools · 2 programs
- Wholesale & Manufacturing Sales Rep306 schools · 7 programs
- Market Research Analyst1,110 schools · 16 programs
- Sales Manager2,529 schools · 5 programs
- Marketing & Advertising Manager1,137 schools · 12 programs
- Advertising Sales Agent81 schools · 1 program
- Customer Service Representative37 schools · 2 programs
Advanced Manufacturing
Arts, Entertainment, & Design
- Graphic Designer1,206 schools · 7 programs
- Musician & Singer1,157 schools · 12 programs
- Photographer1,089 schools · 6 programs
- Writer & Author1,482 schools · 19 programs
- Interior Designer275 schools · 7 programs
- Film & Video Editor and Camera Operator517 schools · 7 programs
- Actor906 schools · 7 programs
- Special Effects Artist & Animator1,075 schools · 9 programs
- Reporter & Journalist955 schools · 12 programs
- Dancer & Choreographer370 schools · 5 programs
Skilled trades
Trade programs, mostly certificates and associate degrees. Most trades are also learned through a Registered Apprenticeship; each list shows the DOL apprenticeship occupations too.
- Electrician485 schools · 1 program
- Plumber153 schools · 3 programs
- HVAC technician753 schools · 2 programs
- Welder913 schools · 2 programs
- Automotive service technician801 schools · 7 programs
- Carpenter212 schools · 1 program
- Machinist323 schools · 2 programs
- CNC tool operator227 schools · 2 programs
- Sheet metal worker18 schools · 1 program
- Heavy equipment operator54 schools · 1 program
- Elevator and escalator installer264 schools · 1 program
- Industrial machinery mechanic267 schools · 2 programs
- Heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver224 schools · 1 program
- Aircraft mechanic (A&P)195 schools · 3 programs
- Diesel service technician362 schools · 2 programs
- Electrical power-line installer and repairer134 schools · 3 programs
- Solar photovoltaic installer34 schools · 3 programs
- Wind turbine service technician273 schools · 4 programs
- Power plant operator6 schools · 1 program
Careers without a list, and why
The 20 degree pathways with their own college pages (computer science, nursing, law and others) are reached from each pathway's Colleges tab.
- Professor & Postsecondary TeacherThe NCES crosswalk links college teachers to 1,233 programs (every subject taught in college).
- High School TeacherThe NCES crosswalk links high school teachers to 92 programs (every school subject).
- Sales EngineerThe NCES crosswalk links no program to its SOC code.
- IronworkerNo operating school reported awards in its 1 crosswalk program(s) in 2023-24.
- Construction laborer and helperThe NCES crosswalk links no program to its SOC code.
Data: NCES IPEDS C2024_A (2023-24, first majors), NCES CIP 2020–SOC 2018 crosswalk, College Scorecard file of 15 Oct 2026 (operating schools approved for federal aid).
Sources
Where these facts come from
Official and primary sources only, each checked on the date shown. Rules on testing, aid, licensing and immigration change, so confirm a detail with its source before you rely on it.
- IPEDS Completions, 2023-24 (complete data file C2024_A) · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-21
- CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-21
- College Scorecard data, Most Recent Institution-Level file (release of 15 Oct 2026) · U.S. Department of Education checked 2026-10-21
- Approved occupations for Registered Apprenticeship (spreadsheet: RAPIDS code, type, minimum term) · U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship.gov) checked 2026-10-21