Growth Occupation
Salary
Training
Beginning Experienced Deliverable Avg. Time Avg. Cost*
Accounting Clerk

$6-16/hr         

$8-30/hr Certificate
A.S. 		1 year
2 Years

$200
$700

Biotechnology Technician $6-20/hr $7-37/hr Certificate
A.S. 		1 year
2 years 		$250
$800
Computer Programmer $6-29/hr $10-61/hr Certificate
A.S. 		1 year
2 years 		$200
$700
Dental Hygienist $21-40/hr $25-57/hr A.S. 2 years $700
Electronics Technician $7-24/hr $9-55/hr Certificate
A.S. 		1 year
2 years 		$250
$700
Graphic Designer $10-16/hr $11-40/hr Certificate
A.S. 		1 year
2 years 		$250
$700
Hazardous Waste / Materials Technician $7-21/hr $9-43/hr Certificate
A.S. 		1 year
2 years 		$250
$700
Insurance Claims Clerk $6-16/hr $7-26/hr H.S. Diploma N/A N/A
Medical Transcriptionist $7-12/hr $10-17/hr Certificate

 9mos.

$350
Network Administrator $10-26/hr $16-56/hr Certificate
A.S. 		1 year
2 years 		$300
$800
Network Technician $8-23/hr $11-42/hr Certificate
A.S. 		1 year
2 years 		$300
$800
PC Technician $7-20/hr $10-40/hr Certificate
A.S. 		1 year
2 years 		$200
$700
Precision Assembler $6-18/hr $6-22/hr Certificate 3-6 mos $100
RN $10-27/hr $14-46/hr Certificate
A.S. 		2 years
2 years 		$700
$700
Technical Support Representative $6-22/hr $13-37/hr Certificate
A.S. 		1 year
2 years 		$200
$700
Technical Writer $9-33/hr $16-66/hr Certificate
A.S. 		1 years
2 years 		$10,000
$900
Telecom Installer $10-13/hr $20-36/hr Certificate
A.S. 		1 year
2 years 		$250
$800
Telecom Sales / Support $8-25/hr $15-40/hr Certificate
A.S. 		1 year
2 years 		$10,000
$250
Web Designer $7-27 $9-76 Certificate
A.S. 		1 year
2 years 		$250
$700
Webmaster $7-27/hr $9-76/hr Certificate
A.S. 		1 year
2 years 		$200
$700

* Occupations with the highest current demand in the Bay Area.

Average Cost data is based on community college tuition. Private Colleges/Universities and Commercial institutions, which are included in the Educational/Training Resources section for each occupation, typically cost between $2,000 and 8,000 for Certificates and AA Degrees.

 
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