Society & Education

Preparing you for certificates, degrees, transfer, and careers related to understanding of cultures, communities, human behavior, teaching, liberal studies, special education and related fields.

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AnthropologyAssociate in Arts for Transfer
  • CPL
EconomicsAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Elementary Teacher EducationAssociate in Arts for Transfer
  • CPL
HistoryAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Law, Public Policy, and SocietyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
PhilosophyAssociate in Arts for Transfer
  • CPL
Political ScienceAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
PsychologyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Social Work and Human ServicesAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
SociologyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Administration of JusticeAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Early Childhood EducationAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Chicana/o StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
General Studies—Liberal StudiesAssociate in Arts
  • CPL
Social Work/Human ServicesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Basic Law Enforcement AcademyAssociate in Science- n/a
Child DevelopmentAssociate in Science- n/a
Criminal Justice- AcademicAssociate in Science- n/a
Forensic ScienceAssociate in Science
  • CPL
Modern PolicingAssociate of Science- n/a
Speech-Language Pathology AssistantAssociate of Science
  • CPL
Administration in Early EducationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Antiracism in TeachingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Associate TeacherCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Basic Law Enforcement AcademyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Child DevelopmentCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Criminal JusticeCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Family Child Care TeachingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Forensic ScienceCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Infant and Toddler TeachingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Introduction to Infant and Toddler TeachingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Introduction to Transitional Kindergarten TeachingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Pathway to Law SchoolCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Preschool to Third Grade TeachingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Public AdministrationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Social Work/Human ServicesCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Special Needs TeachingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Basic Law Enforcement Academy (Noncredit)Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)
  • CPL
  • NC
AnthropologyProficiency Award
  • CPL
Human Services: Social Services Affiliate, Proficiency AwardProficiency Award- n/a
Child and Adolescent DevelopmentAssociate in Arts for Transfer- 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.

All Careers in Society & Education (149)

EconomistsDoctoral degreeStable139,380
SociologistsDoctoral degreeStable139,380
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Including HealthBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Environmental Restoration PlannersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Hydroelectric Production ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Financial Risk SpecialistsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Solar Energy Systems EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Operations ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Geothermal Production ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Wind Turbine Service TechniciansAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Security Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Security ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Wind Energy Development ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy EngineersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Clinical NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
NeurologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
PsychiatristsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
Civil Engineering Technologists & TechniciansBachelor's degreeRising106,980
Civil EngineersBachelor's degreeRising106,980
Construction & Building InspectorsBachelor's degreeRising106,980
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction WorkersBachelor's degreeRising106,980
Solar Energy Installation ManagersBachelor's degreeRising106,980
First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting & Prevention WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
Police & Sheriff's Patrol OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
Education Administrators, PostsecondaryCertificate after master's, Master's degreeDeclining104,070
Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & DaycareCertificate after master's, Master's degreeDeclining104,070
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through SecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable103,960
Training & Development ManagersMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable103,960
LogisticiansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising102,010
Logistics EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising102,010
Transportation, Storage, & Distribution ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising102,010
Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesMaster's degree, Certificate after master'sRising95,410
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation & Mobility Specialists, & Vision Rehabilitation TherapistsMaster's degree, Certificate after master'sRising95,410
Occupational TherapistsMaster's degree, Certificate after master'sRising95,410
Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable94,680
Detectives & Criminal InvestigatorsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
Fraud Examiners, Investigators & AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining93,580
First-Line Supervisors of Police & DetectivesHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
Forensic Science TechniciansAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
Penetration TestersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining93,580
Private Detectives & InvestigatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
Administrative Services ManagersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining92,730
DispatchersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining92,730
First-Line Supervisors of Office & Administrative Support WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining92,730
Postal Service ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining92,730
Emergency Medicine PhysiciansDoctoral degreeRising92,120
Hearing Aid SpecialistsDoctoral degreeRising92,120
OptometristsDoctoral degreeRising92,120
Pediatricians, GeneralDoctoral degreeRising92,120
Pediatric SurgeonsDoctoral degreeRising92,120
Accountants & AuditorsBachelor's degreeRising90,400
Credit AnalystsBachelor's degreeRising90,400
Treasurers & ControllersBachelor's degreeRising90,400
Business Continuity PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable86,130
Health & Safety EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable86,130
Information Security EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable86,130
Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
English Language & Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
History Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
Philosophy & Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
Child, Family, & School Social WorkersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising78,240
Community Health WorkersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising78,240
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable77,280
BailiffsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable76,290
Compliance OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable76,290
Customs BrokersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable76,290
Correctional Officers & JailersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable76,290
Transit & Railroad PoliceHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable76,290
Family & Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable76,210
Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable76,210
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language InstructorsDoctoral degreeStable72,090
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Social Work Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Law Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Marriage & Family TherapistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising68,090
CoronersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Digital Forensics AnalystsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Medical & Clinical Laboratory TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Art TherapistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising65,010
Clinical & Counseling PsychologistsMaster's degreeRising65,010
Music TherapistsMaster's degreeRising65,010
Recreational TherapistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising65,010
Speech-Language PathologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising65,010
TutorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersBachelor's degreeStable64,520
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social WorkersBachelor's degreeStable64,520
Mental Health CounselorsMaster's degreeRising63,780
Secondary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining62,340
Elementary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining61,430
Middle School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining61,430
Special Education Teachers, KindergartenBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining61,430
Paralegals and Legal AssistantsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining61,010
Camera Operators, Television, Video, & FilmBachelor's degreeRising60,130
Calibration Technologists & TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising60,130
Chemical TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising60,130
Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & TechniciansBachelor's degreeRising60,130
Geodetic SurveyorsBachelor's degreeRising60,130
Geological TechniciansBachelor's degreeRising60,130
Industrial EngineersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising60,130
Quality Control Systems ManagersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising60,130
Remote Sensing Scientists & TechnologistsBachelor's degreeRising60,130
Validation EngineersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising60,130
Healthcare Social WorkersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising60,060
Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder CounselorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising60,060
Rehabilitation CounselorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable58,570
Social & Human Service AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable58,570
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Range ManagersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Clinical Research CoordinatorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
Data ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
StatisticiansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
Survey ResearchersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
Probation Officers & Correctional Treatment SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining57,050
Preschool TeachersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining56,270
Social & Community Service ManagersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining56,270
Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable52,370
Police Identification & Records OfficersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable52,370
Retail Loss Prevention SpecialistsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable52,370
AudiologistsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising46,050
Cardiovascular Technologists & TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising46,050
Diagnostic Medical SonographersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising46,050
Occupational Therapy AidesAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising46,050
Occupational Therapy AssistantsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising46,050
Psychiatric TechniciansAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising46,050
Radiologic Technologists & TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising46,050
Surgical AssistantsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising46,050
Surgical TechnologistsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising46,050
Childcare WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising32,050
Home Health AidesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising32,050
Kindergarten TeachersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising32,050
NanniesHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising32,050
Personal Care AidesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising32,050