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In today’s world, college is more than a degree. Durham Tech is here to help you reach your goals. Explore possible careers with local industry statistics and find the Durham Tech programs that can lead you there. 

 

Career Development

Career Services at Durham Tech can help students and alumni search, find, and transition to a career.

Human Resources Development

Human Resources Development (HRD) provides career and employee assessments as well as courses in career development and enhancement.

Accountants

Basic Education Requirement:

Baccalaureate Transfer Option

Starting Salary

$57,088 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$82,005 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+5.9% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

2,888 NC Triangle Area

Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians

Basic Education Requirement:

Associate

Starting Salary

$44,294 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$56,992 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+6.1% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

42 NC Triangle Area

Animal Scientists

Basic Education Requirement:

Baccalaureate Transfer Option

Starting Salary

$46,906 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$78,173 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+2.7% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

0 NC Triangle Area

Architects

Basic Education Requirement:

Baccalaureate Transfer Option

Starting Salary

$60,749 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$95,422 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+4.7% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

114 NC Triangle Area

Architectural and Civil Drafters

Basic Education Requirement:

Associate

Starting Salary

$47,368 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$66,010 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+7.9% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

605 NC Triangle Area

Art Directors

Basic Education Requirement:

Baccalaureate Transfer Option

Starting Salary

$23,629 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$97,271 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+11.5% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

86 NC Triangle Area

Automotive Technicians

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Starting Salary

$34,640 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$52,314 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+6.3% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

3,012 NC Triangle Area

Biochemists and Biophysicists

Basic Education Requirement:

Baccalaureate Transfer Option

Starting Salary

$58,954 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$92,650 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+3.9% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

104 NC Triangle Area

Biological Scientists

Basic Education Requirement:

Baccalaureate Transfer Option

Starting Salary

$62,169 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$94,125 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+1.9% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

645 NC Triangle Area

Biological Technicians

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Starting Salary

$32,793 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$42,239 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+2.3% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

193 NC Triangle Area

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Starting Salary

$33,426 NC Triangle Area

Median Salary

$50,196 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+0.6% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

1,571 NC Triangle Area

Budget Analysts

Basic Education Requirement:

Baccalaureate Transfer Option

Starting Salary

$61,466 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$79,911 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+3.3% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

91 NC Triangle Area

Cardiovascular (non-invasive) or EKG Technicians

Basic Education Requirement:

Continuing Education

Starting Salary

$42,719 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$62,403 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

6.2% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

1,160 NC Triangle Area

Carpenter Helpers

Basic Education Requirement:

Continuing Education

Starting Salary

$35,683 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$43,115 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+6.5% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

56 NC Triangle Area

Carpenters

Basic Education Requirement:

Continuing Education

Starting Salary

$28,035 NC Triangle Area

Median Salary

$49,834 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

8.8% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

348 NC Triangle Area

Chefs and Head Cooks

Basic Education Requirement:

Continuing Education

Starting Salary

$46,387 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$63,152 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+8.5% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

637 NC Triangle Area

Chemists

Basic Education Requirement:

Baccalaureate Transfer Option

Starting Salary

$60,942 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$79,230 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+3.1% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

704 NC Triangle Area

Childcare Workers

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Starting Salary

$22,845 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$29,368 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+5.8% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

417 NC Triangle Area

Civil Engineers

Basic Education Requirement:

Baccalaureate Transfer Option

Starting Salary

$69,085 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$97,764 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+7.3% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

1,933 NC Triangle Area

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

Basic Education Requirement:

Baccalaureate Transfer Option

Starting Salary

$37,632 NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$56,224 NC Triangle Area

5-Year Job Outlook

+5.9% NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

1,753 NC Triangle Area