Aviation Degrees
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Along with protecting civilians and restoring balance to a hostile environment, you were likely in charge of jobs that you had more of a passion for. Especially in the military, these MOS's (Military Occupation Specialties) could include everything from being a Helicopter Mechanic to Information Technology, Computer Science and Mathematics.
In transitioning from military to civilian life, many of these skills you learned while serving the country could transform very well into a high-paying career. Some of the advantages of having a vocational, trade or career degree in a specific career include having job expertise others won't, and your job can not be outsourced overseas. Your experience in the military proves your work ethic to employers, so that fact as well lends credibility to your Vocational, Career or Trade Degree.
Because these vocational, trade and career degrees are specialized, you won't have the typical academic education - saving you countless hours and lots of money by sparing you from classes you won't really need or use. These are some popular vocational, trade and career degrees:
Accounting Clerk
Carpenter
Electrician
HVAC Technician
Plumber
Animal Care & Veterinary Medicine
Aviation
Beauty & Cosmetology
Automotive, Aviation &
Power Technology
Child Care
Below is a chart showing the salaries of some popular careers with vocational degrees. Because there are many different jobs you could consider in the vocational field, this list is only a select few. Be sure to research your career salary opportunities at the US Bureau of Labor Statistics website, where the latest and most accurate information can be found for any profession.
Position Median Salary
Automotive Technician $37,662
Accounting Clerk $29,991
Customer Service Representative $31,685
Carpenter $36,889
Electrician $47,869
In addition to the salaries and wages listed above, most positions listed receive premium benefits—paid vacation, sick leave, and medical and life insurance. Additionally, many health care and medicine-centric positions include comprehensive retirement and pension plans.
Excited about starting the vocational, trade or career degree of your choice? Find the school that's right for you by searching schools in the ""Find Military Friendly Schools"" box at the top of the page!
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