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What career is right for you? It certainly can feel like an overwhelming decision, whether you\u2019re choosing a first career or considering a change. Think about it \u2013 most people spend half their waking hours on the job. The right career is one that satisfies you as well as pays the bills. <\/span><\/p>\n

PCC offers a multitude of options in a wide range of fields such as health care; computer technology; automotive, industrial and welding technology; biological, social and physical science; advertising and graphic design. Certificates, associate degrees and transfer options are available in most courses of study. Take a look at PCC\u2019s A-Z program listing and see what captures your interest.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not sure about your future, or you just need a little advice, make an appointment with PCC\u2019s counseling staff at 252.493.7245<\/span> and let us help you figure out \u201cWhat to Do.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Pitt Community College A-Z<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
PCC Credential<\/span><\/td>\nGives You<\/span><\/td>\nRequired Courses<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Certificate and Certificate of Completion<\/span><\/td>\nThe skills you need to move into an entry-level job<\/span><\/td>\n11*<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advanced Certificate<\/span><\/td>\nAdditional skills to help you move up with a promotion<\/span><\/td>\n6*<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Associate in Arts Degree\/ Associate in Science Degree<\/span><\/td>\nThe coursework you need to transfer to a four-year college<\/span><\/td>\n21*<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Associate in Applied Science Degree<\/span><\/td>\nThe credential required or preferred by some employers for employment<\/span><\/td>\n21*<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Post-Associate Certificate<\/span><\/td>\nA job-specific credential that builds upon or enhances your associate degree<\/span><\/td>\n5*<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: If coursework from another certificate is required for an advanced certificate or post-associate certificate, this is a pre-admission requirement.<\/em><\/span>
\n*Reflects average program length<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Visit http:\/\/www.pittcc.edu\/academics\/programs\/index.html<\/a><\/span> for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n

State entry \u201ce\u201d\/average indicated unless otherwise noted.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accounting<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Accounting and Finance: Accounting
\n<\/b><\/b><\/span>Certificates also available
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>Careers in accounting firms, large and small corporations of varying types preparing financial statements, balance sheets and tax returns.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>$27,000e<\/span>–$48,000
\nSource: O*NET Online<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Advanced Medical Coding<\/span><\/h3>\n

Advanced Medical Coding Certificate<\/span>
\nMust be a graduate of a CAHIIM accredited health information program.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Advanced Medical Coding curriculum provides the didactic and clinical experience necessary to become competent credentialed coders.\u00a0 <\/span>Coursework includes reimbursement, advanced International Classification of Diseases-10th Revision-Clinical Modification\/Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-CM\/PCS), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).\u00a0 <\/span>Graduates may be eligible to take either of the Certified Coding Specialist exams: the Certificate Specialist and\/or the Certificated Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS\/CCS-P).\u00a0 <\/span>Individuals entering this curriculum must be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM) accredited health information program.\u00a0
\n<\/span><\/span>Starting salary range:
\n<\/span>$45,010 CCS-P
\n$60,160 CCS\u00a0(national average; 1-2 years experience)
\n<\/span>Source: American Health Information Management Association<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Advertising & Graphic Design<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Advertising and\u00a0Graphic Design
\n<\/span><\/b>Careers developing concepts and layouts for advertising materials, including ads and brochures, for ad agencies, public and private companies; self-employment.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>$26,000e<\/span>–$38,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Air Conditioning,\u00a0Heating & Refrigeration Technology<\/span>
\nDiploma or Certificate also available
\n<\/span>Employment with firms that specialize in installation, servicing and repair of heating and cooling systems in homes, offices and commercial buildings; self-employment.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>$35,000e<\/span>–$50,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Architecture\/Drafting<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in\u00a0Architectural\u00a0Technology
\n<\/span>Para-professional careers in architectural, engineering and construction firms preparing working plans, detail drawings, and 3D digital presentations.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>$32,800e<\/span>–$45,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Art<\/span><\/h3>\n

Associate in Fine Arts
\n<\/span>The Associate in Fine Arts Degree will prepare students to transfer to a four-year university in creative fields, such as painting, ceramics, wood working, sculpture, metals work, textiles, weaving or photography. Additional career paths could include art education or art therapy.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0varies $25,105 average regional average<\/span><\/p>\n

Automotive Systems<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Automotive\u00a0Systems\u00a0Technology<\/span>
\nDiploma or Certificate also available <\/span>
\nDiploma in Automotive Light Duty\u00a0Diesel Technology also available
\n<\/span>Employment as a technician, parts specialist, and service writer with dealerships, privately-owned garages, and fleet service facilities diagnosing, servicing and repairing automobiles and light and medium duty trucks
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0$26,000e<\/span>–$54,080<\/span><\/p>\n

Barber<\/span><\/h3>\n

Barber License
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>Knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to pass the NC State Board of Barber Examiners licensing exam and have a rewarding barber career.
\n<\/b><\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$28,000-$37,000
\nSource: EMSI<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Biotechnology<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Biotechnology
\n<\/span><\/span>Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government including research and development, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, forensic laboratories, sales, and customer service.
\n<\/b><\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$35,000e-$57,000<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

BioWork Certificate<\/span>\u00a0(Offered through Continuing Education)
\nStarting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/i>$15-$18 per hour entry level<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Breast Sonography<\/span><\/h3>\n

Breast Sonography Certificate<\/span>
\nMust have associates degree in radiography and be ARRT certified in radiography and mammography.<\/span>
\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Breast Sonography curriculum provides registered mammographers the didactic and clinical experience necessary to become registered breast sonographers. Coursework includes breast pathophysiology; physics, instrumentation, and equipment operation necessary to perform diagnostic and interventional breast sonography procedures; and clinical breast image production and evaluation. Graduates may be eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam in Breast Sonography.
\n<\/span><\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$77,825 (national average)
\nSource: American Society of Radiology Technologist<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Business Administration<\/b><\/span>
\n<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Business\u00a0Administration
\n<\/span>Certificate also available
\n<\/span><\/span>Employment in the areas of governmental agencies, financial institutions, and large to small businesses. The curriculum prepares students for various aspects of the work environment including management and supervisory opportunities.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Associate in Arts Degree
\n<\/span>The Associate in Arts Degree will prepare students to transfer into Business Administration at a four-year college\/university.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>$27,000e<\/span>–$48,000
\nSource: O*NET Online<\/span><\/em>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Building Construction Technology<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Building Construction\u00a0Technology<\/span>
\nDiploma also available
\n<\/span>Provides an overview of the building construction industry. Includes general construction, blueprint reading, construction estimating, and building codes.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0Superintendents:<\/span>\u00a0$35,150-$56,320<\/span>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

CT\/MRI<\/span><\/h3>\n

CT\/MRI Diploma
\n<\/b><\/span>CT Certificate and MRI Certificate also available<\/span>.
\n<\/b>Must have associates degree and be credentialed in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

The Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology curriculum prepares the individual to use specialized equipment to visualize cross-sectional anatomical structures and aid physicians in the demonstration of pathologies and disease processes. Individuals entering this curriculum must be registered or registry- eligible radiologic technologist, radiation therapist, or nuclear medicine technologist. Course work prepares the technologist to provide patient care and perform studies utilizing imaging equipment, professional communication, and quality assurance in scheduled and emergency procedures through academic and clinical studies. Graduates may be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Advanced-Level testing in Computed Tomography and\/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging examinations. They may find employment in facilities which perform these imaging procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n

Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0CT $69,896,\u00a0MRI $71,725\u00a0(national average)
\n<\/span>Source: American Society of Radiology Technologists<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Cardiovascular Sonography<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Cardiovascular\u00a0Sonography<\/span>
\nEchocardiography Diploma also\u00a0available
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>The Cardiovascular Sonography curriculum provides the individual with the knowledge and skills necessary to acquire, process, and evaluate the human heart and vascular structures. A cardiovascular sonographer uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of the heart and vascular structures. Coursework includes effective communication and patient care skills combined with a knowledge of physics, human anatomy, physiology, and pathology, all of which are essential to obtaining high quality sonographic images. Graduates may be eligible to apply to the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers for examinations in physics, cardiovascular physics, vascular physics, and adult echocardiography. Graduates may find employment in hospitals, physicians\u2019 offices, mobile services, and educational institutions.
\n<\/span><\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0$68,750 (national average)
\n<\/span>Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Computer-Integrated Machining<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Computer Integrated\u00a0Machining
\n<\/b><\/span>Diploma or Certificates also available<\/span>
\n<\/b>Jobs in industrial and metalworking machinery and equipment manufacturing as computer numeric controlled (CNC) and conventional machine tool operators.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0$35,000e<\/span>–$79,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Cosmetology<\/span><\/h3>\n

Cosmetology License
\n<\/span>Knowledge and job skills needed to pass the NC Board of Cosmetology as well as work in a full-service salon or to start your own business.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$21,101e<\/span>–$31,201<\/span><\/p>\n

Criminal Justice<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Criminal Justice\u00a0Technology
\n<\/span>Positions within local, state and federal law enforcement, corrections and security as a police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation\/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer and loss prevention specialist.<\/span><\/p>\n

Associate in Arts Degree
\n<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span>The Associate in Arts Degree will prepare students to transfer into Criminal Justice at a four-year college\/university.
\n<\/span><\/b>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$32,000e<\/span>–$38,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Detention Officer<\/span><\/h3>\n

Detention Officer Training Certificate<\/span>
\nEntry-level jobs with Statewide Sheriff\u2019s Office.
\n<\/b><\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$24,500e<\/span>–$34,000
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Education<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Early Childhood\u00a0Education<\/span>
\nDiploma or Certificates also available<\/span>
\nPositions in public, private, church-affiliated and corporate child care centers working with children age 0 to 12 as administrators, lead teachers, teacher assistants and as after school coordinators\/staff. Also, various positions as teacher assistants in public and private school age programs.
\n<\/b><\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>Child care teachers\/assistants:\u00a0$19,510e-$23,000<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Associate in Arts Degree<\/span>
\nThe Associate in Arts Degree will prepare students to transfer into Special Education, Middle Grades, and Elementary Education at a four-year college\/university.
\n<\/b><\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>$35,000e with Bachelor\u2019s Degree
\n<\/span>Source: NC Dept of Public Instruction<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

EKG Monitor Technician<\/span><\/h3>\n

Non-credit, short term training
\n<\/span><\/span>EKG monitor technicians assist cardiologists in the detection and identification of heartbeat irregularities by performing the electrocardiogram test used to monitor and record electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. By placing electrodes on the patient chest to record activity, results are collected through holter monitoring, basic EKGs, and stress tests. Working in physician offices, hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities, EKG monitor technicians also assist the physician in diagnosis and treatment considerations based on EKG results. Students completing this course may be eligible for professional certification through the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians.
\n<\/span><\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b>$36,450\u00a0(national median)<\/span>
\nSource: Salary.com<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Electrical Systems<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Electrical Systems Technology, Diploma (3 semesters), Certificates in Wiring, Controls, PLCs & Solar Photovoltaic Technologies
\n<\/span>Electricians<\/span> \u2013 Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, fixtures, and electrical control systems. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Preparation for licensed electrician.
\n<\/span><\/b>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>$32,000e-<\/span>$52,000<\/span><\/p>\n

1st Line Supervisor of Construction Trades<\/span> \u2013 Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction workers.
\n<\/span><\/b>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$40,000e-$66,000<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial<\/span> \u2013 Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0$38,000e-<\/span>$73,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Electrical Engineering Technician<\/span> \u2013 Test or modify developmental or operational electrical equipment or electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants.
\n<\/span><\/b>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$42,000e<\/span>–$75,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers<\/span> \u2013 Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fir alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$31,260e-$59,800<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers<\/span> \u2013 Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>$26,100e<\/span>–$38,310<\/span><\/p>\n

Electronics Engineering<\/span><\/h3>\n

AS Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Certificates in Basic Electronics, Computer Technology, Automation Technology, and Biomedical Electronics Technology
\n<\/b><\/span>Electronic engineering technicians design, build, repair and redesign components of electronics equipment. Technicians may specialize in various areas of electronics, such as computers and networks, industrial control, biomedical electronics, automation\/robotics programming, wireless telecommunications, and much more. Job titles for this field range in name from engineering assistant, electrical or electronic technician, biomedical electronics technician, maintenance technician, field service technician, and other electronic specialist names. This program is transferrable to 4-year university tracks.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>$33,970e<\/span>–$75,000
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Emergency Medical Science<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Emergency Medical Science<\/b><\/span>
\n<\/b><\/span>The Emergency Medical Science curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge, skills and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and prepares graduates to enter the workforce. Students will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence-based practice under medical oversight, and serve as a link from the scene into the healthcare system. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take state and\/or national certification examinations. Employment opportunities include providers of emergency medical services, fire departments, rescue agencies, hospital specialty areas, industry, educational and government agencies.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>$36,700 (national average)
\n<\/span>Source: College Foundation of North Carolina<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Emergency Medical Services (offered through Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Emergency Medical Technician
\n<\/span><\/span>The Emergency Medical Service program provides individuals with the knowledge, skills and abilitiess to provide emergency medical care as an EMT for critical and emergent patients.\u00a0 <\/span>Students will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence-based practice under medical oversight, and serve as a link from the emergency scene into the healthcare system. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to take state and national certification examinations. Employment opportunities include private ambulance transport services, fire departments, rescue squads, hospital specialty areas, industry, educational and government agencies.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0$26,480e<\/span>–$37,260 <\/span>(local)
\n<\/span>Source: College Foundation of North Carolina<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Engineering Technology<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degrees Related to Engineering with transfer options to specific Universities
\n<\/span><\/b>PCC offers Associate in Applied Science Degrees in four specialty areas: Architectural Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology. <\/span><\/p>\n

Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Entrepreneurship
\n<\/span>Certificate also available
\n<\/span><\/b>The Entrepreneurship curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth as self-employed business owners.
\n<\/span><\/b>Starting salary range:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Unlimited Potential
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Finance<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Accounting and Finance: Financial Services
\nCertificates also available
\n<\/span>Employment in accounting firms, large and small corporations, and governmental agencies of varying types in financial planning, business insurance, and investment analysis.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0$31,000e-$56,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Firefighter<\/span><\/h3>\n

Firefighter Level I and II Certification
\n<\/span><\/b>Paid and volunteer positions as a fire and rescue member in Pitt County. Positions with fire agencies providing fire protection to area communities.
\n<\/span><\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$29,500e<\/span>–$34,000 <\/span><\/p>\n

Foreign Language<\/span><\/h3>\n

PCC regularly offers college credit courses in French, Spanish, and American Sign Language. Spanish for the Workplace. A foreign language lab provides a place and resources for students to practice their new language skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Continuing Education and Economic Development also offers conversational Spanish for travel and for various work environments; classes can be taught on the jobsite.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gerontology<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Human Services\/Gerontology Concentration<\/span>
\nAging Studies Certificate also available
\n<\/span><\/b>Prepares students to specialize in direct service delivery work to older adults and their families. The curriculum provides both theoretical and applied models for understanding issues of aging.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$25,000e-$37,330
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Health Information Technology<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Health Information\u00a0Technology
\n<\/span><\/b>The Health Information Technology curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to process, analyze, abstract, compile, maintain, manage, and report health information. Students will supervise departmental functions; classify, code and index diagnoses and procedures; coordinate information for cost control, quality management, statistics, marketing, and planning; monitor governmental and non-governmental standards; facilitate research; and design system controls to monitor patient information security.\u00a0 <\/span>Graduates of this program may be eligible to write the national certification examination to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, health insurance organizations, out-patient clinics, physicians\u2019 offices, hospice, and mental health facilities.
\n<\/span><\/b>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0<\/b>$42,820 (national average)<\/span><\/p>\n

Healthcare\u00a0Management<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Healthcare\u00a0Management Technology<\/span>
\nCertificates also available<\/span>
\nPositions planning and managing a healthcare organization. Entry-level and supervisory job opportunities exist in hospitals, medical offices, long-term care facilities and insurance companies in the billing, collections and expense reduction areas.<\/span>
\nStarting salary range<\/span>:\u00a0<\/b>$32,000<\/span>,\u00a0Office managers: $31,936-$40,386<\/span><\/p>\n

Healthcare Management: Accounting<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Healthcare\u00a0Management Technology:\u00a0Accounting Concentration<\/span>
\nPrepares you for employment in general healthcare management, entrepreneurship, and long-term care.\u00a0 <\/span>Upon completion of this degree, students will have the skills needed to assist with opening their own healthcare-based business.
\nStarting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$28,000-$33,000<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Healthcare Management: Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Healthcare\u00a0Management Technology:\u00a0Entrepreneurship<\/span>
\nPrepares you for employment in general healthcare management, entrepreneurship, and long-term care.\u00a0 <\/span>Upon completion of this degree, students will have the skills needed to assist with opening their own healthcare-based business.
\nStarting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$31,936-$40,386
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Healthcare Management: Long-Term Care<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Healthcare\u00a0Management: Long-Term Care<\/span>
\nCertificate also available<\/span>
\nPrepares you for employment in general healthcare management, entrepreneurship, and long-term care.Upon completion of this degree, students will have the skills needed to seek employment in long-term care facilities.
\n<\/b>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$31,936-$40,386
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Horticulture<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Horticulture\u00a0Technology
\n<\/span><\/b>Employment in positions asscociated with nurseries, garden centers, greenhouse, landscape operations, governmental agencies\/parks, golf courses, sports complexes, highway vegetation, turf maintenance companies and private\/public gardens. Graduates should also be prepared to take the North Carolina Pesticide Applicator\u2019s Examination.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0$35,000e-$40,000
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

1st Line Supervisor of Landscaping, Lawn service, and Groundskeeping Workers<\/span> \u2013 Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping and groundskeeping activities.<\/span>
\nStarting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$42,000e-$55,000<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Human Resources<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Business\u00a0Administration: Human Resources\u00a0Management <\/span>
\nCertificate also available<\/span>
\nEntry-level positions in administration, personnel, training, and other human resources development areas in small-to-large businesses and industry.
\nStarting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>$30,000e<\/span>–$56,000
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Human Services<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Human Services\u00a0Technology<\/span>
\nDiploma also available
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>Jobs available for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and educational services.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$25,000e-$37,330
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Industrial Maintenance & Safety<\/span><\/h3>\n

This series of courses offered by the Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division are frequently taught on demand at the jobsite for various industries. Courses that meet the standards of the North Carolina Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program include Industrial Electricity I & II, Industrial Electronics, Electronic Process Control, Electronic Motor Drives, Programmable Logic Controls and Programmable Logic Controls.\u00a0 <\/span>Gain entry-level skills for managing hotel\/motel operations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Industrial Management<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Industrial\u00a0Management Technology
\n<\/span>Certificates:
\n<\/b><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0Principles of Lean Manufacturing\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0Bio-Management Practices \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0High School Pathways<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Industrial Management prepares working manufacturing employees for supervisory roles within organizations. Positions such as front-line supervisor, engineering assistant, production planner, inventory supervisor, mid-level management, logistics, or quality control technician. This program is fully online and transferrable to 4-year university tracks.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>$40,000e<\/span>–$60,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Industrial Systems<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Industrial\u00a0Systems Technology<\/span>
\nCertificates:
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/span>Basic Mechanical Maintenance<\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/span>Bio-Maintenance<\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/span>Facilities Maintenance<\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/span>High School Pathways<\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/span>Diploma also available<\/span><\/p>\n

Industrial maintenance positions are in high demand manufacturing businesses. Students will learn to troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. This program is transferrable to 4-year university tracks.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0$33,669e<\/span>–$78,254<\/span><\/p>\n

Information Technology: Computer Programming and Development<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Information\u00a0Technology: Computer Programming\u00a0and Development<\/span>
\nCertificates also available
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>The Information Technology: Computer Programming and Development curriculum prepares individuals for employment as computer programmers and related positions through study and applications in computer concepts, logic, programming procedures, languages, generators, operating systems, networking, data management, and business applications.
\n<\/span><\/b>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0$38,400e-$75,000
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Information Technology: Network Management<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Information\u00a0Technology: Network Management
\n<\/b><\/span>Certificates also available
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>The Information Technology: Network Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting network infrastructure environments. Emphasis is placed on the implementation and management of network software and the implementation and management of hardware such as switches and routers.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$38,000e-$58,000
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Information Technology: Support and Services<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Information Technology: Support and Services
\nDiploma and Certificates also available
\n<\/span><\/b>Positions include technical support technicians for computer systems maintenance and troubleshooting, technical support for software products, user support and training, and business applications design and implementation.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>$24,900e<\/span>–$70,900
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Information Technology: Cyber Security<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Information Technology: Cyber Security
\n<\/b><\/span>Certificates also available
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program incorporates the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
\nStarting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>$55,000e-$70,900<\/span><\/p>\n

Information Technology: Web Administration and Design<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Information Technology: Web Administration and Design
\n<\/span>Certificate also available
\n<\/span><\/b>Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program incorporates the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.<\/span>
\nStarting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>$36,600e<\/span>–$60,100<\/span><\/p>\n

Law Enforcement<\/span><\/h3>\n

Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate (BLET)
\n<\/span>Detention Officer Certification and Telecommunicator Certification available through Continuing Education Division
\n<\/span><\/b>Entry-level jobs with local and state law enforcement agencies.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$25,000e-$40,500
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Legal Office Administration<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Office Administration \u2013Legal
\n<\/span><\/span>Certificate also available
\n<\/span><\/span><\/b>Administrative support positions in legal or government-related offices with focus on legal terminology, legal office procedures, and legal transcription.\u00a0 With appropriate work experience, this program prepares students for certification as a Professional Legal Secretary (PLS).
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0<\/b>$24,000e<\/span>–$36,000
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Mammography<\/span><\/h3>\n

Mammography Certificate<\/span>
\nMust have associates degree in radiography and be ARRT certified in radiography.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Mammography curriculum provides registered radiologic technologists the didactic and clinical experience necessary to become registered mammographers. Coursework includes clinical rotations to mammography facilities, breast anatomy\/physiology, patient preparation\/education, mammographic procedures, interventional procedures, image analysis, mammographic instrumentation, physics, quality control, and quality assurance. Graduates will meet the Mammography Quality Standards Act initial training requirements for mammography and may be eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) post primary certification in Mammography.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>
\n<\/b><\/i>$71,725 (national average)<\/span><\/p>\n

Marketing<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Business\u00a0Administration: Marketing
\nCertificate also available
\n<\/span><\/b>Career opportunities within manufacturing, retailing, and service organizations in the areas of marketing, retailing, merchandising, selling, advertising, computer technology, and management.<\/span> <\/b>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0$21,600e<\/span>–$31,366
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Mechanical Engineering<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Mechanical\u00a0Engineering Technology
\n<\/span>Certificates:<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0Mechanical Engineering Software<\/span><\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0Mechanical Fundamentals<\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0Manufacturing Processes Fundamentals<\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0High School Pathways<\/span><\/p>\n

Mechanical Engineering technologist are problem solvers, designers and fabricators of machinery and automated equipment. They work with customers to provide design documentation and ensure that machinery and automated processes perform tos standards. Students will learn Cad and Solidwords Software and hone skills in fabrication through hands-on activities.This program is transferrable to 4-year university tracks.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$39,041e<\/span>–$86,730<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical Assisting<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Medical Assisting
\n<\/span>The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Coursework includes instruction in scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, computer operations, assisting with examinations\/ treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration; and ethical\/legal issues associated with patient care. Graduates of CAAHEP-accredited medical assisting programs may be eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants\u2019 Certification Examination to become Certified Medical Assistants. Employment opportunities include physicians\u2019 offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and hospitals.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>$33,580 (national average)<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical Dosimetry<\/span><\/h3>\n

Medical Dosimetry Diploma
\n<\/b><\/span>Must have bachelors degree, completed JRCERT accredited radiation therapy program, and be ARRT certified in radiation therapy.<\/em><\/span>
\n<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

The Medical Dosimetry curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to work in the care of cancer patients as medical dosimetrist. The curriculum provides instruction to enable the participant to become a member of the radiation oncology team. The curriculum content includes specific coursework to provide classroom and direct clinical experience to train the student in the fundamentals of medical dosimetry practice using current technology, tools and techniques. Students will participate in studies related to the role of the medical dosimetrist and professional ethics, radiation oncology anatomy, treatment planning, dose calculations, clinical oncology, brachytherapy, dosimetry physics, radiation protection, quality assurance and computer applications. Graduates of the program will be able to obtain employment as a medical dosimetrist and apply to the Medical Dosimetrist Certfication Board (MDCB) to sit for a national certification.<\/span>
\nStarting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$120,264 (national average)
\n<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Medical Office Administration: General<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Medical Office\u00a0Administration<\/span>
\nDiploma or Certificate also available
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>This program prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing, patient services and medical document. Graduates should qualify for employment in medical and other health-care related offices.
\n<\/span><\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$23,420e-$31,000
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Medical Office Administion: Medical Auditor<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Medical Office\u00a0Administration: Medical Auditor
\n<\/b><\/span>Diploma also available
\n<\/span><\/b>This program prepares individuals to perform coding quality audits and review clinical documents, physician billing records, administrative data and coding records. They ensure compliance with industry regulations as well as maintain quality assurance. They also provide ongoing feedback and analysis of the education needs for the providers and staff. It is highly recommended to take and pass the CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) exam. The salary range reflects the CPMA credential.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$30,000e-$63,000
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Medical Office Administration: Medical Billing and Coding<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Medical Office\u00a0Administration: Medical Billing\u00a0and Coding
\n<\/b><\/span>Diploma also available
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>This program prepares individuals to transform healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into a medical alphanumeric code (ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS) They work to avoid insurance payment denials. It is highly recommended to take and pass the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) exam. The salary range reflects the CPC credential.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$30,000e-$53,000<\/i>
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Medical Office Administration: Patient Services Representative<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Medical Office Administration: Patient Services Representative
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>Certificate or Diploma also available
\n<\/b><\/span>This program prepares individuals to work in healthcare facilities and serve as the first point of contact for patients entering the facility. They enter and verify confidential personal health information and financial information into the computer. Other responsibilities include: answering telephones, scheduling appointments and collecting payments.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$32,668e-$44,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Medical Sonography
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>The Medical Sonography curriculum provides knowledge and clinical skills in the application of high frequency sound waves to image internal body structures. Coursework includes physics, cross-sectional anatomy, and abdominal, introductory vascular and obstetrical\/gynecological sonography. Competencies are attained in identification of normal anatomy and pathological processes, use of equipment, fetal growth and development, integration of related imaging, and patient interaction skills. Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to take examinations in ultrasound physics and instrumentation and specialty examinations administered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and find employment in clinics, physicians\u2019 offices, mobile services, hospitals, and educational institutions.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$68,750 (national median)<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical Aide<\/span><\/h3>\n

Non-credit, short term training
\n<\/span><\/span>Medication Aides are non-licensed individuals trained to administer medications by the following routes:\u00a0 oral, buccal, sublingual, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, topical, inhalant, vaginal and rectal. Students are taught to perform a narrowly defined set of tasks; including following the six medication rights: right person, right dose, right time, right route, and right documentation.\u00a0Medication Aides may be employed in long term\/skilled nursing facilities (nursing homes). Student completing this course must pass the state-approved medication aide exam to be listed on the NC Medication Aide Registry.
\nStarting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$31,800 (national median)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Music<\/span><\/h3>\n

Associate in Fine Arts<\/span>
\nPrepares students for transfer to four-year university while concentrating on Music.
\n<\/b>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>Varies $25,105 average regional average
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Nuclear Medicine<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Nuclear Medicine<\/span>
\nNuclear Medicine Diploma also\u00a0available
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>The Nuclear Medicine Technology curriculum provides the clinical and didactic experience necessary to prepare students to qualify as entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to properly perform clinical procedures. These skills include patient care, use of radioactive materials, operation of imaging and counting instrumentation, and laboratory procedures. Graduates may be eligible to apply for certification\/registration examinations given by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board and\/or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$77,950 (national median)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Nursing<\/span><\/h3>\n

Associate Degree Nursing
\n<\/span><\/span>The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coursework includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Employment opportunities are vast within the global health care system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community health care facilities.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0$73,550 (national average)<\/span><\/p>\n

Nursing Aide<\/span><\/h3>\n

NA I and NA II
\nNon-credit, short term training
\n<\/span><\/span>Under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practice nurse, nurse aides provide basic patient care and help with activities of daily living. Job duties include cleaning and bathing patients; helping patients use the toilet and dress; turning, repositioning, and transferring patients between beds and wheelchairs; listening to and recording patients\u2019 health concerns and reporting that information to nurses; measuring patients\u2019 vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature and serving meals and helping patients eat. Nurse aides provide patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and home-care settings. Students completing the NA I and NA II courses are eligible to take the respective state certification exam.
\n<\/span><\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0$28,540 (national average)
\n<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>The Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of a registered\/licensed occupational therapist in screening, assessing, planning, and implementing treatment and documenting progress for clients receiving occupational therapy services. Course work includes human growth and development, conditions which interfere with activities of daily living, theory and process of occupational therapy, individual\/group treatment activities, therapeutic use of self, activity analysis, and grading\/adapting activities and environments. Graduates may be eligible to take the national certification examination for practice as a certified occupational therapy assistant. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term\/extended-care facilities, sheltered workshops, schools, home health programs, and community programs.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/i>$59,470 (national average)<\/b>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Office\u00a0Administration<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Office Administration
\n<\/span>Diploma and Certificate also available
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>Administrative support positions and computer applications with additional focus on records management, business communication and office systems management. This program prepares students to work in a general office setting offering administrative support.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0$18,500e-$30,500
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Office Administration: Office Finance<\/span><\/h6>\n

AAS Degree in Office Administration: Office Finance<\/span>
\nCertificate also available
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>Administrative support positions and computer applications with additional focus on records management, business communication and office systems management. This program prepares students to work in finance and billing in the office setting.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0$18,500e<\/span>–$30,500<\/span><\/p>\n

Paralegal<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Paralegal Technology
\n<\/b><\/span>Paralegal Technology Post-Baccalaureate
\n<\/b><\/span>Diploma also available
\n<\/b>Careers as professional, ethical, problem-solving members of legal teams and other work environments that make use of legal professionals.
\nStarting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$28,516e-$44,803
\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Pharmacy Technician<\/span><\/h3>\n

Non-credit, short term training
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medications to customers or health professionals. Job skills include collecting information needed to fill a prescription, measuring amounts of medication for prescriptions, packaging and labeling prescriptions, organizing inventory and alerting pharmacists to any shortages of medications or supplies, accepting payment for prescriptions, and processing insurance claims. Pharmacy technicians mainly work in retail pharmacies and hospitals. Students completing this course may be eligible for professional certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
\n<\/span><\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>$33,060\u00a0(national average)<\/span><\/p>\n

Phlebotomy<\/span><\/h3>\n

Non-credit, short term training
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>Phlebotomists specialize in collecting blood from patients for examination in laboratories, the results of which provide valuable information to diagnosing illness. Phlebotomists work mainly in hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctors\u2019 offices. Students completing this course may be eligible for professional certification through the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians.
\nStarting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>$34,710 (national average)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Polysomnography (Sleep Technologist)<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Polysomnography
\n<\/b><\/span>Polysomnography Certificate also\u00a0available.
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>The Polysomnography curriculum prepares individuals, working in conjunction with a physician, to perform and interpret sleep studies and to provide comprehensive clinical evaluations that are required for the diagnosis of sleep related disorders. Students should acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform sleep studies, including recording and interpreting events observed during sleep. Treatment of sleep related disorders and patient education focused on healthy sleep habits will also be discussed. Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to apply to take the examination offered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists. Employment opportunities may be found in hospitals and freestanding sleep centers.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span>$58,100\u00a0(national average)<\/span><\/p>\n

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)<\/span><\/h3>\n

PET Diploma
\n<\/b><\/span>PET Certificate also available<\/span>
\n<\/b>Must have diploma in nuclear medicine, radiography, or radiation therapy.<\/span><\/em>
\n<\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/span>The Positron Emission Tomography curriculum prepares individuals, working in conjunction with PET Technologist, to perform related PET radiopharmacy, procedures, and safety. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform PET studies, including the use of PET\/CT and PET\/CT fusion. Past, present and future PET issues and studies will also be discussed. Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to take the registry examination given by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Employment opportunities can be found in hospitals, freestanding PET centers and mobile PET companies.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>$77,950 (national median)<\/i>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Radiation Therapy<\/span><\/h3>\n

Radiation Therapy Diploma
\n<\/span>Must have associates degree from JRCERT accredited radiography program and be ARRT certified in radiography.
\n<\/span><\/span><\/em>The Radiation Therapy Diploma is designed to train students to work in conjunction with nurses, physicists, and physicians in the application of prescribed doses of ionizing radiation for the treatment of disease, primarily cancer. Course work includes physics, anatomy and physiology, dosimetry, and clinical oncology. The student will be skilled in treatment management, administration of prescribed radiation treatment, and provision of patient support. Graduates may be eligible to sit for the National Radiation Therapy Exam, given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Employment opportunities can be found in hospitals and freestanding cancer centers.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range: $85,159 (national average)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Radiography<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Radiography
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>The Radiography curriculum prepares the graduate to be a radiographer, a skilled health care professional who uses radiation to produce images of the human body. Course work includes clinical rotations to area health care facilities, radiographic exposure, image processing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, radiation protection, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, and radiobiology. Graduates of accredited programs are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists\u2019 national examination for certification and registration as medical radiographers. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, clinics, physicians\u2019 offices, medical laboratories, government agencies, and industry.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range: $57,865 (national average)<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Real Estate<\/span><\/h3>\n

Real Estate Certificate<\/span>
\n(offered through Continuing Education and Community Development Division)
\n<\/span><\/em><\/i><\/span>Courses offered in preparation for the North Carolina Real Estate Broker Exam. Jobs available renting, buying and selling property on a commission basis.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/b><\/span>$20,840e-$43,680
\n<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Respiratory Therapy<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Respiratory Therapy
\n<\/span>The Respiratory Therapy curriculum prepares individuals to function as respiratory therapists through demonstrated competence in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains of respiratory care practice. Graduates perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with exposure to current and emerging practice settings.<\/span>
\n
\nThe curriculum prepares graduates to operate within inter-professional teams and effectively communicate with clients\/patients of various ages, ethnicities, and cultures. Application of problem solving strategies, applying ethical decision making, and understanding professional responsibilities are emphasized.<\/span><\/p>\n

Graduates are eligible to complete the credentialing process through the National Board for Respiratory Care, which will qualify them for a license to practice in a variety of healthcare settings with responsibilities for assessment, treatment, management and education of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/i>$61,810 (national average)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Simulation and Game Development<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Simulation and Game\u00a0Development
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>This curriculum provides a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative arts, visual arts, audio\/video technology, creative writing, modeling, design, programming and management.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$37,000e<\/span>–$80,000<\/b>
\n<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Skilled Trades<\/span><\/h3>\n

Framing\/Carpentry
\n<\/span>Provides students with the basic skills needed to obtain a job as a helper for a Construction company.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$12-$14 per hour<\/span><\/p>\n

HVAC Preventive Maintenance
\n<\/b><\/span>Provides the basic skills needed to get a job as a helper for an HVAC company.
\nStarting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$12-$14 per hour
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Plumbing Assistant
\n<\/b><\/span>Provides students with the fundamentals of Plumbing giving a student the basics to obtain a job with a licensed Plumber.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gunsmitting
\n<\/span>Provides students with the skills to repair firearms
\nStarting salary range:\u00a0<\/span>$12-$14 per hour
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Small Business<\/span><\/h3>\n

The college\u2019s Small Business Center is a vital source of information for individuals in Pitt County who want to start a business or expand their existing small business. Free seminars and classes on a wide variety of issues are scheduled weekly. Free one-on-one counseling from an experienced entrepreneur is available on an appointment basis. Access to reference materials, including books and videos, is available at no charge. Call 493-7625 for complete information. <\/span><\/p>\n

Substance Abuse<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Human Services \/ Substance Abuse Concentration
\n<\/span>Certificate also available
\n<\/span>Positions as substance abuse counselors, mental health technicians, residential facility employees, and community workers.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:\u00a0<\/span><\/i>$25,000e-$34,491<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Transitional Studies
\n<\/span>(formerly known as Basic Skills)<\/span>\u00a0All classes are offered free of charge<\/span><\/em>
\n<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Achieving College Entry (ACE)<\/span> Several programs available to help students improve reading, writing, and math skills in preparation for college entrance exams, college course readiness, and college application. Assistance in completing college entry application, FAFSA (financial aid application) and course registration may also be provided during this class.\u00a0 <\/span>Tutoring and prescriptive instruction are available to assist students seeking to improve basic academic skills. <\/span><\/p>\n

Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Adult Secondary Education (ASE)<\/span> Provide instruction in reading, writing, and math skills in the context of work, careers, and college readiness. Prepare students for post-secondary training, college enrollment, and employability credentials (such as CRC or occupational certification). Classes available morning, afternoon, and evening on and off campus. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

College and Career Connections<\/span> Programs available including but not limited to Basic Skills Plus that provide opportunity for concurrent enrollment in curriculum or continuing education and adult basic education\/adult secondary education courses in order to accelerate achievement, goal attainment, and promote success in specific career pathways.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adult High School<\/span> Offers contextualized instruction designed to qualify a student for a high school diploma awarded jointly by Pitt County Schools and Pitt Community College. Additionally, offers post-secondary training preparation and\/or college entrance assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n

High School Equivalency (HSE, GED\u00ae)<\/span> Prepares adults to take the GED\u00ae, HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) or TASC (Test of Adult Secondary Completion) tests while providing instruction in career and\/or college readiness.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

English Language Acquisition (ELA, formerly ESL,\u00a0 <\/span>English as a Second Language)<\/span> <\/b>Provides instruction in English to speakers of other languages, transition-to-High School Equivalency (such as GED\u00ae) classes, and pronunciation classes in the context of career and college preparation.\u00a0 <\/span>US Citizenship instruction and TOEFL prep classes are also available. \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/span>
\nWorkplace Literacy Provides industry with on-site classes to help their employees gain or improve skills and adapt to the ever-changing workplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Career Academy<\/span> Provides academic instruction in the context of career and workforce development for students who desire employment and who may have learning difficulties or challenges or special learning needs.\u00a0 <\/span>Assistance in job attainment in collaboration with Vocational Rehabilitiation services is available.<\/span><\/p>\n

University Transfer<\/span><\/h3>\n

Associate in Arts Degree <\/span>
\nAssociate in Science Degree
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>PCC offers AA and AS degrees for transfer to four year institutions. A completed AA\/AS degree, with a grade of C or better in all courses, guarantees students admission with junior status to one of the 16 NC Universities. The Associate in Arts Degree will prepare students to transfer into business, education, criminal justice, and most liberal studies areas. The Associate in Science Degree will prepare students to transfer into biology, chemistry, math and most other programs that require higher levels of mathematics and science.<\/span><\/p>\n

Associate in Engineering Degree
\n<\/span><\/b><\/span>The Associate in Engineering degree prepares students to transfer to four-year engineering programs.\u00a0 <\/span>Some fields of engineering include civil, computer, systems, electrical, mechanical, nuclear, biomedical, bioprocess, agricultural, textile, and industrial.<\/span>Starting salary range:
\n<\/i><\/b>Engineers w\/ Bachelor\u2019s in Engineering: $68,000+ depending on field<\/span><\/p>\n

Associate in Fine Arts Degree
\n<\/span><\/span>The Associate in Fine Arts Degree will prepare students to transfer into creative fields, such as painting, ceramics, wood working, sculpture, metals work, textiles, weaving or photography. Additional career paths could include art education or art therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visual Arts<\/span><\/h3>\n

Associate in Fine Arts<\/span>
\nPrepares for transfer to four-year university while concentrating on visual arts.
\n<\/b>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0Varies $18,824 national average<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Welding<\/span><\/h3>\n

AAS Degree in Welding Technology<\/span>
\nDiplomas or Certificates also available
\n<\/span>Provides the students with the opportunity to learn how to use the four Basic Welds Processes, along with such metals as Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum. Prepares students to work in welding shops and fabricate metal products (i.e., structural steel and pipe welding) and repair equipment.
\n<\/span>Starting salary range:<\/span>\u00a0$21,590e<\/span>–$60,000\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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