Years of College Desired

Career Cluster Pathway (Possible Career Field)

No college

Possible certification course

2 years

Associate’s Degree

4 years

Bachelor’s Degree

6+ years

Graduate Degree

(Masters or Doctoral Degrees)

Agriculture Food &  

Natural Resources

The production, processing,  marketing, distribution,  

financing, and development of  agricultural commodities and  resources including food, fuel,  fiber, wood products, natural  resources, horticulture, and  other plant and animal  

products/resources.

Landscaping, Slaughters, Meat  Packer, Farm hand, Farm/Ranch  Manager, Veterinary Assistant,  Ag Equipment Operator, Truck  Driver, Welder, Diesel 

Technician, HVAC Technician

Physical Science

Biology I

Animal Science

Food Science

Farm manager, Animal and Plant  Health inspectors, Consumer  Safety Inspector, Farm 

Implement Technician

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Biology 2

Animal Science

Crop Science

Crop Consultant, Agricultural  Engineer, High School 

Agriculture Teacher, 

Crop/Animal Scientist, Ag  Production Manager 

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Biology 2

Animal Science

Chemistry

Physics

Veterinarian, Animal Nutritionist,  Hydrologist

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Animal Science

Chemistry I 

Chemistry 2

Biology 2

AP Biology I

Physics

Architecture &  

Construction

Careers in designing,  

planning, managing, building,  and maintaining the built  

environment.

Carpenter, Construction Worker,  Draftsman, Electrician, Cement  mason, Painter

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Construction Foreman, Drafting

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Construction Engineer, 

Surveyor, Transportation 

Engineer, Civil Engineer

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Physics

Architect

Physical Earth Science

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Arts A/V, Technology &  Communications

Designing, producing,  

exhibiting, performing, writing,  and publishing multimedia  

content including visual and  performing arts and design,  journalism, and entertainment  services.

Arts Administrator, graphic  design, Web Development,  Digital Photographer, Creative  Writer, Floral Designer

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Photography, Singer, Fashion  Designer, Digital Arts, Camera  Operator, Telecommunications  Equipment Installers and  

Repairers

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Journalist, Editors, writers,  producers, Directors, Interior  Designer, Graphic Designer,  Audio and Video Equipment  Technicians, Floral Designer

Physical Earth Science, 

Biology I

Chemistry

Physics

Graphic designers, Curators,  Editors, Writers, Visual Arts,  Performing Arts, Journalism, and  Broadcasting, Audio/Video  

Technology, Print Technology

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Physics

Business Management &  Administration

Business Management and  Administration careers  

encompass planning,  

organizing, directing, and  

evaluating business functions  essential to efficient and  

productive business  

operations. Business  

Management and  

Administration career  

opportunities are available in  every sector of the economy.

Teller, Real Estate Agent, Sales  Representative, Executive 

Assistant, Insurance Sales Agent

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Administrative Assistant, 

Relationship Banker, Store  Manager

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Office Manager, Stock Broker,  CEO, COO, Marketing 

Manager, Accountant, Personal  Financial Advisor, Medical and  Health Services Manager

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Management Analysis, Top 

Executives, Budget Analyst, 

Professor, Financial Manager,  Market Research Analyst

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Education & Training Planning, managing and  

providing education and  

training services, and related  learning support services.

Paraprofessional

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Substitute Teacher

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Teacher

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Academic Coach, Principal, 

Educational Consultant, Counselor

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Engineering

workers who apply  

mathematics, science, and  technology concepts to solve  problems quantitatively in  

engineering projects involving  design, development, or  

production in various  

technologies

Office Machine Repairer, 

Electronics Repairer, Crime  Scene Investigator, 

Medical Equipment Repairer,  Appliance Repairer

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry or Physics 1

Engineering Tech, Solar Energy  Tech, Electronics Repairer

Appliance Repairer, Drafter Technical Writer, Environmental  Technician, Fire Investigator

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Chemistry 2

Physics 1 

Physics 2

Chemical Engineer, Petroleum  Engineer, Industrial Engineer,  Electrical Engineer, 

Environmental Engineer, 

Hydrologist, Nuclear engineer Biomedical Engineer

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Chemistry 2

Physics 1

Physics 2

Engineering specialization in  graduate school

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Chemistry 2

Physics 1 and physics 2

Finance

Planning, services for  

financial and investment  

planning, banking, insurance,  and business financial  

management.

Bookkeeper, Accounting Clerk,  Bank Teller, Cashier, Bill/Account  Collector, Data Entry, Financial  secretary at a business

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Tax Associate, Real Estate  Brokers, Insurance Claims 

Adjuster (license), Economist’s  Assistance, Cost Estimator 

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Financial/Credit/Data/Budget  Analyst, Personal Financial  Advisor , Benefits Specialist,  Auditor, Insurance Underwriter,  Loan Officer, Tax Reviewer,,  Actuary, Governmental 

Treasury position, CPA, CFO,  Development Officer

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Physics

CPA, Economist, Financial 

Manager, Corporate Investment  Banker, Stock Broker, Collegiate  Teaching, Mutual Funds Manager,  Wall Street Banker, Large 

Brokerage Firm Rep., CPA Firm  Partner, Marketing Managers

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Physics

Health Sciences

Planning, managing, and  

providing therapeutic  

services, diagnostic services,  health informatics, support  

services, and biotechnology  research and development.

Dental Assistant, phlebotomy,  CNA, CMA, EMT

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Anatomy and Physiology

Surgical Technology, Medical  Lab Technician, Nursing (ASN),  Physical Therapy Assistant,  Occupational Therapy Assistant,  Dental Hygiene, Radiology  Technician

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Anatomy and Physiology

Nursing (BSN), Dental 

Hygiene, Clinical Laboratory  Science, Social Work, 

Radiology Technician

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Anatomy and Physiology

Physician Assistant, Athletic  Trainer, Physical Therapist, 

Physician, Pharmacist, Dentist

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Anatomy and Physiology

Physics I and Physics II

AP Biology

Hospitality & Tourism Hospitality & Tourism 

encompasses the 

management, marketing and  operations of restaurants and  other food services, lodging,  attractions, recreation events  and travel related services.

Server, Host, Desk Clerk, Water  Park/Amusement Park 

Employee, Lifeguard, Recreation  Center, Museum Employee, Tour  Guide, City Employee, Airline  Employee

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Convention Services Manager,  Resort or Lodging Manager Event Planner or Coordinator Convention or Meeting Planner Front Office Manager

Dining Services, Sous Chef,  Bridal Consultant, Airline 

Steward

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Chef, Wedding Planner, Event  Planner, Tourism Management,  Airline Management, 

Restaurant Manager, 

Marketing, Public Relations,  pilot

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Sommelier, Casino Manager,  Marketing, Airline Management,  Cruise Ship Management, 

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Human Services

Preparing individuals for 

employment in career 

pathways that relate to 

families and human needs

Childcare worker, Support 

worker, secretarial staff

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Childcare worker, Support 

worker, secretarial staff

________________________ Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Licensed social worker, 

Nutritionist/Dietician, FACS  Teacher, Mental Health 

Counselor

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Sociology

General Psychology

Clinical, Counseling and School  Psychologist, Nutritionist/Dietician,  Marriage and Family Therapists,  Mental Health Counselors

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Sociology

General Psychology

Information Technology Building linkages in IT 

occupations framework: for  entry level, technical, and 

professional careers related  to the design, development,  support and management of  hardware, software, 

multimedia, and systems 

integration services.

Receptionist and information  clerks, Computer user support  services

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Web developer, Computer 

programmer

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry or Physics

Software developer, Network  and computers systems 

administrators, Technical 

Writer, Video Game Designer

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Physics

Technical Writer, Informatics Nurse  Specialist

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Physics

Law, Public Safety,  

Corrections & Security Planning, managing, and  

providing legal, public safety,  protective services and  

homeland security, including  professional and technical  

support services.

Emergency Dispatch, Security  Officer, Paralegal, Court 

Reporter, Legal Secretary, 

Immigration/Customs Inspector,  Hazardous Material Worker, Fire  Inspector, Jail Warden, Security  System Installer

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Rescue Worker (EMT/ 

paramedic), Police Officer,  Sheriff, Probation Officer, 

Evidence Technician

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Detective, Crime Scene 

Investigator, Park Ranger, Fish  and Game Warden, 

Conservation Officer, Case  Manager, Criminal Investigator,  Special Agent, Community  Corrections Officer

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Forensic Science

Judge,Social Worker, Emergency  Services Administrator, Attorney,  Criminal Psychologist, Public  Safety Specialist, Forensic 

Specialist

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Forensic Science

Manufacturing

Planning, managing, and  

performing the processing of  materials into intermediate or  final products and related  

professional and technical  

support activities such as  

production planning and  

control, maintenance and  

manufacturing/process  

engineering.

Maintenance and Repair 

Workers, Welders, Production  Workers, Machinist, HVAC,  Painters

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

(Chemistry or Earth/Space)

Plant Operator, Compressor  Operator, Field Operator, Plant  Operator, Production Technician,  Systems Operator, CAD 

engineer, Machinist, 

Manufacturing Technician, 

Machine Operator 

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Supply Chain Manager, 

Operations Manager, 

Engineering, Electrical and  Mechanical Maintenance 

Technician, Production and  Assembly, Sales, Production  worker, Production Supervisor,  Applied Engineer, Project  Management, Construction  Management, Contracting,  Ergonomics 

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry I and Chemistry 2 Physics 1 and Physics 2

Earth/Space

Environmental Engineers, 

Logisticians

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Chemistry 2

Physics 1 and physics 2

Earth/Space

Marketing

Planning, managing, and  

performing marketing  

activities to reach  

organizational objectives

Merchandise displayer and  window trimmer, demonstrator or  product promoter

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Associate’s in Marketing

Direct marketing, business 

marketing, Digital marketing,  public relations

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Bachelor’s in Marketing, 

Graphic Design, 

Digital Marketing Manager,  Market Research Analyst,  Public Relations Specialist,  Sales Manager, Fashion or  Interior Designer

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Masters in Marketing

Marketing Director, Market 

research executive, account  manager, digital brand manager,  public relations manager, 

Marketing Consultant

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry

Transportation  

Distribution & Logistics Planning, management, and  movement of people,  

materials, and goods by road,  pipeline, air, rail and water  

and related professional and  technical support services  

such as transportation  

infrastructure planning and  management, logistics  

services, mobile equipment  and facility maintenance

Automotive Service Technician,  Mechanics. Cleaners of Vehicles  and Equipment, Tire Repair and  Changer

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Aircraft Mechanics & Service  Technicians, Environmental  Science & Protection 

Technicians, Compliance Officer

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

+One more science credit

Aerospace Engineering and  Operations Technicians, 

Electrical and Electronics 

Engineering Technicians,  Environmental Engineering

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry I

Physics I

Electrical Engineering, 

Maintenance Engineering

Physical Earth Science

Biology I

Chemistry I

Physics I

Physics II