To get the career you want in the future, you will need education after high school. This might be:
• 4-year college • 2-year college
• Trade school • Military
These career fields are “in-demand” in Nebraska - meaning there are lots of jobs! See how much you can earn, depending on your level of education.
SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCES Truck Driver (transport goods and materials)
HEALTH SCIENCES
2-year associate’s degree from a community college $23/hour* or $48,000/year Radiologic Technologist (take & review x-rays) Education: Starting pay:
Education: Starting pay:
6-8 week certificate from a community college $19/hour* or $39,000/year
Registered Nurse (provide patient care)
Construction Manager (oversee projects and workers)
Education: Starting pay:
Education: Starting pay:
bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college $29/hour* or $60,000/year
bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college $28/hour* or $58,000/year
*Source: Nebraska Department of Labor Discover more careers at MyNextMove.org .
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