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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.

Workforce Development (HRD)

Workforce Development provides career and employee assessments as well as courses in career development and enhancement.

Accountant

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Median Annual Wage

$58,400 or $28/hr Durham

Annual Job Openings

3,810 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+14% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

31,470 North Carolina

Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerk

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Median Annual Wage

$41,730 or $20.06/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

5,380 North Carolina

Job Outlook

2% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

47,380 North Carolina

Medical Equipment Repairer

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Median Annual Wage

$57,730 or $27.75/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

210 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+16% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

1,840 North Carolina

Welder/Cutter

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Median Annual Wage

$40,490 or $19.47/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

1,170 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+10% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

9,470 North Carolina

Software Developer, Applications

Basic Education Requirement:

Associate

Median Annual Wage

$94,700 or $45.53/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

2,870 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+38% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

26,430 North Carolina

Secretary and Administrative Support

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Median Annual Wage

$38,600 or $18.56/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

6,550 North Carolina

Job Outlook

-4% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

58,410 North Carolina

Office and Administrative Support Supervisor

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Median Annual Wage

$56,240 or $27.04/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

4,300 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+9 % North Carolina

Total Number Employed

39,180 North Carolina

Machinist

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Median Annual Wage

$34,610 or $16.64/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

1,220 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+7% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

11,540 North Carolina

Electrician

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Median Annual Wage

$44,190 or $21.25/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

1,930 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+10% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

15,680 North Carolina

Heating and Cooling Technician

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Median Annual Wage

$45,680 or $21.96/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

1,560 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+16% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

13,890 North Carolina

Computer Programmer

Basic Education Requirement:

Associate

Median Annual Wage

$93,340 or $44.88/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

440 North Carolina

Job Outlook

-2% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

6,820 North Carolina

Computer Systems Analyst

Basic Education Requirement:

Associate

Median Annual Wage

$83,230 or $40.01/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

1,800 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+14% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

25,000 North Carolina

Web Developer

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Median Annual Wage

$64,780 or $31.15/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

470 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+20% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

3,530 North Carolina

Computer User Support Specialist

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Median Annual Wage

$50,690 or $24.37/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

2,150 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+16% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

21,700 North Carolina

Dental Lab Technician

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Median Annual Wage

$49,550 or $23.82/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

160 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+20% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

1,020 North Carolina

Interpreter/Translator

Basic Education Requirement:

Associate

Median Annual Wage

$39,490 or $18.99/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

260 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+21% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

1,640 North Carolina

Medical Records and Health Information Technician

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Median Annual Wage

$37,850 or $18.20/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

440 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+14% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

5,520 North Carolina

Medical Assistant

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Median Annual Wage

$31,800 or $15.29/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

2,440 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+29% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

17,190 North Carolina

Registered Nurse

Basic Education Requirement:

Associate

Median Annual Wage

$66,550 or $32.00/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

7,060 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+16% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

99,210 North Carolina

Licensed Practical Nurse

Basic Education Requirement:

Certificate

Median Annual Wage

$46,040 or $22.13/hr Durham-Chapel Hill

Annual Job Openings

1,390 North Carolina

Job Outlook

+5% North Carolina

Total Number Employed

17,810 North Carolina