Required Level of Education:
The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) collected data from a random sample of workers in each job. The most frequently occurring level (or mode) was used to determine the required level of education for a job. If the data is not available for the job, a "n/a" will appear.

Less than a High School Diploma

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)

Some College Courses

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

Bachelor's Degree

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.

Master's Degree

Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.

First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession

Doctoral Degree

Post-Doctoral Training