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See allAudio Production
Recording, mixing, and live-sound engineering in studio environments.
- Typical length
- 48 weeks
- Median salary
- $73,130
Auto Mechanic / Service Tech
Diagnose, repair, and maintain cars and light trucks.
- Typical length
- 72 weeks
- Median salary
- $47,000
Aviation Maintenance Technician
FAA Part 147 training for Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certification.
- Typical length
- 91 weeks
- Median salary
- $79,870
Barbering
Cutting, shaving, and styling services leading to state barber licensure.
- Typical length
- 40 weeks
- Median salary
- $38,210
Cosmetology
Earn the hours required for state cosmetology licensure (hair, skin, nails).
- Typical length
- 60 weeks
- Median salary
- $33,400
Criminal Justice
Foundations for law enforcement, corrections, and security careers.
- Typical length
- 72 weeks
- Median salary
- $38,020
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Common Red Flags When Choosing a Career School
A consumer-protection checklist of warning signs prospective students and parents should treat seriously when evaluating any career school.
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Fastest Career Training Programs (and the Risks)
If you need to start working quickly, some career programs run as short as 4 to 12 weeks. Here are the fastest legitimate paths — and what to watch for so a fast start doesn't become a costly detour.
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Online vs In-Person Career Training: How to Decide
Online programs are convenient and often less expensive. In-person programs offer hands-on practice that some careers absolutely require. Here's how to choose between them.
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