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CONNECTING UA MAJORS TO
IN-DEMAND JOBS IN OHIO
December
2019
Section C: Jobs Majors
In-Demand Occupations in Ohio Aligned with UA Majors and Degrees
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In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Master’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring an Associate’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Professional or Doctoral Degree
Section B: Majors Jobs
UA Majors and Degrees Aligned with In-Demand Occupations in Ohio
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In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Master’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring an Associate’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Professional or Doctoral Degree
Section A: In-Demand Jobs
OhioMeansJobs In-Demand Occupations
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Master’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring an Associate’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Professional or Doctoral Degree
Connecting UA Majors to In-Demand Jobs in Ohio
December 2019
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Contents
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This document is intended to be used as a resource guide to help align In-Demand Occupations with suggested UA Majors and Degrees.
For additional guidance in exploring majors and career paths, please contact UA Career Services
Student Union 211 | 330.972.7747 | Career@uakron.edu
Section D: UA Majors
The University of Akron Majors and Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
Master’s Degrees
Associate’s Degrees
Certicates
Professional or Doctoral Degrees
Section A: In-Demand Jobs
OhioMeansJobs: In-Demand Occupations
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Master’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring an Associate’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Professional or
Doctoral Degree
OhioMeansJobs
In-Demand Jobs
Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Bachelor’s Degree
Listed According to Job Openings
Listed below are the in-demand occupations statewide that require a bachelor’s degree. Many of these occupations also require
some combination of on-the-job training and/or relevant work experience. Discuss these options with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s
workforce specialist.
Listed below are the in-demand occupaons statewide that require a bachelor’s degree. Many of these occupaons also require some combinaon of on-the-job training and/
or relevant work experience. Discuss these opons with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s workforce specialist.
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings*
Architectural and Engineering Managers $93,980 $132,125 None 5 years or more 503
Computer and Informaon Systems Managers $84,570 $128,189 None 5 years or more 1,058
Markeng Managers $76,580 $125,610 None 5 years or more 532
Sales Managers $74,180 $124,459 None Less than 5 years 1,072
Natural Sciences Managers $81,150 $124,048 None 5 years or more 113
Financial Managers $73,450 $121,356 None 5 years or more 2,052
Purchasing Managers $78,330 $120,041 None 5 years or more 220
Aerospace Engineers $79,350 $112,970 None None 330
Industrial Producon Managers $64,770 $102,510 None 5 years or more 738
Soware Developers, Systems Soware $68,820 $101,149 None None 378
Managers, All Other¹ $63,160 $100,277 None Less than 5 years 1,896
Computer Network Architects $62,560 $98,795 None 5 years or more 339
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
Listed below are the in-demand occupaons statewide that require a master’s degree. Many of these occupaons also require some combinaon of on-the-job training and/or
relevant work experience. Discuss these opons with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s workforce specialist.
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings
*
Physician Assistants $78,810 $108,426 None None 294
Nurse Praconers $86,580 $103,380 None None 574
Occupaonal Therapists $62,350 $86,299 None None 367
Speech-Language Pathologists $50,080 $76,136 Internship/residency None 375
Medical and Public Health Social Workers $38,520 $54,786 Internship/residency None 1,174
Mental Health Counselors²
‡
$43,300 Internship/residency None 700
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $30,400 $41,184 Internship/residency None 641
Rehabilitaon Counselors $24,240 $35,289 None None 618
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
*Statewide “Annual Job Openings” occupaonal projecons - Bureau of Labor Market Informaon
§ - “Relevant Work Experience” data unavailable | ‡ - “Starng Wage” data unavailable
¹ - Wage was calculated by mulplying the hourly wage by 2,080 to approximate an annual wage | ² - Naonal wage is displayed as the state wage data is unavailable
OhioMeansJobs
Bachelor’s Degree
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings*
General and Operaons Managers $50,180 $98,760 None 5 years or more 5,791
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $59,560 $97,936 None None 258
Actuaries $62,670 $96,206 Long-term on-the-job training None 99
Chemical Engineers $59,970 $96,196 None None 102
Medical and Health Services Managers $65,100 $93,817 None Less than 5 years 1,570
Construcon Managers $63,620 $93,643
Moderate-term on-the-job
training
None 1,204
Soware Developers, Applicaons $58,530 $93,422 None None 3,011
Database Administrators $52,810 $92,092 None None 309
Engineers, All Other¹ $52,550 $91,478 None None 527
Manufacturing Engineers¹ $52,550 $91,478 None None 527
Robocs Engineers¹ $52,550 $91,478 None None 527
Solar Energy Systems Engineers¹ $52,550 $91,478 None None 527
Informaon Security Analysts $59,300 $91,467 None Less than 5 years 292
Health & Safety Engineers, ex. Mining Safety $63,010 $90,034 None None 36
Sales Engineers $57,640 $89,646
Moderate-term on-the-job
training
None 377
Administrave Services Managers $58,950 $87,292 None Less than 5 years 884
Computer Systems Analysts $60,630 $86,074 None None 1,867
Electrical Engineers $56,130 $85,756 None None 446
Business Intelligence Analysts¹ $45,130 $84,573 None None 489
Computer Occupaons, All Other¹ $45,130 $84,573 None None 489
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
Listed below are the in-demand occupaons statewide that require a master’s degree. Many of these occupaons also require some combinaon of on-the-job training and/or
relevant work experience. Discuss these opons with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s workforce specialist.
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings
*
Physician Assistants $78,810 $108,426 None None 294
Nurse Praconers $86,580 $103,380 None None 574
Occupaonal Therapists $62,350 $86,299 None None 367
Speech-Language Pathologists $50,080 $76,136 Internship/residency None 375
Medical and Public Health Social Workers $38,520 $54,786 Internship/residency None 1,174
Mental Health Counselors²
‡
$43,300 Internship/residency None 700
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $30,400 $41,184 Internship/residency None 641
Rehabilitaon Counselors $24,240 $35,289 None None 618
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
*Statewide “Annual Job Openings” occupaonal projecons - Bureau of Labor Market Informaon
§ - “Relevant Work Experience” data unavailable | ‡ - “Starng Wage” data unavailable
¹ - Wage was calculated by mulplying the hourly wage by 2,080 to approximate an annual wage | ² - Naonal wage is displayed as the state wage data is unavailable
OhioMeansJobs
Bachelor’s Degree
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings*
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects¹ $45,130 $84,573 None None 489
Informaon Technology Project Managers¹ $45,130 $84,573 None None 489
Search Markeng Strategists¹ $45,130 $84,573 None None 489
Soware Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers¹ $45,130 $84,573 None None 489
Industrial Engineers $58,460 $82,573 None None 1,102
Operaons Research Analysts $55,870 $81,437 None None 346
Civil Engineers $53,870 $80,219 None None 653
Management Analysts $46,500 $79,873 None Less than 5 years 2,219
Mechanical Engineers $56,120 $79,268 None None 1,165
Sales Rep., Wholesale & Mfg, Tech./Sci. Prod. $41,320 $77,948
Moderate-term on-the-job
training
None 1,999
Financial Quantave Analysts¹ $49,110 $77,750
Moderate-term on-the-job
training
None 567
Financial Specialists, All Other¹ $49,110 $77,750
Moderate-term on-the-job
training
None 567
Network and Comp. Systems Admins $51,350 $76,954 None None 861
Personal Financial Advisors $43,300 $76,441 Long-term on-the-job training None 780
Logiscians $50,900 $74,519 None None 614
Computer Programmers $43,610 $74,488 None None 241
Financial Examiners $49,370 $74,139 Long-term on-the-job training None 317
Financial Analysts $51,430 $73,903 None None 914
Social and Community Service Managers $47,010 $69,875 None Less than 5 years 505
Chemists $46,780 $69,084 None None 390
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
Listed below are the in-demand occupaons statewide that require a master’s degree. Many of these occupaons also require some combinaon of on-the-job training and/or
relevant work experience. Discuss these opons with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s workforce specialist.
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings
*
Physician Assistants $78,810 $108,426 None None 294
Nurse Praconers $86,580 $103,380 None None 574
Occupaonal Therapists $62,350 $86,299 None None 367
Speech-Language Pathologists $50,080 $76,136 Internship/residency None 375
Medical and Public Health Social Workers $38,520 $54,786 Internship/residency None 1,174
Mental Health Counselors²
‡
$43,300 Internship/residency None 700
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $30,400 $41,184 Internship/residency None 641
Rehabilitaon Counselors $24,240 $35,289 None None 618
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
*Statewide “Annual Job Openings” occupaonal projecons - Bureau of Labor Market Informaon
§ - “Relevant Work Experience” data unavailable | ‡ - “Starng Wage” data unavailable
¹ - Wage was calculated by mulplying the hourly wage by 2,080 to approximate an annual wage | ² - Naonal wage is displayed as the state wage data is unavailable
OhioMeansJobs
Bachelor’s Degree
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings*
Business Operaons Specialists, All Other¹ $40,610 $67,746 None None 3,401
Energy Auditors¹ $40,610 $67,746 None None 3,401
Loan Ocers $37,250 $66,556
Moderate-term on-the-job
training
None 1,158
Accountants and Auditors $45,290 $66,412 None None 4,493
Registered Nurses $52,780 $65,707 None None 8,848
Compl. O., ex. Agric, Con, Hlth/Safety, & Trans. $38,850 $63,699
Moderate-term on-the-job
training
None 645
Cost Esmators $39,580 $62,312
Moderate-term on-the-job
training
None 1,211
Purchasing Agents, ex. Whole., Retail, & Farm²
‡
$62,120
Moderate-term on-the-job
training
None 1,013
Market Research Analysts and Markeng Specialists $38,110 $61,593 None None 2,766
Public Relaons Specialists $36,870 $60,272 None None 764
Compensaon, Benets, and Job Analysis Specialists $39,280 $60,051 None Less than 5 years 314
Securies/Commodies/Fin. Serv. Sales Agents $34,530 $59,554
Moderate-term on-the-job
training
None 1,103
Human Resource Specialists $38,200 $59,424 None None 2,079
Training and Development Specialists $34,990 $57,976 None Less than 5 years 1,007
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate $29,300 $57,924 Long-term on-the-job training None 198
Fundraisers $31,710 $55,458 None None 521
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists²
‡
$51,770 None None 504
Graphic Designers $30,260 $47,837 None None 837
Clergy $29,320 $46,025
Moderate-term on-the-job
training
None 2,168
Educaon Admin., Pre & Child Care Center/Prog. $29,950 $45,151 None Less than 5 years 258
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
Listed below are the in-demand occupaons statewide that require a master’s degree. Many of these occupaons also require some combinaon of on-the-job training and/or
relevant work experience. Discuss these opons with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s workforce specialist.
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings
*
Physician Assistants $78,810 $108,426 None None 294
Nurse Praconers $86,580 $103,380 None None 574
Occupaonal Therapists $62,350 $86,299 None None 367
Speech-Language Pathologists $50,080 $76,136 Internship/residency None 375
Medical and Public Health Social Workers $38,520 $54,786 Internship/residency None 1,174
Mental Health Counselors²
‡
$43,300 Internship/residency None 700
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $30,400 $41,184 Internship/residency None 641
Rehabilitaon Counselors $24,240 $35,289 None None 618
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
*Statewide “Annual Job Openings” occupaonal projecons - Bureau of Labor Market Informaon
§ - “Relevant Work Experience” data unavailable | ‡ - “Starng Wage” data unavailable
¹ - Wage was calculated by mulplying the hourly wage by 2,080 to approximate an annual wage | ² - Naonal wage is displayed as the state wage data is unavailable
OhioMeansJobs
Bachelor’s Degree
Listed below are the in-demand occupaons statewide that require a master’s degree. Many of these occupaons also require some combinaon of on-the-job training and/or
relevant work experience. Discuss these opons with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s workforce specialist.
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings
*
Physician Assistants $78,810 $108,426 None None 294
Nurse Praconers $86,580 $103,380 None None 574
Occupaonal Therapists $62,350 $86,299 None None 367
Speech-Language Pathologists $50,080 $76,136 Internship/residency None 375
Medical and Public Health Social Workers $38,520 $54,786 Internship/residency None 1,174
Mental Health Counselors²
‡
$43,300 Internship/residency None 700
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $30,400 $41,184 Internship/residency None 641
Rehabilitaon Counselors $24,240 $35,289 None None 618
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
*Statewide “Annual Job Openings” occupaonal projecons - Bureau of Labor Market Informaon
§ - “Relevant Work Experience” data unavailable | ‡ - “Starng Wage” data unavailable
¹ - Wage was calculated by mulplying the hourly wage by 2,080 to approximate an annual wage | ² - Naonal wage is displayed as the state wage data is unavailable
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings*
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $31,100 $43,723 None None 1,222
Substance Abuse & Behavioral Dis. Counselors²
‡
$43,300 None None 395
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
*Statewide “Annual Job Openings” occupaonal projecons - Bureau of Labor Market Informaon
§ - “Relevant Work Experience” data unavailable | ‡ - “Starng Wage” data unavailable
¹ - Wage was calculated by mulplying the hourly wage by 2,080 to approximate an annual wage | ² - Naonal wage is displayed as the state wage data is unavailable
OhioMeansJobs
Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Master’s Degree
Listed According to Job Openings
Listed below are the in-demand occupations statewide that require a master’s degree. Many of these occupations also require
some combination of on-the-job training and/or relevant work experience. Discuss these options with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s
workforce specialist.
Listed below are the in-demand occupaons statewide that require a master’s degree. Many of these occupaons also require some combinaon of on-the-job training and/or
relevant work experience. Discuss these opons with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s workforce specialist.
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings
*
Physician Assistants $78,810 $108,426 None None 294
Nurse Praconers $86,580 $103,380 None None 574
Occupaonal Therapists $62,350 $86,299 None None 367
Speech-Language Pathologists $50,080 $76,136 Internship/residency None 375
Medical and Public Health Social Workers $38,520 $54,786 Internship/residency None 1,174
Mental Health Counselors²
‡
$43,300 Internship/residency None 700
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $30,400 $41,184 Internship/residency None 641
Rehabilitaon Counselors $24,240 $35,289 None None 618
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
*Statewide “Annual Job Openings” occupaonal projecons - Bureau of Labor Market Informaon
§ - “Relevant Work Experience” data unavailable | ‡ - “Starng Wage” data unavailable
¹ - Wage was calculated by mulplying the hourly wage by 2,080 to approximate an annual wage | ² - Naonal wage is displayed as the state wage data is unavailable
Listed below are the in-demand occupaons statewide that require a master’s degree. Many of these occupaons also require some combinaon of on-the-job training and/or
relevant work experience. Discuss these opons with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s workforce specialist.
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings
*
Physician Assistants $78,810 $108,426 None None 294
Nurse Praconers $86,580 $103,380 None None 574
Occupaonal Therapists $62,350 $86,299 None None 367
Speech-Language Pathologists $50,080 $76,136 Internship/residency None 375
Medical and Public Health Social Workers $38,520 $54,786 Internship/residency None 1,174
Mental Health Counselors²
‡
$43,300 Internship/residency None 700
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $30,400 $41,184 Internship/residency None 641
Rehabilitaon Counselors $24,240 $35,289 None None 618
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
*Statewide “Annual Job Openings” occupaonal projecons - Bureau of Labor Market Informaon
§ - “Relevant Work Experience” data unavailable | ‡ - “Starng Wage” data unavailable
¹ - Wage was calculated by mulplying the hourly wage by 2,080 to approximate an annual wage | ² - Naonal wage is displayed as the state wage data is unavailable
OhioMeansJobs
Master’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring an Associate’s Degree
Listed According to Job Openings
Listed below are the in-demand occupations statewide that require an associate’s degree. Many of these occupations also require
some combination of on-the-job training and/or relevant work experience. Discuss these options with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s
workforce specialist.
Listed below are the in-demand occupaons statewide that require an associate’s degree. Many of these occupaons also require some combinaon of on-the-job training
and/or relevant work experience. Discuss these opons with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s workforce specialist.
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings*
Dental Hygienists $54,320 $70,763 None None 578
Diagnosc Medical Sonographers $52,100 $65,922 None None 165
Web Developers $36,100 $63,608 None
§
294
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians $39,150 $62,984 None None 203
Occupaonal Therapy Assistants $47,770 $61,583 None None 576
Physical Therapist Assistants $45,850 $60,676 None None 1,005
Computer Network Support Specialists $38,350 $58,747 None None 776
Radiologic Technologists $43,220 $57,795 None None 552
Respiratory Therapists $44,680 $57,754 None None 504
Electro-Mechanical Technicians $39,800 $57,550 None None 35
Industrial Engineering Technicians $38,840 $56,096 None None 275
Mechanical Engineering Technicians $40,570 $55,185 None None 218
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
Listed below are the in-demand occupaons statewide that require a master’s degree. Many of these occupaons also require some combinaon of on-the-job training and/or
relevant work experience. Discuss these opons with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s workforce specialist.
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings
*
Physician Assistants $78,810 $108,426 None None 294
Nurse Praconers $86,580 $103,380 None None 574
Occupaonal Therapists $62,350 $86,299 None None 367
Speech-Language Pathologists $50,080 $76,136 Internship/residency None 375
Medical and Public Health Social Workers $38,520 $54,786 Internship/residency None 1,174
Mental Health Counselors²
‡
$43,300 Internship/residency None 700
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $30,400 $41,184 Internship/residency None 641
Rehabilitaon Counselors $24,240 $35,289 None None 618
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
*Statewide “Annual Job Openings” occupaonal projecons - Bureau of Labor Market Informaon
§ - “Relevant Work Experience” data unavailable | ‡ - “Starng Wage” data unavailable
¹ - Wage was calculated by mulplying the hourly wage by 2,080 to approximate an annual wage | ² - Naonal wage is displayed as the state wage data is unavailable
OhioMeansJobs
Associate’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Professional and Doctoral Degree
Listed According to Job Openings
Listed below are the in-demand occupations statewide that require a master’s degree. Many of these occupations also require
some combination of on-the-job training and/or relevant work experience. Discuss these options with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s
workforce specialist.
Listed below are the in-demand occupaons statewide that require a doctoral or professional degree. Many of these occupaons also require some combinaon of on-the-job
training and/or relevant work experience. Discuss these opons with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s workforce specialist.
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings
*
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other² $91,560 $206,920 Internship/residency None 534
Densts, General $94,910 $192,811 None None 158
Pharmacists $82,460 $124,628 None None 628
Lawyers $57,470 $100,842 None None 862
Physical Therapists $65,800 $89,011 None None 537
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists $45,750 $74,641 Internship/residency None 326
Medical Sciensts, Except Epidemiologists $49,060 $69,442 None None 426
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
*Statewide “Annual Job Openings” occupaonal projecons - Bureau of Labor Market Informaon
§ - “Relevant Work Experience” data unavailable | ‡ - “Starng Wage” data unavailable
¹ - Wage was calculated by mulplying the hourly wage by 2,080 to approximate an annual wage | ² - Naonal wage is displayed as the state wage data is unavailable
Listed below are the in-demand occupaons statewide that require a master’s degree. Many of these occupaons also require some combinaon of on-the-job training and/or
relevant work experience. Discuss these opons with your OhioMeansJobs Center’s workforce specialist.
Occupaon Title Starng Wage
Median Annual
Wage
On-the-Job Training
Relevant Work
Experience
Annual Job
Openings
*
Physician Assistants $78,810 $108,426 None None 294
Nurse Praconers $86,580 $103,380 None None 574
Occupaonal Therapists $62,350 $86,299 None None 367
Speech-Language Pathologists $50,080 $76,136 Internship/residency None 375
Medical and Public Health Social Workers $38,520 $54,786 Internship/residency None 1,174
Mental Health Counselors²
‡
$43,300 Internship/residency None 700
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $30,400 $41,184 Internship/residency None 641
Rehabilitaon Counselors $24,240 $35,289 None None 618
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services—December 2019
*Statewide “Annual Job Openings” occupaonal projecons - Bureau of Labor Market Informaon
§ - “Relevant Work Experience” data unavailable | ‡ - “Starng Wage” data unavailable
¹ - Wage was calculated by mulplying the hourly wage by 2,080 to approximate an annual wage | ² - Naonal wage is displayed as the state wage data is unavailable
OhioMeansJobs
Professional & Doctoral
Degree
Section B: Majors Jobs
UA Majors and Degrees Aligned with
In-Demand Occupations in Ohio
UA Bachelor’s Degrees and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations
UA Master’s Degrees and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations
UA Associate’s Degrees and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations
UA Doctorate or Professional Degrees and Corresponding
In-Demand Occupations
Majors g Jobs
UA Bachelor’s Degree Corresponding In-Demand Occupation(s)
Accounting
• Accountants and Auditors
• Actuaries
• Business Intelligence Analysis
• Cost Estimators
• Financial Analysts
• Financial Examiners
• Financial Managers
• Financial Specialists (All Other)
• Personal Financial Advisors
• Securities/Commodities/Fin. Serv. Sales Agents
Aerospace Systems Engineering
•
Aerospace Engineers
Applied Mathematics
• Actuaries
• Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
• Business Intelligence Analysis
• Compl. Off., ex. Agric, Con, Hlth/Safety, & Trans.
• Cost Estimators
• Financial Analysts
• Financial Qualitative Analysis
• Financial Specialists (All Other)
• Loan Officers
• Management Analysis
• Operations Research Analysts
• Personal Financial Advisors
Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology
•
Industrial Engineers
•
Industrial Production Managers
•
Manufacturing Engineers
Biochemistry
•
Chemists
•
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
•
Natural Sciences Managers
Biology
•
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Specialists
•
Natural Sciences Managers
UA Bachelor’s Degree and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations
Majors g Jobs
Bachelor’s Degree
UA Bachelor’s Degree and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations (cont.)
UA Bachelor’s Degree Corresponding In-Demand Occupation(s)
Biomedical Engineering
•
Manufacturing Engineers
•
Robotics Engineers
Biomedical Science
•
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
•
Natural Sciences Managers
Business Administration
• Administrative Services Managers
• Business Operations Specialists (All Other)
• Fundraisers
• General and Operations Managers
• Human Resource Specialists
• Human Resources Assis., ex. Payroll & Timekp
• Industrial Production Managers
• Loan Officers
• Management Analysts
• Managers (All Other)
• Medical and Health Services Managers
• Personal Financial Advisors
• Purchasing Agents ex. Whole., Retail, & Farm
• Purchasing Managers
• Sales Managers
• Sales Rep., Wholesale & Mfg, Tech./Sci. Prod.
• Search Marketing Strategists
• Securities/Commodities/Fin. Serv. Sales Agents
• Social and Community Service Managers
• Training and Development Specialists
Majors g Jobs
Bachelor’s Degree
UA Bachelor’s Degree Corresponding In-Demand Occupation(s)
Business Data Analytics
• Actuaries
• Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
• Business Intelligence Analysis
• Business Operations Specialist (All Other)
• Cost Estimators
• Financial Analysts
• Financial Examiners
• Financial Qualitative Analysis
• Financial Specialists (All Other)
• Loan Officers
• Logisticians
• Management Analysts
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
• Operations Research Analysts
• Personal Financial Advisors
• Securities/Commodities/Fin. Serv. Sales Agents
Chemical Engineering
•
Chemical Engineers
•
Chemists
Chemistry
• Chemists
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
• Natural Sciences Managers
Chemistry (Polymer Option)
• Chemists
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
• Natural Sciences Managers
Child and Family Development
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Civil Engineering
•
Civil Engineers
•
Construction Managers
• Solar Energy Systems Engineers
UA Bachelor’s Degree and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations (cont.)
Majors g Jobs
Bachelor’s Degree
UA Bachelor’s Degree Corresponding In-Demand Occupation(s)
Communication
• Administrative Services Managers
• Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
• Fundraisers
• Human Resource Specialists
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
• Marketing Managers
• Public Relations Specialist
• Sales Managers
• Sales Rep., Wholesale & Mfg, Tech./Sci. Prod.
• Search Marketing Strategists
• Social and Community Service Managers
• Training and Development Specialists
Computer Engineering
• Computer Occupations (All Other)
• Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
• Robotics Engineers
• Software Developers (Applications)
• Software Developers (Systems Software)
• Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers
• Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Computer Information Systems (Digital Forensics)
• Business Intelligence Analysis
• Information Security Analysts
• Information Security Analysts
Computer Information Systems (Cybersecurity)
• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Business Intelligence Analysis
• Information Systems Analysts
• Information Technology Project Managers
Computer Information Systems (Networking)
• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Computer Network Architects
• Computer Occupations (All Other)
• Computer Systems Analysts
• Database Administrators
• Information Technology Project Managers
• Network and Comp. Systems Architects and Admins
UA Bachelor’s Degree and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations (cont.)
Majors g Jobs
Bachelor’s Degree
UA Bachelor’s Degree Corresponding In-Demand Occupation(s)
Computer Information Systems (Programming)
• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Computer Occupations (All Other)
• Computer Programmers
• Computer Systems Analysts
• Database Administrators
• Information Technology Project Managers
• Software Developers (Applications)
• Software Developers (Systems Software)
Computer Science
• Business Intelligence Analysis
• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Computer Network Architects
• Computer Occupations (All Other)
• Computer Programmers
• Computer Systems Analysts
• Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
• Database Administrators
• Information Security Analysts
• Information Technology Project Managers
• Operations Research Analysts
• Software Developers (Applications)
• Software Developers (Systems Software)
• Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers
Construction Engineering Technology
•
Construction Managers
•
Cost Estimators
Corrosion Engineering
•
Chemical Engineers
Earth Science
• Energy Auditors
• Natural Sciences Managers
UA Bachelor’s Degree and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations (cont.)
Majors g Jobs
Bachelor’s Degree
UA Bachelor’s Degree Corresponding In-Demand Occupation(s)
UA Bachelor’s Degree and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations (cont.)
Economics
• Actuaries
• Business Intelligence Analysis
• Business Operations Specialists (All Other)
• Cost Estimators
• Financial Analysts
• Financial Examiners
• Financial Managers
• Financial Quantitative Analysis
• Financial Specialists (All Other)
• Human Resource Specialists
• Human Resources Assis., ex. Payroll & Timekp
• Loan Officers
• Logisticians
• Management Analysts
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
• Operations Research Analysts
• Personal Financial Advisors
• Securities/Commodities/Fin. Serv. Sales Agents
Education
• Education Admin., Pre & Child Care Center/Prog.
• Human Resources Assis., ex. Payroll & Timekp
• Preschool Teachers (Except Special Education)
• Social and Community Service Managers
• Training and Development Specialists
Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineers
• Electronics Engineers (Except Computer)
• Robotics Engineers
• Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Electronic Engineering Technology
• Electrical Engineers
• Electronics Engineers (Except Computer)
• Robotics Engineers
Majors g Jobs
Bachelor’s Degree
UA Bachelor’s Degree Corresponding In-Demand Occupation(s)
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
•
Information Security Analysts
English
•
Fundraisers
•
Public Relations Specialists
Environmental Science
• Energy Auditors
• Natural Sciences Managers
Exercise Science
•
Medical and Health Services Managers
Finance
•
Administrative Services Managers
•
Business Intelligence Analysis
•
Cost Estimators
•
Financial Analysts
•
Financial Examiners
•
Financial Managers
•
Financial Quantitative Analysis
•
Financial Specialists (All Other)
•
LoanOfcers
•
Management Analyst
•
Operations Research Analysts
•
Personal Financial Advisors
•
Purchasing Agents, ex. Whole., Retail, & Farm
•
Purchasing Managers
•
Sales Rep., Wholesale & Mfg, Tech./Sci. Prod.
•
Securities/Commodities/Fin. Serv. Sales Agents
Finance (Financial Planning)
• Personal Financial Advisors
Finance (Risk Management and Insurance)
• Actuaries
Geology
•
Natural Sciences Managers
Graphic Design
•
Graphic Designers
UA Bachelor’s Degree and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations (cont.)
Majors g Jobs
Bachelor’s Degree
UA Bachelor’s Degree Corresponding In-Demand Occupation(s)
Human Resource Management
• Administrative Services Managers
• Business Operations Specialists (All Other)
• Human Resource Specialists
• Human Resources Assis., ex. Payroll & Timekp
• Social and Community Service Managers
• Training and Development Specialists
Information Systems Management
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Computer Network Architects
• Computer Network Support Specialists
• Database Administrators
• Information Security Analysts
• Information Technology Project Managers
• Logisticians
• Managers (All Other)
• Software Developers (Applications, Systems Software)
Integrated Marketing Communications
• Fundraisers
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
• Marketing Managers
• Public Relations Specialists
• Sales Managers
• Sales Rep., Wholesale & Mfg, Tech./Sci. Prod.
• Search Marketing Strategists
• Social and Community Service Managers
Marketing Management
• Administrative Services Managers
• Fundraisers
• Managers (All Other)
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
• Marketing Managers
• Public Relations Specialists
• Sales Managers
• Sales Rep., Wholesale & Mfg, Tech./Sci. Prod.
• Search Marketing Strategists
• Social and Community Service Managers
UA Bachelor’s Degree and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations (cont.)
Majors g Jobs
Bachelor’s Degree
UA Bachelor’s Degree Corresponding In-Demand Occupation(s)
Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineers
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Robotics Engineers
• Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Industrial Engineers
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Robotics Engineers
Nursing
•
Medical and Health Services Managers
• Nurse Practitioners
•
Registered Nurses
Organizational Supervision
• Administrative Services Managers
• Business Operations Specialists (All Other)
• Fundraisers
• General and Operations Managers
• Human Resource Specialists
• Loan Officers
• Management Analysts
• Managers (All Other)
• Sales Managers
• Sales Rep., Wholesale & Mfg, Tech./Sci. Prod.
• Substance Abuse & Behavioral Dis. Counselors
• Training and Development Specialists
Political Science
• Social and Community Service Managers
Psychology
• Compensation
• Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
• Human Resource Specialists
• Mental Health Counselors
• Sales Rep., Wholesale & Mfg, Tech./Sci. Prod.
• Social and Community Service Managers
• Substance Abuse & Behavioral Dis. Counselors
Respiratory Therapy
• Respiratory Therapists
UA Bachelor’s Degree and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations (cont.)
Majors g Jobs
Bachelor’s Degree
UA Bachelor’s Degree Corresponding In-Demand Occupation(s)
Sales Management
• Administrative Services Managers
• Managers (All Other)
• Purchasing Agents, ex. Whole., Retail, & Farm
• Sales Engineers
• Sales Managers
• Sales Rep., Wholesale & Mfg, Tech./Sci. Prod.
• Securities/Commodities/Fin. Serv. Sales Agents
Social Work
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers
• Education Admin., Pre & Child Care Center/Prog.
• Social and Community Service Managers
Sociology
• Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
• Human Resource Specialists
• Social & Community Service Managers
• Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors
• Training and Development Specialists
Statistics
• Actuaries
• Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
• Business Intelligence Analysis
• Compl. Off., ex. Agric, Con, Hlth/Safety, & Trans.
• Cost Estimators
• Financial Analysts
• Financial Quantitative Analysis
• Loan Officers
• Management Analysts
• Operations Research Analysts
Supply Chain/Operations Management
• Administrative Services Managers
• Business Operations Specialists (All Other)
• General and Operations Managers
• Industrial Production Managers
• Logisticians
• Managers (All Other)
• Operations Research Analysts
• Purchasing Agents, ex. Whole., Retail, & Farm
• Purchasing Managers
UA Bachelor’s Degree and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations (cont.)
Majors g Jobs
Bachelor’s Degree
UA Master’s Degree Corresponding In-Demand Occupation
Adult/Gerontological Nursing – Nurse Practitioner
•
Nurse Practitioners
Child and Adolescent Health –
Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care
•
Nurse Practitioners
Child and Adolescent Health –
Nurse Practitioner Primary/Acute Care Track
•
Nurse Practitioners
Child and Adolescent Health Acute –
Nurse Practitioner Track
•
Nurse Practitioners
Family Psychiatric/Mental Health –
Nurse Practitioner Track
•
Nurse Practitioners
Social Work
• Medical Social Workers
• Public Health Social Workers
Social Work and Counseling
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
• Mental Health Counselors
• Rehabilitation Counselors
• Substance Abuse & Behavioral Dis. Counselors
Speech-Language Pathology
•
Speech Language Pathologist
UA Master’s Degree and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations
Majors g Jobs
Master’s Degree
UA Associate’s Degree Corresponding In-Demand Occupation
Computer Information Systems
•
Computer Network Support Specialists
•
Web Developers
Electronic Engineering Technology
•
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
•
Electro-Mechanical Technicians
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Industrial Engineering Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technology
•
Electro-Mechanical Technicians
UA Associate’s Degree and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations
Majors g Jobs
Associate’s Degree
UA Associate’s Degree Corresponding In-Demand Occupation
Counseling Psychology
• Clinical Psychologists
• Counseling Psychologists
• School Psychologists
Juris Doctor
• Lawyer
UA Doctorate or Professional Degree and Corresponding In-Demand Occupations
Majors g Jobs
Doctoral or Professional Degree
Section C: Jobs Majors
In-Demand Occupations in Ohio Aligned with
UA Majors and Degrees
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Bachelor’s Degrees
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Master’s Degrees
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Associate’s Degrees
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Doctorate or
Professional Degrees In-Demand Occupations
Jobsg Majors
In-Demand Occupation Suggested UA Bachelor’s Degree
Accountants and Auditors
Licensure May Be Preferred
•
Accounting
Actuaries
Licensure May Be Required
•
Accounting
•
Applied Mathematics
• Business Data Analytics
•
Economics
•
Finance (Risk Management and Insurance)
•
Statistics
Administrative Services Managers
•
Allied Health Administration
•
Business Administration
•
Communication
•
Finance
•
Human Resource Management
•
Marketing Management
•
Organizational Supervision
•
Sales Management
•
Supply Chain/Operations Management
•
Other Majors Applicable
Aerospace Engineers
Licensure May Be Preferred
•
Aerospace Engineering
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
Licensure May Be Preferred
•
Applied Mathematics
•
Business Data Analytics
•
Statistics
Business Intelligence Analysts
•
Accounting
•
Applied Mathematics
•
Business Data Analytics
•
Computer Information Systems (Cybersecurity)
•
Computer Information Systems (Digital Forensics)
•
Computer Science - Systems Track
•
Computer Science - Management Track
•
Economics
•
Finance
•
Information Systems - Management Track
•
Statistics
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Bachelor’s Degree
Jobsg Majors
Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupation Suggested UA Bachelor’s Degree
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
• Business Administration
• Business Data Analytics
• Economics (Labor Economics)
• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Supervision
• Supply Chain/Operations Management
Chemical Engineers
•
Chemical Engineering
•
Corrosion Engineering
Chemists
•
Biochemistry
•
Chemistry
•
Chemistry - Polymer
•
Chemical Engineering
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Licensure May Be Preferred
•
Social Work
Civil Engineers
Licensure May Be Preferred
•
Civil Engineering
Compensation, Benets, and Job Analysis Specialists
• Communication
• Psychology
• Sociology
Compliance Ofcers, ex. Agric, Con,
Hlth/Safety, & Trans.
• Applied Mathematics
• Emergency Management and Homeland Security
• Statistics
Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Computer Science - Management Track
• Computer Information Systems (Cybersecurity)
• Computer Information Systems (Networking)
• Computer Information Systems (Programming)
• Computer Science - Systems Track
• Information Systems Management
Computer Network Architects
• Computer Information Systems (Networking)
• Computer Science - Management Track
• Computer Science - Systems Track
• Information Systems Management
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Bachelor’s Degree (cont.)
Jobsg Majors
Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupation Suggested UA Bachelor’s Degree
Computer Occupations, All Other
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Information Systems (Networking)
• Computer Information Systems (Programming)
• Computer Science - Management Track
• Computer Science - Systems Track
Computer Programmers
• Computer Information Systems (Programming)
• Computer Science - Management Track
• Computer Science - Systems Track
Computer Systems Analysts
• Computer Information Systems (Networking)
• Computer Information Systems (Programming)
• Computer Science - Management Track
• Computer Science - Systems Track
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science - Systems Track
Construction Managers
•
Civil Engineering
•
Construction Engineering Technology
Cost Estimators
• Accounting
• Applied Mathematics
• Business Data Analytics
• Construction Engineering Technology
• Economics
• Finance
• Statistics
Database Administrators
• Computer Science - Management Track
• Computer Science - Systems Track
• Computer Information Systems (Networking)
• Computer Information Systems (Programming)
• Information Systems Management
Education Admin., Pre & Child Care Center/Prog.
• Child & Family Development
• Education
• Social Work
•
Other Majors Applicable
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Bachelor’s Degree (cont.)
Jobsg Majors
Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupation Suggested UA Bachelor’s Degree
Electrical Engineers
Licensure May Be Preferred
•
Electrical Engineering
•
Electronics Engineering Technology
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Licensure May Be Preferred
•
Electrical Engineering
•
Electronics Engineering Technology
Energy Auditors
• Earth Science
• Environmental Science
Engineering Managers
Licensure May Be Preferred
• Engineering (All)
• Engineering Technology (All)
Engineers, All Other
Licensure May Be Preferred
• Engineering (All)
• Engineering Technology (All)
Financial Analysts
• Accounting
• Applied Mathematics
• Business Data Analytics
• Economics
• Finance
• Statistics
Financial Examiners
• Accounting
• Business Data Analytics
• Economics
• Finance
Financial Managers
•
Accounting
• Economics
•
Finance
Financial Quantitative Analysis
• Applied Mathematics
• Business Data Analytics
• Economics
• Finance
• Statistics
Financial Specialists, All Other
• Accounting
• Applied Mathematics
• Business Data Analytics
• Economics
• Finance
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Bachelor’s Degree (cont.)
Jobsg Majors
Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupation Suggested UA Bachelor’s Degree
Fundraisers
• Business Administration
• Communication
• English
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Marketing Management
• Organizational Supervision
• Other Majors Applicable
General and Operations Managers
• Allied Health Administration
• Business Administration
• Organizational Supervision
• Supply Chain/Operations Management
•
Other Majors Applicable
Graphic Designers
•
Graphic Design
Health & Safety Engineers, ex. Mining Safety
• Emergency Management and
Homeland Security
Human Resource Specialists
• Business Administration
• Communication
• Economics (Labor)
• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Supervision
• Psychology
• Sociology
Industrial Engineers
• Automated Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
Industrial Production Managers
• Automated Engineering Technology
• Business Administration
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Supply Chain/Operations Management
Information Security Analysts
• Computer Information Systems (Cybersecurity)
• Computer Information Systems (Digital Forensics)
• Computer Science - Management Track
• Computer Science - Systems Track
• Emergency Management and Homeland Security
• Information Systems Management
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Bachelor’s Degree (cont.)
Jobsg Majors
Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupation Suggested UA Bachelor’s Degree
Information Technology Project Managers
•
Computer Information Systems (Cybersecurity)
•
Computer Information Systems (Networking)
•
Computer Information Systems (Programming)
•
Computer Science
- Management Track
•
Information Systems Management
Loan Ofcers
Licensure May Be Required
• Applied Mathematics
• Business Administration
• Business Data Analytics
• Economics
• Finance
• Organizational Supervision
• Statistics
Logisticians
• Business Data Analytics
• Economics
• Information Systems Management
• Supply Chain/Operations Management
Management Analysts
• Applied Mathematics
• Business Administration
• Business Data Analytics
• Economics
• Finance
• Organizational Supervision
• Statistics
Managers, All Other
• Allied Health Administration
• Business Administration
• Information Systems Management
• Marketing Management
• Organizational Supervision
• Sales Management
• Supply Chain/Operations Management
•
Other Majors Applicable
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Bachelor’s Degree (cont.)
Jobsg Majors
Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupation Suggested UA Bachelor’s Degree
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
• Business Data Analytics
• Communication
• Economics
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Marketing Management
Marketing Managers
•
Communication
•
Integrated Marketing Communications
•
Marketing Management
Mechanical Engineers
Licensure May Be Preferred
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
•
Biochemistry
•
Biology
•
Biomedical Science
•
Chemistry
•
Chemistry - Polymer
Medical and Health Services Managers
Licensure May Be Preferred
• Allied Health Administration
• Business Administration
• Exercise Science
• Nursing
Natural Science Managers
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Biomedical Science
• Chemistry
• Chemistry - Polymer
• Earth Science
• Environmental Science
• Geology
• Physics
Network and Comp. Systems Architects and Admins
• Computer Information Systems (Networking)
Occupational Therapists
Licensure May Be Required
• Exercise Science (Bachelor Level)
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Bachelor’s Degree (cont.)
Jobsg Majors
Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupation
Suggested UA Bachelor’s Degree
Operations Research Analysts
• Applied Mathematics
• Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Business Data Analytics
• Computer Science - Management Track
• Computer Science - Systems Track
• Economics
• Finance
• Statistics
• Supply Chain/Operations Management
Personal Financial Advisors
Licensure May Be Preferred
• Accounting
• Applied Mathematics
• Business Administration
• Business Data Analytics
• Economics
• Finance
• Finance - Financial Planning
Public Relations Specialists
• Communication
• English
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Marketing Management
• Sports Management
Purchasing Agents, except Wholesale, Retail & Farm
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Sales Management
• Supply Chain/Operations Management
Purchasing Managers
•
Business Administration
•
Finance
•
Supply Chain/Operations Management
Registered Nurses
Licensure May Be Required
•
Nursing
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Bachelor’s Degree (cont.)
Jobsg Majors
Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupation Suggested UA Bachelor’s Degree
Robotics Engineers
• Aerospace Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
Sales Engineers
•
Engineering (All)
•
Engineering Technology (All)
•
Sales Management
Sales Managers
•
Business Administration
•
Communication
•
Integrated Marketing Communications
•
Marketing Management
•
Organizational Supervision
•
Sales Management
•
Other Majors Applicable
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and
Manufacturing, Technical and Scientic Products
• Business Administration
• Communication
• Finance
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Marketing Management
• Organizational Supervision
• Psychology
• Sales Management
• Other Majors Applicable
Search Marketing Strategist
•
Business Administration
•
Communication
•
Integrated Marketing Communications
•
Marketing Management
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Bachelor’s Degree (cont.)
Jobsg Majors
Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupation Suggested UA Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Bachelor’s Degree (cont.)
Securities, Commodities, and Financial
Service Sales Agent
•
Accounting
•
Business Administration
•
Business Data Analytics
•
Economics
•
Finance
•
Sales Management
Social & Community Service Managers
Licensure May Be Preferred
• Allied Health Administration
• Anthropology
• Business Administration
• Child & Family Development
• Communication
• Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Education
• Human Resource Management
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Marketing Management
• Organizational Supervision
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social Work
• Other Majors Applicable
Software Developers, Applications
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Information Systems (Programming)
• Computer Science - Management Track
• Computer Science - Systems Track
Software Developers, Systems Software
•
Computer Information Systems (Programming)
•
Computer Engineering
•
Computer Science - Management Track
•
Computer Science - Systems Track
•
Information Systems Management
Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers
Licensure May Be Preferred
•
Computer Engineering
•
Computer Science - Management Track
•
Computer Science - Systems Track
Jobsg Majors
Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupation Suggested UA Bachelor’s Degree
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Licensure May Be Preferred
•
Civil Engineering
•
Computer Engineering
•
Electrical Engineering
•
Mechanical Engineering
Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Licensure May Be Preferred
• Child & Family Development
• Criminology and Criminal Justices
• Organizational Supervision
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social Work
• Counseling (Master’s Level)
•
Other Majors Applicable
Training and Development Specialists
• Business Administration
• Communication
• Education
• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Supervision
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Other Majors Acceptable
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Bachelor’s Degree (cont.)
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Bachelor’s Degree Not Offered at UA
•
Clergy
Jobsg Majors
Bachelor’s Degree
In-Demand Occupation Suggested UA Master’s Degree
Medical and Public Health Social Workers
Licensure May Be Required
•
Social Work
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Licensure May Be Required
• Counseling
• Social Work
Mental Health Counselors
Licensure May Be Required
• Counseling
• Psychology
• Social Work
Nurse Practitioners
Licensure May Be Required
• Adult/Gerontological Nursing – Nurse Practitioner
• Child and Adolescent Health – Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care
• Child and Adolescent Health – Nurse Practitioner
Primary/Acute Care Track
• Child and Adolescent Health Acute – Nurse Practitioner Track
• Family Psychiatric/Mental Health – Nurse Practitioner Track
Occupational Therapists
Licensure May Be Required
• Exercise Science (Bachelor Level)
Rehabilitation Counselors
Licensure May Be Required
• Counseling
• Exercise Science (Bachelor Level)
• Psychology
• Social Work
Speech-Language Pathologists
Licensure May Be Required
• Speech-Language Pathology
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Master’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Master’s Degree Not Offered at UA
UA offers various Bachelor’s degree programs that prepare students to enter the following
Master’s degree programs available at other institutions. UA Career Services is available to
helpstudentsprepareforthesegraduateprogramsandentertheseelds.
• Physician Assistants
Jobsg Majors
Master’s Degree
In-Demand Occupation Suggested UA Associate’s Degree
Computer Network Support Specialists
•
Computer Information Systems
•
Information Systems Management
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
Licensure May Be Preferred
•
Electronic Engineering Technology
Electro-Mechanical Technicians
Licensure May Be Preferred
•
Electronic Engineering Technology
•
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Human Resources Assis., ex. Payroll & Timekp
•
Business Administration
•
Economics (Labor Economics)
•
Education
•
Human Resource Management
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Licensure May Be Preferred
•
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Licensure May Be Preferred
•
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Licensure May Be Required
• Education
Respiratory Therapists
Licensure May Be Required
• Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor Level)
Web Developers
•
Computer Information Systems
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Associate’s Degree
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Associate’s Degree Not Offered at UA
•
Dental Hygienists
•
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
•
Environ. Science & Protection Tech., inc. Health
•
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Occupational Therapist Assistants • Paralegals and Legal Assistants
• Physical Therapist Assistants • Radiologic Technologists
Jobsg Majors
Associate’s Degree
In-Demand Occupation Suggested UA Doctoral or Professional Degree
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
Licensure May Be Required
• Counseling
• Counseling Psychology
Lawyers
•
Juris Doctor
Physical Therapists
Licensure May Be Required
•
Exercise Science (Bachelor Level)
In-Demand Occupations and Corresponding UA Doctoral or Professional Degrees
In-Demand Occupations Requiring a Doctoral or Professional Degree Not Offered at UA
• Dentists, General • Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists • Pharmacists • Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
Jobsg Majors
Doctoral or Professional Degree
Section D: UA Majors
The University of Akron Majors and Degrees
UA Bachelor’s Degrees
UA Master’s Degrees
UA Associate’s Degrees
UA Minors
UACerticates
UA Majors
THE UNIVERSITY
OF AKRON
MAJORS
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Art
•
Art Education
•
Ceramics
•
Graphic Design
•
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
•
Painting and Drawing
•
Photography
•
Printmaking
•
Sculpture
•
Studio Art
Biochemistry
Biology (and Pre-Professional Health)
Biomedical Science
Chemistry
•
Polymer Option
Child and Family Development
Communication
• Media Studies
• Public Relations
• Strategic and Organizational
Computer Science
•
Management Track
•
System Track
Criminal Intelligence Analysis
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Dance
Earth Science
English
Environmental Science
Geology
History
Humanities
Multidisciplinary Studies
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
• Actuarial Science
• Data Science
Theatre Arts
College of Applied Science
and Technology
Automated Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Computer Information Systems (Cybersecurity)
•
Cybersecurity
•
Digital Forensics
•
Programming option
•
Networking option
Construction Engineering Technology
Electronic Engineering Technology
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Organizational Supervision
Surveying and Mapping Technology
College of Business Administration
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Data Analytics
Economics
Finance
•
Financial Management
•
Financial Planning
•
Risk Management and Insurance
Human Resource Management
Information Systems
Integrated Marketing Communications
International Business
Marketing Management
Sales Management
Supply Chain/Operations Management
College of Education
Teacher Licensure Programs:
•
Early Childhood Education
-
Early Childhood Inclusive Teacher
Preparation Program
•
Middle Childhood Education
- Language Arts/Mathematics
- Language Arts/Science
- Language Arts/Social Studies
- Mathematics/Social Studies
- Science/Social Studies
- Science/Mathematics
•
Middle Level Education, Single Licensure
- Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
•
Special Education
- Early Childhood Intervention
Specialist
- Mild/Moderate Intervention
Specialist
- Moderate/Intensive Intervention
Specialist
•
Secondary Education
(Adolescent to Young Adult)
- Integrated Mathematics
- Integrated Language Arts
- Integrated Social Studies
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Life Science (Biology)
- Chemistry-Physics
- Earth Science-Chemistry
- Earth Science-Physics
- Biology-Chemistry
- Biology-Earth Science
- Biology-Physics
- Physics
•
PK-12 Multi-Age Licensure
- Art Education
- Music
- Dance/Theatre
- Physical Education/Health Education
Undecided Education
College of Engineering
Aerospace Systems Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
•
Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Track
•
Biomechanics Track
•
Instrumentation, Signals and
Imaging Track
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Corrosion Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Polymer Engineering
College of Health Professions
Allied Healthcare Administration
Nursing
•
Basic BSN Program
•
LPN to BSN Program
•
RN to BSN Program
•
Second Degree BSN Program
(Accelerated)
Nutrition and Dietetics
• Dietetics- The Coordinated Program
• Food and Environmental Nutrition
Respiratory Therapy
Social Work
Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology
Sport Science and Wellness
Education
•
Sport Studies
•
Coaching Education
•
Sports Management
•
Excersise Science
•
Fitness Management
•
Physiological Sciences
•
Pre-Physical Therapy
•
Strength & Conditioning
UA Majors
Bachelor’s Degree
THE UNIVERSITY
OF AKRON
MAJORS
MASTER’S DEGREES
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Applied Math
Applied Politics
Arts Administration
Biology
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
English
•
Composition
•
Creative Writing
•
Literature
Geoscience
•
Geology
•
Earth Science
•
Environmental Geology
Music
•
Accompanying
•
Composition
•
Education
•
Performance Technology
•
Technology
•
Theory
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Statistics
College of Polymer Science
& Polymer Engineering
Polymer Engineering
Polymer Science
College of Education
Curriculum & Instruction:
(Adolescence to Young Adult)
•
Chemistry and Physics Licensure
•
Chemistry Licensure
•
Earth Science and Chemistry Licensure
•
Earth Science and Physics Licensure
•
Earth Science Licensure
•
Integrated Language Arts Licensure
•
Integrated Mathematics Licensure
•
Integrated Social Studies Licensure
•
Life (Biology) Science and Chemistry
Licensure
•
Life (Biology) Science and Earth Science
Licensure
•
Life Science and Physics Licensure
•
Life Science Licensure
•
Physics Licensure
PK-12 Multi-Age
•
Drama
Educational Administration
•
Principalship
Elementary Education-Literacy Option
College of Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
College of Business Administration
Accounting
Business Administration
•
Finance
•
Global Technological Innovation
•
Interdisciplinary
•
Risk Management and Insurance
•
Strategic Marketing
•
Supply Chain Management
Management
•
Supply Chain Management
•
Informational Systems Management
Taxation (MTax)
College of Health Professions
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Clinical Nurse Specialists
•
Adult Gerontologist Health
•
Child and Adolescent Health
Marriage & Family Counseling/Therapy
Nursing Anesthesia
Nursing Practitioner
•
Adult Gerontologist Health
•
Child and Adolescent Health
•
Child and Adolescent Acute Health
•
Child and Adolescent Primary Care
•
Family Psychiatric/Mental Health
Nursing Service Administration
Physical Education
•
Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness
•
Sport Science/Coaching
School Counseling
Social Work
Speech-Language Pathology
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREES
Buchtel College of Arts and
Sciences
Criminal Justice Studies
•
Corrections Option
•
Law Enforcement Option
•
Public Safety and Security
Administration
•
Securities Administration
College of Applied Science
and Technology
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Associate of Arts
Associate of Science
Associate of Technical Studies
Computer Information Systems
• CIS CISCO Networking Track
• CIS Programming Option
Corrosion Engineering Technology
Emergency Medical Services
• EMT/Paramedic
• Fire/Medic
Electronic Engineering Technology
Fire Protection Technology
Land Surveying
Engineering Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Construction Engineering Technology
Construction Field Operations
Corrosion Engineering Technology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Technology
Land Surveying
Mechanical Engineering Technology
UA Majors
Master’s Degree
Associate’s Degree
THE UNIVERSITY
OF AKRON
MINORS
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
African American Literature and Language
Applied Mathematics
Arabic
Art
•
Ceramics
•
Illustration
•
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
•
Painting and Drawing
•
Photography
•
Printmaking
•
Sculpture
Bioethics
Biology
Business and Organizational Communication
•
Organizational Communications
•
Public Relations
Chemistry
Child Development
Classical Studies
Comparative Politics
Computer Science
Converged Media
Creative Writing
Dance
Emerging Technologies
English
Environmental Ethics
Ethics
Family Development
Forensic Psychology
French
General Philosophy
Geology
History
Interdisciplinary Anthropology
International Politics
Interpersonal and Public Communications
Interpersonal/Group Communication
Mass Media
•
Communication
•
News
•
Media Production
Mathematics
Music
•
Arts
•
Jazz
Philosophy of Religions
Philosophy of Science
Philosophy of Science and Religion
Photography for Non-Art Majors
Political Science
•
American Politics
•
Criminal Justice
Politics of Homeland Security
Popular Literature & Film
Pre-Law
Pre-Law Philosophy
Professional Photography
Professional Writing
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Theatre Arts
Women’s Studies
College of Applied Science
and Technology
Computer Forensics
Computer Security
Emergency Management and Homeland
Security
Fire Protection Technology
Programming Specialist
College of Business Administration
Business
Administration for Non-Business
Majors
Business Essentials for Engineering Majors
Consumer Marketing
Database Marketing
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance for Business Majors
Financial Planning
Human Resource Management
Information Systems
International Business
Pre-MBA for Non-Business Majors
Professional Selling
Risk Management and Insurance
Supply Chain/Operations Management
College of Polymer Science and
Polymer Engineering
Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering
UA Majors
Minors
THE UNIVERSITY
OF AKRON
CERTIFICATES
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Undergraduate Certicates
Advances Spanish for the Health Professions
Applied Politics
ArticialIntelligence
Case Management for Children and Families
Computer Science
ConictTransformationandSocial
Entreprenuership
Early Childhood Programs
Environmental Ethics
Environmental Studies
Field Archaeology
Gerontology
History
•
Asian Studies
•
Middle Eastern Studies
Home Based Intervention
International Development
Latin American Studies
Linguistic Studies
Pan-African Studies
Parent and Family Education
Police Ethics
Professional Communication
Professional Social Media
Research Methods for the Social Sciences
Teaching English as a Second Language
Women’s Studies
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Graduate Certicates
Applied Politics
Case Management for Children and Families
Composition
Divorce Mediation
Environmental Studies
Gerontology
GlobalConict
History
•
Asian Studies
•
Middle Eastern Studies
Home Based Intervention
Instructional Communication of Educators
Literature
Parent and Family Education
Professional Writing
Public Affairs
•
Local and Regional Development
Administration
•
Non-ProtManagement
•
Policy Analysis
•
Program Evaluation
•
Public Management
•
Urban Affairs
Teaching English as a Second Language
Women’s Studies
College of Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
College of Applied Science
and Technology
Applied Professional Writing
Computer Forensics
Computer Security
Construction Field Operations
Construction Estimation
Construction Management
Construction Materials Testing
Construction Residential Building
Construction Residential Inspection
Corrosion Technology
Cyber Disaster Management
Emergency Management
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Fire Protection Technology
Geographic and Land Information Systems
Heavy Construction
Supervision and Management
Surveying for Civil Engineers
Technical Mathematics
College of Health Professions
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Acute Care
Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner
FamilyNursePractitionerforCertiedAdult/
Gerontological NPs
Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthesia
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
College of Business Administration
Cisco Networking Technology
Entrepreneurship
Financial Planning
Healthcare Selling (Marketing Dept.)
International Business
Programming
Professional Selling
Professional Selling for Engineering Majors
Risk Management and Insurance
UA Majors
Certicates
THE UNIVERSITY
OF AKRON
DOCTORAL
PROGRAMS
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Chemistry
Counseling Psychology
Industrial/Organizational (IO)
Psychology
Integrated Bioscience
UA Majors
Certicates
