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101 Careers You Can Train For Online

Technology is expanding our options more and more every day. If you're ready for a career move, but don't have the resources to attend a traditional campus degree program, you'll be amazed at the range of career training programs available online.

To help you consider your options, Online-Education.net presents a list of 101 careers you can train for online. With data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, we've ranked them for you by average salary, industry growth, and the total amount of education you need, from associate's degrees to PhDs and everything in between. The rankings are weighted slightly to give salary the most importance.

We also link you to the degree or certificate you need to get your foot in the door, so when you find one you like, click on the 'Degree Required' link on the right to get started today.

Total Education Time (overall time spent in school, not length of particular program)

2 yrs or less = certificate or associate's degree

3-4 yrs = bachelor's degree

5+ yrs = master's degree or PhD
Average Annual Salary

$ = $19k - $34k

$$ = $35k - $49k

$$$ = $50k - $64k

$$$$ = $65k - $77k

$$$$$ = $78k and up

Industry Growth (U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics)

  = Much faster than average

  = Faster than average

  = Average

  = Slower than average

  = Decline
CareerTotal
Ed.Time		Salary
Rank		Job
Growth		Overall
Ranking		Degree Required
1.Software Engineer3-4 years$$$$$4.33BS, Software Engineering
2.Information Technology Manager5+ years$$$$$4.25MBA, Technology Management
3.Actuary3-4 years$$$$$4.13BS, Economics
4.Network Engineer2 years or less$$$$4.13AS, Computer Network Engineering
5.Computer Systems Analyst3-4 years$$$$4.05BS, Information Technology
6.Information Systems Manager5+ years$$$$$4.00MS, Information Systems
7.Lawyer5+ years$$$$$4.00JD
8.Physician Assistant (Advanced)5+ years$$$$3.90MS, Advanced Physician Assistant
9.Database Administrator3-4 years$$$$3.86BS, Database Management
10.Small Business Manager2 years or less$$$$3.84Certificate, Small Business Management
11.Human Resources Manager3-4 years$$$$3.80BBA, Human Resources
12.Network Administrator3-4 years$$$$3.77BS, Network Administration
13.Computer Security Specialist3-4 years$$$$3.77BS, Information Systems
14.Financial Manager5+ years$$$$$3.75MBA
15.Organizational Psychologist5+ years$$$$3.71MS, Organizational Psychology
16.Advertising Manager3-4 years$$$$3.70BBA, Advertising
17.Art Director3-4 years$$$$3.70BS, Visual Communications
18.Public Relations Specialist5+ years$$$$3.67MA, Communication Arts & Public Relations
19.Financial Analyst3-4 years$$$$3.65BS, Finance
20.Homeland Security Computer Specialist3-4 years$$$$3.64BS, Information Systems/Homeland Security
21.Physical Therapy Aide2 years or less$$3.60Physical Therapy Aide Diploma
22.Administrative Services Manager2 years or less$$$$3.59AS, Business
23.Healthcare Administrator5+ years$$$$3.58MS, Health Administration
24.Nurse Administrator/Manager3-4 years$$$3.58RN-to-BSN
25.Corporate Trainer5+ years$$$$3.58M.Ed., Corporate Training and Knowledge
26.Web Designer5+ years$$$$3.57AS, Web Design
27.Education Administrator5+ years$$$$$3.56MS, Education
28.Video Game Designer3-4 years$$$3.51BS, Game Design
29.Management Analyst5+ years$$$$3.45MBA
30.Fashion Designer2 years or less$$$3.44Certificate, Design & Dressmaking
31.Occupational Therapist5+ years$$$3.41OTD: Doctor of Occupational Therapy
32.Environmental Engineer3-4 years$$$3.41BS, Environmental Engineering
33.Convention Planner2 years or less$$3.40BS, Hospitality Management
34.Paralegal2 years or less$$3.39AAS, Paralegal Studies
35.Clinical Nurse Specialist5+ years$$$3.33MSN
36.Computer Electronics Engineer2 years or less$$$3.31AS, Computer Electronics Engineering
37.Children's Writer2 years or less$$$3.31Certificate, Writing for Children
38.Wedding Planner2 years or less$$3.30Certificate, Bridal Consulting
39.Sales Representative3-4 years$$$$3.29Bachelor of Business Communications: Sales & Marketing
40.Accountant3-4 years$$$3.28BS, Accounting
41.Dental Assistant2 years or less$$3.28Certificate, Dental Assisting
42.Educational Psychologist5+ years$$$$3.28MS, Psychology
43.Industrial Production Manager5+ years$$$$$3.27MBA, Industrial Management
44.Acquisition and Contract Manager5+ years$$$$3.25MS, Acquisitions
45.Electrical Engineer5+ years$$$$3.23MS, Electrical Engineering
46.Curriculum Specialist5+ years$$$3.21MS, Curriculum Development
47.Market Researcher5+ years$$$3.20Master of Arts in Business Communication
48.Computer Programmer3-4 years$$$$3.18BS, Computer Science
49.Desktop Publisher2 years or less$$3.16Certificate, Desktop Publishing
50.Private Investigator2 years or less$$3.15Certificate, Private Investigation
51.Food Service Manager2 years or less$$3.15Certificate, Hotel and Restaurant Management
52.Pharmacy Technician2 years or less$3.12Pharmacy Technician Diploma
53.Technical Writer3-4 years$$$3.12BS, Technical Writing
54.Guitarist2 years or less$$3.07Certificate, Guitar Skills
55.College Professor5+ years$$$3.06PhD
56.Holistic Nutritionist3-4 years$$$3.04BS, Nutrition
57.Medical Transcription2 years or less$$3.03Medical Transcription Certificate
58.Real Estate Agent2 years or less$$3.02Real Estate License
59.Mechanical Engineer3-4 years$$$3.01BS, Mechanical Engineering
60.Multimedia Artist3-4 years$$$3.01BS, Visual Communications
61.Budget Analyst5+ years$$$2.95Master of Public Administration (MPA)
62.Health Information Technologist2 years or less$2.94AS, Health Information Technology
63.Psychologist5+ years$$$2.92PhD, Psychology
64.Broadcast Technician2 years or less$$2.92Certificate, Electronics
65.Auto Mechanic2 years or less$$2.91Certificate, Professional Auto Mechanic
66.Medical Assistant2 years or less$2.90AS, Medical Assisting
67.Drafter/CAD Operator2 years or less$$2.89Certificate, AutoCAD
68.Teacher3-4 years$$$2.86BA/Licensure
69.Cook2 years or less$$2.86Certificate, Cooking
70.Claims Adjuster3-4 years$$$2.81BS, Business
71.Special Education Teacher5+ years$$$2.79MS, Special Education
72.Motorcycle Repair Technician2 years or less$$2.78Certificate, Motorcyle Repair
73.Plumber2 years or less$$2.78Certificate, Plumbing
74.Computer Animation Artist5+ years$$$2.76Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
75.Administrative Assistant2 years or less$$2.75Administrative Assistant Certificate
76.Social Worker3-4 years$$2.74BA, Social Services
77.Carpenter2 years or less$$2.73Certificate, Carpentry
78.Insurance Underwriter5+ years$$$2.70MBA, Risk Management
79.Photographer2 years or less$2.70Certificate, Photography
80.Interior Designer3-4 years$$2.69BS, Interior Design
81.Public Health Educator5+ years$$2.67MS, Public Health
82.Fashion & Retail Manager3-4 years$$$2.67BS, Fashion & Retail Management
83.Probation Officer3-4 years$$2.65BS, Criminal Justice
84.Correctional Treatment Specialist3-4 years$$2.65BS, Criminal Justice
85.Homeopath3-4 years$2.62BS, Natural Health
86.Counselor5+ years$$$2.60PhD, Psychology
87.Graphic Designer3-4 years$$2.60BFA, Visual Communications
88.Hotel Manager3-4 years$$2.59BS, Hospitality Management
89.Forensic Science Technician5+ years$$$2.55AS, Criminal Justice
90.Floral Designer2 years or less$2.52Certificate, Floral Design
91.Teacher Assistant2 years or less$2.50Certificate, Teacher Assistant
92.Child Care2 years or less$2.50Certificate, Child Care
93.ESL Teacher5+ years$$2.46Master of Arts in Teaching ESL
94.Medical Billing Specialist2 years or less$2.44Medical Billing Diploma
95.Legal Office Manager3-4 years$$2.39BS, Management
96.Bookkeeper2 years or less$$2.29AS, Accounting
97.Telecommunications Specialist5+ years$$$2.29AAS, Telecommunications Technology
98.Computer Repair Technician3-4 years$$2.26BS, Computer Systems
99.Jewelry Designer2 years or less$2.25Certificate, Jewelry Design
100.Travel Agent2 years or less$$2.25Certificate, Travel & Tourism
101.Adult Education Instructor5+ years$$2.13MS, Education

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