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Traditionally, hands-on careers like plumbing, carpentry and auto repair were learned through long apprenticeships. Not anymore.
Thanks to advances in technology, there are quite a few technician careers you can study for online, without having to commute to a local vocational or technical school. Especially if you live in a rural area, these online certificate programs are perfect to get your career on the right track.
Job security for these trades remains steady, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics; there are always things that need to be built and repaired. On this page, we've listed the top five hands-on trades you can study for online. They're ranked according to job growth, average salary and total amount of education required. Pick your favorite and click on 'Degree Required' on the right to begin your career training today!
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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 $$$$ = $65k - $77k $$$$$ = $78k and up |
Industry Growth (U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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= Much faster than average
= Faster than average
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| Career | Total Ed.Time | Salary Rank | Job Growth | Overall Ranking | Degree Required | |
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| 1. | Auto Mechanic | 2 years or less | $$ |  | 2.91 | Certificate, Professional Auto Mechanic |
| 2. | Cook | 2 years or less | $$ | | 2.86 | Certificate, Cooking |
| 3. | Motorcycle Repair Technician | 2 years or less | $$ | | 2.78 | Certificate, Motorcyle Repair |
| 4. | Plumber | 2 years or less | $$ | | 2.78 | Certificate, Plumbing |
| 5. | Carpenter | 2 years or less | $$ |  | 2.73 | Certificate, Carpentry |
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