Business Sciences
Paralegal Studies
For pure, undiluted action, it’s hard to beat a career in the paralegal field. Professionals in this fast-paced sector command tremendous demand, and bold paychecks to match.
With job opportunities expected to grow 15% by 2026, the paralegal industry is one of the nation’s most upwardly mobile "Bright Outlook" occupations, according to occupational data application O-Net Online. The American Bar Association (ABA) approved Paralegal Studies program at Irvine Valley College provides a broad and versatile foundation for careers in administrative agencies, corporations, insurance companies, private law firms, local governments, and other legal environments.
View Transfer Options, Degrees & CertificatesThe curriculum emphasizes practical, up-to-date training covering workplace-relevant career skills, as well as an introduction to legal theory. Courses are taught by experienced faculty with real-world experience as practicing attorneys and paralegals.
IVC Paralegal Studies program graduates enter the workforce qualified for paralegal employment under California Business and Professions Code, Section 6450.
Program Length
The average full-time student can complete the program in 1.5 years.
Transfer Options
A Paralegal Studies AS will prepare you for future study in the field of Legal Studies, Public Policy, Government Relations, Human Resources, or any law related discipline.
Your Support Team
Your success is our priority! Whether you are just starting, in the middle of, or completing your time at IVC, we have a team of people in your corner to help keep you on-track to reach your goals at IVC and beyond!
Coming Soon: Completion Teams to get students from start to goal! Look for your team beginning fall 2021!
Transfer Options, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
- This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | CSU GE Units/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | A2 & Major | 4 |
| ECON 10, MGT 10, or PSYC 10 | Statistics for Business and Economics or Statistical Methods in Behavioral Sciences | B4 & Major | 3 |
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | A1 & Major | 3 |
| AJ 2, 4, or 6 | Administration of Justice Course | Major | 3 |
| Learning & Self Dev | Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course | E | 3 |
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 2, COMM 3 or WR 2 | Critical Thinking GE Course | A3 & Major | 3-4 |
| Life Science | Life Science GE Course | B2 | 3 |
| Arts | Arts GE Course | C1 | 3 |
| PHIL 2 | Introduction to Ethics | C2 & Major | 3 |
| Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 3 |
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Course | Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
| HIST 20 or HIST 21 | American History Course | D & Major | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | C1 or C2 | 3 |
| Social Science | Social Science GE Course | D | 3 |
| Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 3 |
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Course | Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
| PS 1 | American Government | D & Major | 3 |
| Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | B1 | 3 |
| Science LAB | Physical Science Lab | B3 | 1 |
| Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 3 | |
| Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 1-3 |
*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH | Math GE Course | 1C | 3-5 |
| LGL 201 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies and Ethics | Major | 2 |
| LGL 202 | Computer Technology and Electronic Research (Fall Only) | Major | 3.5 |
| Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
| LGL 203 | Business Law Contracts and Torts | Major | 3 |
| LGL Major | LGL Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGL 213 | Legal Ethics (Summer Only) | 2 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGL 205 | Introduction to Legal Research and Writing | Major | 3 |
| LGL 206A | Civil Litigation I (Fall Only) | Major | 3 |
| LGL Major | LGL Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGL 206B | Civil Litigation II (Spring Only) | Major | 3 |
| LGL Major | LGL Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
| LGL 168 | Cooperative Work Experience: Paralegal Studies | Major | 1-3 |
| Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LGL 201 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies and Ethics | 2 |
| LGL 202 | Computer Technology and Electronic Research (Fall Only) | 3.5 |
| LGL 203 | Business Law Contracts and Torts | 3 |
| LGL 206A | Civil Litigation I (Fall Only) | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LGL 205 | Introduction to Legal Research and Writing | 3 |
| LGL 206B | Civil Litigation II (Spring Only) | 3 |
| LGL Major | Legal Major Course from List A | 3 |
| LGL Major | Legal Major Course from List A | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LGL 213 | Legal Ethics (Summer Only) | 2 |
| LGL Major | Legal Major Course from List A | 3 |
- AA = Associate of Arts
- AS = Associate of Science
- AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
- AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
- COA = Certificate of Achievement
- COP = Certificate of Proficiency
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Postsecondary Political Science Teachers
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Survey Researchers
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- Bachelor's Degree
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- Doctoral or More
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Legal Secretaries
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$52,863
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- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 19%
- Certificate
- 8%
- Some College
- 30%
- Associate's Degree
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- Bachelor's Degree
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Licensing Examiners and Inspectors
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+17%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
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- Certificate
- 12%
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- 12%
- Associate's Degree
- 9%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 44%
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Median Salary
$52,271
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+28%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 3%
- Certificate
- 7%
- Associate's Degree
- 50%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 39%
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Median Salary
$56,460
Job Growth
-7%
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- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 60%
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- 13%
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Not sure if Paralegal Studies is the right fit?
That's OK!
Begin with the Exploratory Interest Area and explore Paralegal Studies while still working toward your academic goals.
Or speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.
Entrepreneurship
Dream, Discover, Do. Create and develop your entrepreneurial mindset and use tools to learn the process of starting your own business or develop entrepreneur skills which are essential and highly desirable to employers.
The Entrepreneurship program will provide educational experiences to students that foster the development of entrepreneurial skills and mindset and increase their ability to identify business opportunities, evaluate ideas, validate concepts and strategy, and take action on their ideas. Students will also have the opportunity for hands on experience in the entrepreneur community. Students are encouraged to combine entrepreneurship education with other disciplines such as Management, Marketing, Real Estate, and Computer Information Management. Art, music, athletics, science, technology, engineering, and math fields also hold great potential for entrepreneurs. Developing the entrepreneurial mindset is the key in every discipline to unleashing the power of knowledge towards improving society, developing economically, and creating personal well-being and wealtk.
The entrepreneurship program opens students to a wide range of career possibilities, including:
- Working within established businesses, as an "entrepreneur", to expand existing markets, develop new products or implement new programs
- Purchasing a franchise, acquiring an existing business, or starting up a new venture
- Managing growth of an existing business
- Creating new product, programs, or services that address social needs in new and different ways through public sector work
Program Length
With several certificates to earn in the entrepreneurship department, some can be earned in one semester and others could take up to one year.
Transfer Options
This program can help prepare students who transfer to earn a Bachelor’s with a concentration in Entrepreneurship or enter into a graduate program. These programs can be found at institutions such as Cal State Fullerton, UCI, and USC
Your Support Team
Your success is our priority! Whether you are just starting, in the middle of, or completing your time at IVC, we have a team of people in your corner to help keep you on-track to reach your goals at IVC and beyond!
Coming Soon: Completion Teams to get students from start to goal! Look for your team beginning fall 2021!
Transfer Options, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 200 | Pathways to Success | 1 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 241 | Successful Business Plan | 2 |
| ENTR 242 | Persuasive Presentations | 2 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 200 | Pathways to Success | 1 |
| ENTR 117 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| ENTR 201 | Creativity and Idea Generation | 1 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 221 | Money, Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs | 2 |
| ENTR 241 | Success Business Plan | 2 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 222 | Business Structure and Legal Requirements | 1 |
| ENTR 160 | Entrepreneurship: Managing Your Business | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 223 | Building the Entrepreneurial Team | 2 |
| ENTR 212 | Market Validation and Research | 1 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 200 | Pathways to Success | 1 |
| ENTR 201 | Creativity and Idea Generation | 1 |
| ENTR 202 | Innovations and Opportunities | 2 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 200 | Pathways to Success | 1 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 211 | Business Models: Design and Delivery of Value | 2 |
| ENTR 212 | Market Validation and Research | 1 |
- AA = Associate of Arts
- AS = Associate of Science
- AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
- AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
- COA = Certificate of Achievement
- COP = Certificate of Proficiency
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Business Continuity Planners
Median Salary
$72,733
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+27%
Education
- Certificate
- 5%
- Some College
- 9%
- Associate's Degree
- 9%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 68%
- Master's Degree
- 9%
Business Intelligence Analysts
Median Salary
$78,382
Job Growth
+12%
Education
- Some College
- 4%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 63%
- Master's Degree
- 33%
Chief Executives
Median Salary
$186,605
Job Growth
-4%
Education
- Some College
- 6%
- Associate's Degree
- 4%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 35%
- Master's Degree
- 45%
- Doctoral or More
- 9%
Computer Operators
Median Salary
$78,382
Job Growth
+12%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 24%
- Certificate
- 9%
- Some College
- 8%
- Associate's Degree
- 22%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 36%
Data Entry Keyers
Median Salary
$35,478
Job Growth
-30%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 59%
- Some College
- 30%
- Associate's Degree
- 11%
Document Management Specialists
Median Salary
$78,382
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+12%
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- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 4%
- Certificate
- 20%
- Some College
- 4%
- Associate's Degree
- 16%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 56%
File Clerks
Median Salary
$34,302
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-23%
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- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 47%
- Certificate
- 11%
- Some College
- 5%
- Associate's Degree
- 10%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1%
- Master's Degree
- 25%
Fundraisers
Median Salary
$61,521
Job Growth
+22%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 3%
- Some College
- 9%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 78%
- Master's Degree
- 9%
General and Operations Managers
Median Salary
$111,390
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+12%
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- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 15%
- Certificate
- 9%
- Some College
- 19%
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- 9%
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- 44%
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Office Clerks
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-1%
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- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 42%
- Certificate
- 7%
- Some College
- 15%
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- 36%
Online Merchants
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Education
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- 33%
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- 12%
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- 9%
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- 41%
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- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 4%
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+9%
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- Associate's Degree
- 5%
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- 76%
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-53%
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- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 52%
- Some College
- 45%
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- 3%
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+17%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 34%
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- 13%
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- 13%
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- 12%
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- 24%
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- Bachelor's Degree
- 86%
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- 14%
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$72,244
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+15%
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- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 9%
- Certificate
- 4%
- Some College
- 9%
- Associate's Degree
- 4%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 70%
- Master's Degree
- 4%
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+17%
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- Some College
- 14%
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- 70%
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- 16%
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-11%
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- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 21%
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- 6%
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- 11%
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- 27%
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- 34%
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- Some College
- 4%
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- 13%
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$68,111
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+16%
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- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 14%
- Certificate
- 1%
- Some College
- 5%
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- 7%
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- 48%
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- 25%
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$87,678
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- Associate's Degree
- 4%
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- Bachelor's Degree
- 85%
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- 10%
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- 5%
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- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 4%
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- 4%
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- 67%
- Master's Degree
- 22%
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- 4%
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- Certificate
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- 23%
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Not sure if Entrepreneurship is the right fit?
That's OK!
Begin with the Exploratory Interest Area and explore Entrepreneurship while still working toward your academic goals.
Or speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.
Real Estate
Every person and business has to think about real estate. Where are you going to live? Rent or buy? Where will your business operate? If you want to learn about real estate and investing, prepare for a degree or certificate or become a self-employed Salesperson, IVC Real Estate is here to help you.
View Transfer Options, Degrees & CertificatesIVC Real Estate supports its students in their goals. Certificates and Degrees focus on preparing students for the Real Estate Salesperson License, success as a self-employed business owner, the educational requirements to become a Real Estate Broker and for those transferring into a bachelors program who want to gain knowledge in this vast industry. Real estate isn’t just single-family homes and open houses. You can represent others and yourself in purchasing, leasing or managing investments, residential and commercial properties and work in finance.
Program Length
IVC Real Estate Certificates of Achievement (awarded on your transcript) can be earned in as little as one semester. Certificates are “stackable” to award your accomplishments as you complete your goals.
Transfer Options
IVC Real Estate 100-level courses are transferrable to CSUs. In addition, several California CSUs offer Real Estate Minors in their degree programs, usually housed in the School of Business.
Your Support Team
Your success is our priority! Whether you are just starting, in the middle of, or completing your time at IVC, we have a team of people in your corner to help keep you on-track to reach your goals at IVC and beyond!
Coming Soon: Completion Teams to get students from start to goal! Look for your team beginning fall 2021!
Transfer Options, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| RE 170 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| RE 172 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| Course | Title | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Course | Real Estate Major Course from List A | 3 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| RE 170 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| RE 172 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| RE Major Course | RE Major Course from List B | 3 |
| Course | Title | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Course | Real Estate Major Course from List A | 3-4 |
| Major Course | Real Estate Major Course from List B | 3 |
| Major Course | Real Estate Major Course from List B | 1-3 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| RE 170 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| RE 172 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| Course | Title | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| RE 174 | Legal Aspects of Real Estate | 3 |
| Major Course | Real Estate Major Course from List A | 3-4 |
| Course | Title | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| RE 175 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| Major Course | Real Estate Major Course from List B | 3 |
| Course | Title | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| RE 176A | Real Estate Appraisal I | 3 |
| Major Course | Real Estate Major Course from List B | 3 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| Math | Math GE Course | 1C | 3-5 |
| RE 170 | Real Estate Principles | Major | 3 |
| RE 172 | Real Estate Practice | Major | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2-3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
| RE 174 | Legal Aspects of Real Estate | Major | 3 |
| Major Course | Real Estate Major Course from List A | Major | 3-4 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RE 175 | Real Estate Finance | Major | 3 |
| RE 190 | Escrow I | Major | 3 |
| Major Course | Real Estate Major Course from List B | Major | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RE 176A | Real Estate Appraisal I | Major | 3 |
| RE 195 | Property Management I | Major | 3 |
| Major Course | RE Major Course from List B | Major | 3 |
| Major Course | RE Major Course from List B | Major | 1-3 |
| ARTS/HUM | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2 |
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
- AA = Associate of Arts
- AS = Associate of Science
- AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
- AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
- COA = Certificate of Achievement
- COP = Certificate of Proficiency
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Median Salary
$73,624
Job Growth
-3%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 43%
- Certificate
- 5%
- Some College
- 23%
- Associate's Degree
- 23%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5%
Loan Officers
Median Salary
$59,284
Job Growth
-5%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 26%
- Certificate
- 10%
- Some College
- 17%
- Associate's Degree
- 13%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 34%
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
Median Salary
$57,736
Job Growth
+19%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 12%
- Certificate
- 8%
- Some College
- 12%
- Associate's Degree
- 12%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 52%
- Master's Degree
- 4%
Real Estate Sales Agents
Median Salary
$58,167
Job Growth
+8%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 52%
- Certificate
- 24%
- Some College
- 10%
- Associate's Degree
- 5%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5%
- Master's Degree
- 5%
Real Estate Brokers
Median Salary
$71,282
Job Growth
+5%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 16%
- Some College
- 24%
- Associate's Degree
- 6%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 45%
- Master's Degree
- 9%
Not sure if Real Estate is the right fit?
That's OK!
Begin with the Exploratory Interest Area and explore Real Estate while still working toward your academic goals.
Or speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.
Computer Information Management
Want a challenging, secure career? Information Technology is the lifeblood of almost every company. Cloud, cybersecurity, digital forensics…all of these fields are understaffed and looking for sharp, focused, skilled technicians and CIM can get you started!
View Transfer Options, Degrees & CertificatesCIM at IVC has three major areas of study; Business Applications, Networking, and Web Authoring.
Business Applications teaches you the tools you need to be competitive and productive in almost any field. Knowing Excel and other office software can set you apart make a valuable asset to any company.
Networking and cybersecurity are the lifeblood of any company. Creating, maintaining, and defending a network are a challenge and keeps this field dynamic and highly in demand.
Web authoring gives you the tools to design and create great looking, dynamic websites. Either as a freelance webmaster or as the steward of a company’s public image online, you will learn the foundations of the web.
Program Length
Most of our local certificates (CoPs) can be finished in one academic year (2 semesters). Our Certificates of Achievement and A.S. degrees are as streamlined as possible to get you working as soon as possible.
Transfer Options
We have many students who are enrolled in a 4-year university and are attending our classes to get skills they need to either be a more effective student or to prepare them for the workplace. We teach skills that both students and working professionals need.
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Your success is our priority! Whether you are just starting, in the middle of, or completing your time at IVC, we have a team of people in your corner to help keep you on-track to reach your goals at IVC and beyond!
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Transfer Options, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 110 | Information and Communication Technology Essentials | 4 |
| CIM 160 | Computer Network Fundamentals (Network+) | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 161 | Systems and Network Administrator (Linux+) | 3 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH | Math GE Course | IC | 3-5 |
| CIM 201A | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word I | Major | 1 |
| CIM 201B | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word II | Major | 1 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
| CIM 107 | Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | Major | 3 |
| MGT 203 | Business English | Major | 3 |
| CIM 210.2 | Word Processing II | Major | 1.5 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIM 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | Major | 1.5 |
| CIM 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | Major | 1.5 |
| MGT 104 | Business Communication | Major | 3 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIM 115 | Databases | Major | 3 |
| ARTS/HUM | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | Natrual Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WR 1* | College Writing 1 | 4 |
| CIM 201A | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word I | 1 |
| CIM 201B | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word II | 1 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 107 | Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | 3 |
| MGT 203 | Business English | 3 |
| CIM 210.2 | Word Processing II | 1.5 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
| CIM 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | 1.5 |
| MGT 104* | Business Communication | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 115 | Databases | 3 |
- This sample academic plan shows additional units for this certificate as compared to the IVC catalog due to prerequisite requirements.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 4 |
| CIM 201B | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word II | 1 |
| CIM 201C | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word III | 1 |
| CIM 103 | Introduction to Windows | 1.5 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 107 | Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | 3 |
| CIM 209 | Introduction to Outlook | 0.5 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 210.1 | Word Processing I | 1 |
| CIM 210.2 | Word Processing II | 1.5 |
| MGT 104 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
| CIM 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | 1.5 |
| MGT 125 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
- This sample academic plan shows additional units for this certificate as compared to the IVC catalog due to prerequisite requirements.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 181 | CCNA - Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| CIM 182 | CCNA 2 - Routing and Switching Essentials | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 283 | CCNA 3 - Scaling Networks | 3 |
| CIM 284 | CCNA 4 - Connecting Networks | 3 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH | Math GE Course | IC | 3-5 |
| CIM 103 | Introduction to Windows | Major | 1.5 |
| CIM 107 | Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | Major | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
| CIM 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | Major | 1.5 |
| CIM 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | Major | 1.5 |
| Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIM 115 | Databases | Major | 3 |
| CIM Major | CIM Major Course from List A | Major | 0.5-3 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIM 117 | Social Media Marketing | Major | 3 |
| CIM 144 | Web Development - WordPress | Major | 3 |
| CIM 210.2 | Word Processing II | Major | 1.5 |
| Natural Sciences | Natrual Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2 |
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 103 | Introduction to Windows | 1.5 |
| CIM 107 | Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
| CIM 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | 1.5 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 115 | Databases | 3 |
| CIM Major | CIM Major Course from List A | 0.5-3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 117 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| CIM 144 | Web Development - WordPress | 3 |
| CIM 210.2 | Word Processing II | 1.5 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| Math | Various Courses (Degree Applicable Math Related GE Course) | IC | 3-5 |
| CIM 110 | Information and Communication Technology Essentials | Major | 4 |
| CIM 160 | Computer Network Fundamentals (Network+) | Major | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 1 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
| CIM 161 | Systems and Network Administrator (Linux+) | Major | 3 |
| Arts/HUM | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIM 181 | CCNA - Introduction to Networks | Major | 3 |
| CIM 182 | CCNA 2 - Routing and Switching Essentials | Major | 3 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIM 283 | CCNA 3 - Scaling Networks | Major | 3 |
| CIM 284 | CCNA 4 - Connecting Networks | Major | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | Natrual Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 110 | Information and Communication Technology Essentials | 4 |
| CIM 160 | Computer Network Fundamentals (Network+) | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 161 | Systems and Network Administrator (Linux+) | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 181 | CCNA - Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| CIM 182 | CCNA 2 - Routing and Switching Essentials | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 283 | CCNA 3 - Scaling Networks | 3 |
| CIM 284 | CCNA 4 - Connecting Networks | 3 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 201A | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word I | 1 |
| CIM 201B | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word II | 1 |
| CIM 210.2 | Word Processing II | 1.5 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 107 | Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | 3 |
| MGT 203 | Business English | 3 |
| CIM 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
| CIM 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | 1.5 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 212.3 | Spreadsheets III - Certification | 3 |
| CIM Major | CIM Major Course from List A | 3-4 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH | Math GE Course | IC | 3-5 |
| CIM 141 | Creating a Web Page Using HTML | Major | 3 |
| CIM 144 | Web Development - WordPress | Major | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2-3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
| CIM 143 | Web Development - Dreamweaver | Major | 3 |
| CIM Major | CIM Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
| ARTS/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIM Major | CIM Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIM Major | CIM Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 141 | Creating a Web Page Using HTML | 3 |
| CIM 144 | Web Development - WordPress | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 143 | Web Development - Dreamweaver | 3 |
| CIM Major Course | CIM Major Course from List A | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM Major Course | CIM Major Course from List A | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM Major Course | CIM Major Course from List A | 3 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 141 | Creating a Web Page Using HTML | 3 |
| CIM 144 | Web Development - WordPress | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 143 | Web Development - Dreamweaver | 3 |
- AA = Associate of Arts
- AS = Associate of Science
- AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
- AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
- COA = Certificate of Achievement
- COP = Certificate of Proficiency
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- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 47%
- Certificate
- 21%
- Some College
- 5%
- Associate's Degree
- 9%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 12%
- Master's Degree
- 7%
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-10%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 39%
- Certificate
- 13%
- Some College
- 21%
- Associate's Degree
- 17%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 9%
- Master's Degree
- 2%
Tax Preparers
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$55,810
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+4%
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- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 30%
- Certificate
- 5%
- Some College
- 10%
- Associate's Degree
- 25%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 30%
Applications Software Developers
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- Associate's Degree
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- Bachelor's Degree
- 80%
- Master's Degree
- 16%
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- 4%
- Certificate
- 7%
- Associate's Degree
- 15%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 74%
Systems Software Developers
Median Salary
$119,374
Job Growth
+23%
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- Associate's Degree
- 4%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 78%
- Master's Degree
- 17%
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- 13%
- Certificate
- 17%
- Some College
- 4%
- Associate's Degree
- 17%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 50%
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- 43%
- Certificate
- 21%
- Some College
- 10%
- Associate's Degree
- 8%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 17%
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Median Salary
$78,382
Job Growth
+12%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 24%
- Certificate
- 9%
- Some College
- 8%
- Associate's Degree
- 22%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 36%
Document Management Specialists
Median Salary
$78,382
Job Growth
+12%
Education
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- 4%
- Certificate
- 20%
- Some College
- 4%
- Associate's Degree
- 16%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 56%
Graphic Designers
Median Salary
$55,304
Job Growth
+2%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 4%
- Certificate
- 8%
- Some College
- 8%
- Associate's Degree
- 15%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 62%
- Master's Degree
- 4%
Multimedia Artists and Animators
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$75,021
Job Growth
+6%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 6%
- Some College
- 40%
- Associate's Degree
- 2%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 53%
Not sure if Computer Information Management is the right fit?
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Begin with the Exploratory Interest Area and explore Computer Information Management while still working toward your academic goals.
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Business Administration and Management
Build your capacity for professional growth and development. Advance your ability to manage people, products, and processes with confidence as you build a strong foundation for success in areas such as human resources, accounting, finance, marketing, and economics.
View Transfer Options, Degrees & CertificatesBusiness administration and management courses help prepare students for leadership and decision-making in the workplace and provide educational foundations enabling students to transfer to 4-year institutions and advance their business education. Students who study business have the opportunity to develop core skills, across an array of subjects including, accounting, finance, management, human resources, marketing, international business, and organizational behavior. With these skills students will be able to recognize relationships between people and processes; and apply theory to real-world problems. Courses are designed to provide foundational business knowledge while providing opportunity to develop management and leadership skills. Many business majors continue their education while others go on to work in different sectors, pursue roles within small-to-medium-sized enterprises, innovative new start-ups, charities, non-profit organizations and NGOs. Others take action on an idea and launch their own business.
Program Length
Four semesters.
Transfer Options
The curriculum for the Business Administration for Transfer degree, (AS-T), provides an opportunity for students to achieve an Associate in Science Degree in Business Administration for Transfer to the California State University System (CSU) while completing the first- and second-year requirements. A baccalaureate degree is recommended preparation for those considering professional careers in business.
Your Support Team
Your success is our priority! Whether you are just starting, in the middle of, or completing your time at IVC, we have a team of people in your corner to help keep you on-track to reach your goals at IVC and beyond!
Coming Soon: Completion Teams to get students from start to goal! Look for your team beginning fall 2021!
Transfer Options, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
- This is only a sample academic plan. Some UC majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH 3A* | Calculus 1 | 2A & Major | 5 |
| MGT 1 | Introduction to Business | Major | 3 |
| ARTS | Arts GE Course | 3A | 3 |
| Course | Title | IGETC AREA/MAJOR | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 2 | College Writing Critical Thinking | 1B | 4 |
| MATH 3B | Calculus 2 | 2A & Major | 5 |
| ECON 1 | Principles of Economics - Micro | 4 & Major | 3 |
| Humanities | Humanities GE Course | 3B | 3 |
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundalmentals | 1C | 3 |
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 1A | Financial Accounting | Major | 4 |
| Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 3A or 3B | 3 |
| ECON 2 | Principles of Economics - Macro | 4 & Major | 3 |
| Biological Science | Biological Science GE Course | 5B | 3 |
| Statistics | Statistics Course | 3 |
| Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 1B | Mangerial Accounting | Major | 4 |
| Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | 5A | 3 |
| Science Lab | Physical Science Lab GE Course | 5C | 1 |
| Social Science | Social Science GE Course (Non-Economics Course) | 4 | 3 |
| MGT 12A | The Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
- This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Language Other than English requirement necessary to meet Full IGETC Certification.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | A2 | 4 |
| MATH 10, ECON 10, MGT 10, or MATH 11 | Statistics or Business Calculus | B4 & Major | 3-4 |
| MGT 1 | Introduction to Business | Major | 3 |
| ECON 1 | Principles of Economics - Micro | D & Major | 3 |
| Learning & Self Dev | Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course | E | 3 |
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | A1 | 3 |
| Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking GE Course | A3 | 3-4 |
| ARTS | Arts GE Course | C1 | 3 |
| ECON 2 | Principles of Economics - Macro | D & Major | 3 |
| CS 1 or CIM 107 | Introduction to Computer Systems or Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | Major | 3 |
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGT 104 | Business Communication | Major | 3 |
| ACCT 1A | Financial Accounting | Major | 4 |
| Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | B1 | 3 |
| Physical Science Lab | Physical Science Lab | B3 | 1 |
| HIST 20 or HIST 21 | American History Course | C2 | 3 |
| Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGT 12A | The Legal Environment of Business | Major | 3 |
| ACCT 1B | Managerial Accounting | Major | 4 |
| PS 1 | American Government | D | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | C1 or C2 | 3 |
| Life Science | Life Science GE Course | B2 | 3 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH 10, ECON 10, MGT 10, or MATH 11* | Statistics or Business Calculus | 2 | 3-4 |
| ACCT 1A | Financial Accounting | Major | 4 |
| Lifelong Health** | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 3 |
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking GE Course | 1C | 3-4 |
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1B | 3 |
| ACCT 1B | Managerial Accounting | Major | 4 |
| ECON 1 | Principles of Economics - Micro | 4 & Major | 3 |
| MGT 1 | Introduction to Business | 4 | 3 |
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGT 12A | The Legal Environment of Business | Major | 3 |
| FINE ARTS | Fine Arts and Languages GE Course | 7 | 3 |
| ECON 2 | Principles of Economics - Macro | 4 & Major | 3 |
| American Institutions | American Institutions GE Course | 8 | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity | Cultural Diversity GE Course | 5 | 3 |
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS 1 | Introduction to Computer Systems | Major | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| Humanities | Humanities GE Course | 6 | 3 |
| Lifelong Health** | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
- Students can take a number of different math courses to meet the AA GE requirement; however, statistics or business calculus is recommended.
*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH 10, ECON 10, MGT 10, or MATH 11* | Statistics or Business Calculus | 2 | 3-4 |
| MGT 1 | Introduction to Business | Major | 3 |
| ENTR 117 | Social Media Marketing | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
| MGT 104 | Business Communication | Major | 3 |
| MGT 125 | Organizational Behavior | Major | 3 |
| ACCT 112.1 | Spreadsheets 1 | 1.5 | |
| ACCT 112.2 | Spreadsheets 2 | 1.5 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGT 12A | Legal Environment of Business | Major | 3 |
| ACCT 1A | Financial Accounting | Major | 4 |
| Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2-3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS 1 | Introduction to Computer Systems | Major | 3 |
| MGT 135 | Principles of Marketing | Major | 3 |
| ACCT 1B | Managerial Accounting | 4 | |
| Natural Sciences | Natrual Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
- Students can take a number of different math courses to meet the AS GE requirement; however, statistics or business calculus is recommended.
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WR 1* | College Writing 1 | 4 |
| MGT 1 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 104* | Business Communication | 3 |
| MGT 125 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 12A | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| ACCT 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 3 |
| MGT 135 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
- This sample academic plan shows additional units for this certificate as compared to the IVC catalog due to prerequisite requirements.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH 10 | Introduction to Statistics | 1C & Major | 3 |
| MGT 125 | Organizational Behavior | Major | 3 |
| MGT 1 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |
| COMM 1 | Communications Fundalmentals | Major | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1B & Major | 3 |
| ACCT 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | Major | 1.5 |
| ACCT 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | Major | 1.5 |
| MGT 168 | Cooperative Work Experience: Management | Major | 2-4 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGT 102 | Public Speaking for Business | Major | 3 |
| MGT 203 | Business English | Major | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
| MGT 12A | Legal Environment of Business | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 10 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| MGT 125 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
| ACCT 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | 1.5 |
| MGT 168 | Cooperative Work Experience: Management | 2-4 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 102 | Public Speaking for Business | 3 |
| MGT 203 | Business English | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 3 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WR 1* | College Writing 1 | 4 |
| ACCT 215 | Bookkeeping and General Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 120 | Principles of Business Management | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 135 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| CIM 107 | Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 125 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 104* | Business Communication | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 282 | Retail Management | 3 |
| MGT 288 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
- This sample academic plan shows additional units for this certificate as compared to the IVC catalog due to prerequisite requirements.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| Math | Math GE Course | 1C | 3-5 |
| AJ 4 | Criminal Law I | 3 & Major | 3 |
| AJ 3 | Introduction to Evidence | Major | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
| AJ 5 | Police Community Relations | Major | 3 |
| PSYC 1 | Introduction to Psychology | Major | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ 105 | Introduction to Investigation | Major | 3 |
| AJ 111 | Law Enforcement Administration | Major | 3 |
| AJ Major | Administration of Justice Course from List A | Major | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ 112 | Police Supervision | Major | 3 |
| AJ Major | Administration of Justice Course from List A | Major | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
- Students can take a number of different math or math related courses to meet the AS GE requirement; however, statistics or business calculus is recommended.
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| WR 1* | College Writing 1 | 4 |
| MGT 1 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 104* | Business Communication | 3 |
| CIM 117 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIM 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
| CIM 201A | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word I | 1 |
| MGT 125 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 3 |
| MGT 203 | Business English | 3 |
- This sample academic plan shows additional units for this certificate as compared to the IVC catalog due to prerequisite requirements.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 200 | Pathways to Success | 1 |
| ENTR 222 | Business Structure and Legal Requirements | 1 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 221 | Money, Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs | 2 |
| ENTR 223 | Building the Entrepreneurial Team | 2 |
| ENTR 224 | Operations Management for Entrepreneurs | 1 |
- AA = Associate of Arts
- AS = Associate of Science
- AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
- AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
- COA = Certificate of Achievement
- COP = Certificate of Proficiency
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-25%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 94%
- Certificate
- 5%
- Some College
- 1%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators
Median Salary
$34,601
Job Growth
-28%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 76%
- Certificate
- 16%
- Some College
- 7%
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Operators
Median Salary
$37,237
Job Growth
-23%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 46%
- Certificate
- 33%
- Some College
- 12%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 6%
- Master's Degree
- 3%
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Median Salary
$33,348
Job Growth
-9%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 80%
- Certificate
- 8%
- Some College
- 12%
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
Median Salary
$33,348
Job Growth
-9%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 53%
- Certificate
- 11%
- Some College
- 17%
- Associate's Degree
- 19%
Engine and Machine Assemblers
Median Salary
$32,021
Job Growth
-62%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 75%
- Certificate
- 13%
- Some College
- 5%
- Master's Degree
- 7%
Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators
Median Salary
$33,049
Job Growth
-43%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 88%
- Certificate
- 11%
Extruding and Forming Machine Operators for Synthetic and Glass Fibers
Median Salary
$36,009
Job Growth
-59%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 94%
- Certificate
- 6%
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
Median Salary
$34,193
Job Growth
-27%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 79%
- Certificate
- 9%
- Some College
- 8%
- Master's Degree
- 4%
Food Batchmakers
Median Salary
$29,020
Job Growth
-2%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 98%
- Some College
- 2%
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
Median Salary
$33,987
Job Growth
-17%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 73%
- Certificate
- 7%
- Some College
- 20%
Forging Machine Operators
Median Salary
$37,606
Job Growth
-38%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 100%
Furnace, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators
Median Salary
$41,047
Job Growth
-8%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 77%
- Certificate
- 16%
- Some College
- 4%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Operators
Median Salary
$35,552
Job Growth
-21%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 82%
- Certificate
- 14%
- Some College
- 4%
Heat Treating Equipment Operators
Median Salary
$41,447
Job Growth
-23%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 90%
- Certificate
- 10%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Median Salary
$39,980
Job Growth
-21%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 66%
- Certificate
- 14%
- Some College
- 7%
- Associate's Degree
- 10%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3%
Lathe and Turning Machine Operators
Median Salary
$45,006
Job Growth
-30%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 70%
- Certificate
- 20%
- Associate's Degree
- 9%
Machine Operators and Tenders for Roasting, Baking, and Drying Food and Tobacco
Median Salary
$32,136
Job Growth
-1%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 84%
- Certificate
- 6%
- Some College
- 11%
Manufacturing Engineering Technologists
Median Salary
$61,379
Job Growth
+13%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 9%
- Some College
- 5%
- Associate's Degree
- 41%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 36%
- Master's Degree
- 5%
- Doctoral or More
- 5%
Manufacturing Production Technicians
Median Salary
$61,379
Job Growth
+13%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 26%
- Certificate
- 26%
- Some College
- 9%
- Associate's Degree
- 22%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 17%
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers
Median Salary
$40,704
Job Growth
-27%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 65%
- Certificate
- 12%
- Some College
- 15%
- Associate's Degree
- 9%
Metal and Plastic Model Makers
Median Salary
$53,558
Job Growth
-62%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 40%
- Certificate
- 39%
- Associate's Degree
- 21%
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers
Median Salary
$49,772
Job Growth
-49%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 42%
- Certificate
- 15%
- Some College
- 40%
- Associate's Degree
- 2%
Milling and Planing Machine Operators
Median Salary
$37,658
Job Growth
-19%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 66%
- Certificate
- 1%
- Some College
- 26%
- Associate's Degree
- 2%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 4%
Mixing and Blending Machine Operators
Median Salary
$36,130
Job Growth
-12%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 88%
- Certificate
- 2%
- Some College
- 9%
Molding and Casting Workers
Median Salary
$32,702
Job Growth
+8%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 85%
- Certificate
- 12%
- Doctoral or More
- 3%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators
Median Salary
$35,003
Job Growth
-14%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 87%
- Certificate
- 11%
- Some College
- 2%
Multiple Machine Tool Operators
Median Salary
$35,790
Job Growth
+7%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 71%
- Certificate
- 25%
- Associate's Degree
- 3%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
Median Salary
$29,874
Job Growth
-9%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 97%
- Associate's Degree
- 2%
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Median Salary
$31,007
Job Growth
-17%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 80%
- Certificate
- 3%
- Some College
- 17%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Median Salary
$39,309
Job Growth
-29%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 90%
- Some College
- 9%
Plating and Coating Machine Operators
Median Salary
$32,599
Job Growth
-12%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 96%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3%
Potters
Median Salary
$32,702
Job Growth
+8%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 33%
- Certificate
- 4%
- Some College
- 15%
- Associate's Degree
- 20%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 24%
- Master's Degree
- 4%
Production Work Helpers
Median Salary
$29,266
Job Growth
-20%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 82%
- Certificate
- 18%
Programmers of Computer and Numerically Controlled Machine Tools
Median Salary
$70,183
Job Growth
+8%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 24%
- Certificate
- 41%
- Some College
- 7%
- Associate's Degree
- 19%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 10%
Rolling Machine Operators
Median Salary
$35,071
Job Growth
-3%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 87%
- Certificate
- 3%
- Some College
- 10%
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Operators
Median Salary
$36,041
Job Growth
-7%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 96%
- Certificate
- 2%
- Some College
- 1%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1%
Stone Cutters and Carvers
Median Salary
$32,702
Job Growth
+8%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 87%
- Certificate
- 6%
- Associate's Degree
- 5%
Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Median Salary
$59,647
Job Growth
-13%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 47%
- Certificate
- 9%
- Some College
- 14%
- Associate's Degree
- 6%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 24%
Team Assemblers
Median Salary
$31,108
Job Growth
-13%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 92%
- Certificate
- 4%
- Some College
- 4%
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators
Median Salary
$28,979
Job Growth
-216%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 83%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 11%
- Master's Degree
- 6%
Textile Cutting Machine Operators
Median Salary
$29,394
Job Growth
-97%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 100%
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Operators
Median Salary
$28,502
Job Growth
-98%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 93%
- Associate's Degree
- 5%
- Doctoral or More
- 2%
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Operators
Median Salary
$29,883
Job Growth
-10%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 100%
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
Median Salary
$25,535
Job Growth
+20%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 94%
- Certificate
- 1%
- Some College
- 1%
- Master's Degree
- 4%
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operators
Median Salary
$39,045
Job Growth
-31%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 70%
- Certificate
- 29%
- Some College
- 1%
Wood Sawing Machine Operators
Median Salary
$30,258
Job Growth
-19%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 81%
- Certificate
- 10%
- Some College
- 10%
Woodworking Machine Operators
Median Salary
$32,190
Job Growth
-30%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 94%
- Certificate
- 5%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2%
Online Merchants
Median Salary
$72,733
Job Growth
+27%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 33%
- Certificate
- 12%
- Some College
- 9%
- Associate's Degree
- 5%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 41%
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
Median Salary
$33,267
Job Growth
+13%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 74%
- Certificate
- 4%
- Associate's Degree
- 11%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 11%
Retail Salespersons
Median Salary
$30,018
Job Growth
-7%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 83%
- Certificate
- 2%
- Some College
- 1%
- Associate's Degree
- 10%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 4%
Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Median Salary
$36,848
Job Growth
-6%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 66%
- Certificate
- 9%
- Some College
- 6%
- Associate's Degree
- 19%
Wholesale and Retail Buyers
Median Salary
$67,418
Job Growth
-8%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 34%
- Certificate
- 10%
- Some College
- 8%
- Associate's Degree
- 11%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 35%
- Master's Degree
- 1%
Wholesale and Retail Order Fillers
Median Salary
$30,055
Job Growth
0%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 73%
- Certificate
- 9%
- Some College
- 10%
- Associate's Degree
- 3%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5%
Industrial Production Managers
Median Salary
$102,957
Job Growth
-4%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 7%
- Certificate
- 3%
- Some College
- 30%
- Associate's Degree
- 15%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 42%
- Master's Degree
- 2%
Labor Relations Specialists
Median Salary
$79,171
Job Growth
-4%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 20%
- Associate's Degree
- 10%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 40%
- Master's Degree
- 30%
Logisticians
Median Salary
$79,971
Job Growth
+27%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 8%
- Certificate
- 8%
- Some College
- 8%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 75%
Logistics Analysts
Median Salary
$79,971
Job Growth
+27%
Education
- Certificate
- 4%
- Some College
- 12%
- Associate's Degree
- 8%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 56%
- Master's Degree
- 20%
Operations Research Analysts
Median Salary
$91,580
Job Growth
+8%
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- 30%
- Master's Degree
- 70%
Quality Control Analysts
Median Salary
$52,467
Job Growth
+6%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 23%
- Certificate
- 2%
- Some College
- 21%
- Associate's Degree
- 10%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 43%
Quality Control Systems Managers
Median Salary
$102,957
Job Growth
-4%
Education
- Some College
- 11%
- Associate's Degree
- 1%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 77%
- Master's Degree
- 11%
Construction Managers
Median Salary
$88,697
Job Growth
+12%
Education
- Certificate
- 4%
- Some College
- 12%
- Associate's Degree
- 4%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 76%
- Master's Degree
- 4%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Median Salary
$54,813
Job Growth
+19%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 8%
- Certificate
- 7%
- Some College
- 37%
- Associate's Degree
- 7%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 41%
Social and Community Service Managers
Median Salary
$75,191
Job Growth
+28%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 7%
- Some College
- 2%
- Associate's Degree
- 8%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 50%
- Master's Degree
- 32%
Fundraisers
Median Salary
$61,521
Job Growth
+22%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 3%
- Some College
- 9%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 78%
- Master's Degree
- 9%
Risk Management Specialists
Median Salary
$83,185
Job Growth
+11%
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- 90%
- Master's Degree
- 10%
Search Marketing Strategists
Median Salary
$78,382
Job Growth
+12%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 4%
- Certificate
- 4%
- Associate's Degree
- 13%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 78%
Not sure if Business Administration and Management is the right fit?
That's OK!
Begin with the Exploratory Interest Area and explore Business Administration and Management while still working toward your academic goals.
Or speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.
Business Sciences
Business Sciences consists of several areas of study: Accounting, Business Management, Computer Information Management, Entrepreneurship, Paralegal Studies, and Real Estate. These are foundational skills relevant anyone in any career. Everyone needs to manage finances and file taxes (our own and/or our business’s), supervise people or manage our own time efficiently, understand IT and computer applications, think outside the box and innovate, need legal guidance, and buy and sell real estate. These are life skills, not just careers. Challenge yourself, master skills to gain a competitive advantage in the workforce and in life.
- AA = Associate of Arts
- AS = Associate of Science
- AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
- AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
- COA = Certificate of Achievement
- COP = Certificate of Proficiency
Explore Careers Related to Business Sciences
Is Business Sciences right for you?
Answer a few questions to see if your skills and interests align with programs and careers in Business Sciences.
Or speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.
IVC 30 to CPA
Business SciencesIf you have your bachelor’s degree, IVC can assist you in meeting the educational requirement to become a licensed California Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”).
View Transfer Options, Degrees & CertificatesOnce a student has completed the IVC 30 to CPA program and if the student has taken the other requisite courses, the student will be qualified to sit for the CPA exam. There are a variety of opportunities for CPA’s.
Completion
Upon completion of the program and depending on the courses the student has already completed, the student may be eligible to sit for the California CPA exam.
Transfer Options
Not applicable. This program is designed for students who already have their bachelor’s degree to meet the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam as well as meeting the educational requirements to become a licensed CPA.
Program Specific Support
The two full time faculty members in the accounting department (“Accounting Faculty”) are available to assist students with evaluating their coursework to date to determine what courses need to be taken. The Accounting Faculty ask the students to list out all courses taken to date at other schools on a spreadsheet (courses passed / course name / units) prior to meeting with the Accounting Faculty to more quickly evaluate the student’s needed coursework.
Please see the following website for additional information: http://www.ivc.edu/faculty/btchaikovsky/Pages/default.aspx.
Your Support Team
Your success is our priority! Whether you are just starting, in the middle of, or completing your time at IVC, we have a team of people in your corner to help keep you on-track to reach your goals at IVC and beyond!
Coming Soon: Completion Teams to get students from start to goal! Look for your team beginning fall 2021!
Not sure if IVC 30 to CPA is the right fit?
That's OK!
Begin with the Exploratory Interest Area and explore IVC 30 to CPA while still working toward your academic goals.
Or speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.
Accounting
Business SciencesAfter transfer, what employer will be coming to your four-year school to hire you upon graduation? Whether or not you choose accounting, you should be asking yourself this question as it’s critical to obtain a job while you are completing your undergraduate studies. Four-year schools with robust accounting programs have many recruiters from the accounting profession and industry to hire accounting graduates.
View Transfer Options, Degrees & CertificatesAfter completing the AS in Accounting at IVC, you will have a solid foundation for transfer. The financial and managerial accounting courses at IVC are challenging and “problem based” meaning upon your transfer you will be ready for the rigor of upper division accounting courses.
Although the economy may have challenges from time to time, historically, the demand for accountants has always been strong.
If you are planning on working in the accounting profession, you will want to become a licensed Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”). To become a CPA, you will need to meet the educational requirement of 150 semester units, a bachelor’s degree plus 30 semester units. (collectively “Educational Requirement”). In addition to the Educational Requirement you will need to pass the CPA exam and obtain work experience. To learn more about the licensing requirements, please feel free to contact the Accounting Department faculty.
Program Length
For transfer, a student needs 60 semester units that will take approximately four semesters for a full-time student to complete.
However, to meet the Educational Requirement, some students elect to take additional units prior or after transfer. If you have questions regarding this, please feel free to contact the Accounting Department faculty.
Transfer Options
By using a problem-based approach in financial and managerial accounting, the program will give the student a good base for further study in accounting.
For accounting, in Southern California, the institutions students commonly transfer to:
- California State University, Fullerton*
- California State University, Long Beach*
- University of California at Irvine*
- University of California at Santa Barbara*
- Chapman University**
- University of Southern California**
* Denotes that a transfer agreement is present on assist.org
**Students should talk with their counselor about what specific courses should be taken prior to transfer.
Program Specific Support
The two full time faculty members in the accounting department (“Accounting Faculty”) are available to assist students.
Additionally, the student success center hires accounting tutors to assist students during the semester for financial and managerial accounting.
Your Support Team
Your success is our priority! Whether you are just starting, in the middle of, or completing your time at IVC, we have a team of people in your corner to help keep you on-track to reach your goals at IVC and beyond!
Coming Soon: Completion Teams to get students from start to goal! Look for your team beginning fall 2021!
Transfer Options, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH 10, ECON 10, MGT 10, or MATH 11* | Statistics or Business Calculus | 1C | 3-4 |
| ACCT 112.1 | Spreadsheets 1 | Major | 1.5 |
| ACCT 112.2 | Spreadsheets 2 | Major | 1.5 |
| MGT 1 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |
| ECON 1 | Principles of Economics - Micro | 3 | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL 3 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 1B | 3 |
| ACCT 1A | Financial Accounting | Major | 4 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| ECON 2 | Principles of Economics - Macro | 3 | 3 |
| ACCT 212.3 | Spreadsheets Certification | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 1B | Managerial Accounting | Major | 4 |
| PHIL 1, 2, 5, 10, or 11 | Various Philosophy Courses | 4 | 3 |
| CS 1 or CIM 107 | Introduction to Computer Systems or Introduction to Personal Computer Application | 3 | |
| ACCT Elective | Accounting Courses 200-299 (See Accounting Faculty) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGT 104 | Business Communication | Major | 3 |
| MGT 12A | The Legal Environment of Business | 3 | |
| ACCT Major | Accounting Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
| ACCT Elective | Accounting Course 200-299 (See Accounting Faculty) | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
- Students can take a number of different math courses to meet the AS GE requirement; however, statistics or business calculus is recommended.
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 12A | The Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| ACCT 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
| ACCT 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | 1.5 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 1B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 212.3 | Spreadsheets Certification | 3 |
| ACCT 204 | Accounting Applications QuickBook | 3 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
| ACCT 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | 1.5 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 204 | Accounting Applications: Quickbooks | 3 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
| ACCT 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | 1.5 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
| ACCT 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | 1.5 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 1B | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 206 | Individual Income Taxation - Federal and State | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 207 | Business Income Taxation - Federal and State | 3 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
| ACCT 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | 1.5 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 205 | Payroll Accounting and Taxation | 3 |
- AA = Associate of Arts
- AS = Associate of Science
- AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
- AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
- COA = Certificate of Achievement
- COP = Certificate of Proficiency
Explore Careers Related to Accounting
Accountants
Median Salary
$73,040
Job Growth
+6%
Education
- Some College
- 39%
- Associate's Degree
- 14%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 44%
- Master's Degree
- 3%
Auditors
Median Salary
$73,040
Job Growth
+6%
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- 57%
- Master's Degree
- 43%
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Median Salary
$47,105
Job Growth
-4%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 47%
- Certificate
- 21%
- Some College
- 5%
- Associate's Degree
- 9%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 12%
- Master's Degree
- 7%
Brokerage Clerks
Median Salary
$56,486
Job Growth
-16%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 29%
- Some College
- 20%
- Associate's Degree
- 13%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 38%
Budget Analysts
Median Salary
$92,018
Job Growth
-5%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 10%
- Some College
- 3%
- Associate's Degree
- 11%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 64%
- Master's Degree
- 12%
Credit Analysts
Median Salary
$77,773
Job Growth
-6%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 7%
- Certificate
- 7%
- Some College
- 7%
- Associate's Degree
- 27%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 53%
Financial Analysts
Median Salary
$83,185
Job Growth
+11%
Education
- Associate's Degree
- 2%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 62%
- Master's Degree
- 35%
Financial Examiners
Median Salary
$95,061
Job Growth
+21%
Education
- Associate's Degree
- 4%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 84%
- Master's Degree
- 12%
Financial Managers
Median Salary
$135,659
Job Growth
+20%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 17%
- Certificate
- 2%
- Some College
- 7%
- Associate's Degree
- 3%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 57%
- Master's Degree
- 14%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Median Salary
$54,019
Job Growth
-10%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 39%
- Certificate
- 13%
- Some College
- 21%
- Associate's Degree
- 17%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 9%
- Master's Degree
- 2%
Statistical Assistants
Median Salary
$50,567
Job Growth
+5%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 6%
- Some College
- 12%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 61%
- Master's Degree
- 19%
- Doctoral or More
- 2%
Tax Examiners, Tax Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Median Salary
$87,779
Job Growth
-1%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 32%
- Certificate
- 4%
- Some College
- 8%
- Associate's Degree
- 7%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 41%
- Master's Degree
- 9%
Tax Preparers
Median Salary
$55,810
Job Growth
+4%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 30%
- Certificate
- 5%
- Some College
- 10%
- Associate's Degree
- 25%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 30%
Treasurers and Controllers
Median Salary
$135,659
Job Growth
+20%
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- 57%
- Master's Degree
- 43%
Chief Executives
Median Salary
$186,605
Job Growth
-4%
Education
- Some College
- 6%
- Associate's Degree
- 4%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 35%
- Master's Degree
- 45%
- Doctoral or More
- 9%
Fundraisers
Median Salary
$61,521
Job Growth
+22%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 3%
- Some College
- 9%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 78%
- Master's Degree
- 9%
General and Operations Managers
Median Salary
$111,390
Job Growth
+12%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 15%
- Certificate
- 9%
- Some College
- 19%
- Associate's Degree
- 9%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 44%
- Master's Degree
- 4%
Online Merchants
Median Salary
$72,733
Job Growth
+27%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 33%
- Certificate
- 12%
- Some College
- 9%
- Associate's Degree
- 5%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 41%
Search Marketing Strategists
Median Salary
$78,382
Job Growth
+12%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 4%
- Certificate
- 4%
- Associate's Degree
- 13%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 78%
Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Median Salary
$60,259
Job Growth
1%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 23%
- Some College
- 20%
- Associate's Degree
- 10%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 45%
- Master's Degree
- 1%
Supply Chain Managers
Median Salary
$87,678
Job Growth
+9%
Education
- Associate's Degree
- 5%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 76%
- Master's Degree
- 19%
Computer Programmers
Median Salary
$90,102
Job Growth
-18%
Education
- Some College
- 3%
- Associate's Degree
- 9%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 88%
Graphic Designers
Median Salary
$55,304
Job Growth
+2%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 4%
- Certificate
- 8%
- Some College
- 8%
- Associate's Degree
- 15%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 62%
- Master's Degree
- 4%
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Median Salary
$75,021
Job Growth
+6%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 6%
- Some College
- 40%
- Associate's Degree
- 2%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 53%
Web Administrators
Median Salary
$78,382
Job Growth
+12%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 5%
- Certificate
- 5%
- Some College
- 15%
- Associate's Degree
- 15%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 55%
- Master's Degree
- 5%
Web Developers
Median Salary
$64,862
Job Growth
+21%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 13%
- Certificate
- 17%
- Some College
- 4%
- Associate's Degree
- 17%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 50%
Customs Brokers
Median Salary
$72,733
Job Growth
+27%
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Less
- 50%
- Certificate
- 20%
- Associate's Degree
- 10%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 20%
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