Problem solvers, strategists, people who are money-minded – they are all needed in professional and business services. Diverse and exciting professional jobs call for out-of-the-box ideas, whether you are a big picture thinker, or you like to fine-tune the details. There are a number of avenues you can pursue including a career in finance, operations and sales.
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Representative | $14.85 |
| Medical Secretary and Medical Administrative Assistant | $16.05 |
| Office Clerk | $16.90 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $20.24 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $22.12 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $22.35 |
| Market Research Analyst | $29.57 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Loan Officer | $32.57 |
| Financial Analyst | $40.22 |
| Human Resource Manager | $49.06 |
| Financial Manager | $53.59 |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Administrative Office Assistant | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Accounting Operations | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Administrative Office Assistant | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Administrative Office Specialist | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Business Administration | Chipola College |
| Business Management | Gulf Coast State College |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Business/Management | Gulf Coast State College |
| Project Management | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University |
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Arts, AV Technology and Communication
Construction and Architecture
Distribution Logistics and Transportation
Engineering and Design
Health Sciences
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Public Service and Education
IMPORTANT: In each potential pathway, the ability to transfer credits from one program level to the next is dependent on a variety of factors. Statewide articulation agreements may assist in these efforts but are not available for all potential career pathways. Ongoing guidance from academic career advisors and supervisors throughout your education and training pathway is recommended.
Note: Entrepreneurial skills are frequently incorporated in different Career Pathways programs to help students prepare to launch and contribute to successful enterprises of all types.
*Salary information source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics. The final education and wage rate is the decision of the hiring employer.