College programs in North Carolina

Registered Nursing

Leads to: Registered Nurses

Business Administration

Leads to: General and Operations Managers

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Leads to: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Leads to: Correctional Officers and Jailers

Teacher Education and Professional Development

Leads to: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Leads to: Medical and Health Services Managers

Sports

Leads to: Exercise Physiologists

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Leads to: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Biology

Leads to: Biological Technicians

Accounting and Related Services

Leads to: Accountants and Auditors

Allied Health Diagnostic

Leads to: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

Leads to: Medical Assistants

Psychology

Leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Communication and Media Studies

Leads to: Public Relations Specialists

Computer and Information Sciences

Leads to: Computer and Information Research Scientists

English Language and Literature

Leads to: Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Political Science and Government

Leads to: Political Scientists

Sociology

Leads to: Sociologists

Social Work

Leads to: Healthcare Social Workers

Computer Science

Leads to: Computer and Information Research Scientists

Practical Nursing

Leads to: Nursing Assistants

Design and Applied Arts

Leads to: Graphic Designers

Fine and Studio Arts

Leads to: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Marketing

Leads to: Marketing Managers

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

Leads to: Dental Assistants

History

Leads to: Historians

Public Health

Leads to: Medical and Health Services Managers

Chemistry

Leads to: Chemists

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Leads to: Producers and Directors

Teacher Education and Professional Development

Leads to: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Finance and Financial Management Services

Leads to: Financial Managers

Anthropology

Leads to: Anthropologists and Archeologists

Mathematics

Leads to: Mathematicians

Economics

Leads to: Economists

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Leads to: Conservation Scientists

Precision Metal Working

Leads to: Sheet Metal Workers

Hospitality Administration/Management

Leads to: Facilities Managers

Linguistic

Leads to: Interpreters and Translators

Music

Leads to: Musicians and Singers

Special Education and Teaching

Leads to: Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Parks

Leads to: Facilities Managers

Human Development

Leads to: Social and Human Service Assistants

Romance Languages

Leads to: Interpreters and Translators

Geography and Cartography

Leads to: Geographers

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Leads to: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Engineering

Leads to: Engineers, All Other

Culinary Arts and Related Services

Leads to: Cooks, Restaurant

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Leads to: Physical Therapists

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

Leads to: Medical Equipment Preparers

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Leads to: Computer and Information Systems Managers

International/Globalization Studies

Leads to: Political Scientists

Public Relations

Leads to: Public Relations Specialists

Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

Leads to: Massage Therapists

Computer Engineering

Leads to: Computer Hardware Engineers

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Leads to: Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Criminology

Leads to: Sociologists

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Leads to: Dietitians and Nutritionists

Electrical

Leads to: Electrical Engineers

Business/Managerial Economics

Leads to: Economists

Mechanical Engineering

Leads to: Mechanical Engineers

Parks

Leads to: Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

Leads to: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Legal Support Services

Leads to: Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Physics

Leads to: Physicists

Philosophy

Leads to: Mathematicians

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Human Services

Leads to: Social and Human Service Assistants

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Leads to: General and Operations Managers

Ethnic

Leads to: Interpreters and Translators

Human Resources Management and Services

Leads to: Human Resources Managers

Radio

Leads to: Web and Digital Interface Designers

Dance

Leads to: Dancers

Management Information Systems and Services

Leads to: Computer and Information Systems Managers

Arts

Leads to: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Ground Transportation

Leads to: Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Civil Engineering

Leads to: Civil Engineers

Social Sciences

Leads to: Social Science Research Assistants

Zoology/Animal Biology

Leads to: Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Apparel and Textiles

Leads to: Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

Religion/Religious Studies

Leads to: Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Fire Protection

Leads to: Fire Inspectors and Investigators

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

Leads to: General and Operations Managers

Biochemistry

Leads to: Biochemists and Biophysicists

Education

Leads to: Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Agricultural Production Operations

Leads to: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

International Business

Leads to: General and Operations Managers

Information Science/Studies

Leads to: Computer and Information Research Scientists

Statistics

Leads to: Statisticians

Bible/Biblical Studies

Leads to: Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Leads to: Film and Video Editors

Foods

Leads to: Dietitians and Nutritionists

Journalism

Leads to: News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Leads to: Speech-Language Pathologists

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Leads to: Computer Systems Analysts

Animal Sciences

Leads to: Animal Scientists

Business/Commerce

Leads to: General and Operations Managers

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Leads to: Biological Technicians

Food Science and Technology

Leads to: Food Scientists and Technologists

Nutrition Sciences

Leads to: Dietitians and Nutritionists

Specialized Sales

Leads to: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Agriculture

Leads to: Agricultural Technicians

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Leads to: Farm and Home Management Educators

Industrial Engineering

Leads to: Industrial Engineers

Public Policy Analysis

Leads to: Medical and Health Services Managers

Science Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Architecture

Leads to: Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Chemical Engineering

Leads to: Chemical Engineers

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Leads to: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Heating

Leads to: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Agricultural Business and Management

Leads to: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services

Leads to: Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation

Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Audio and Video Technicians

Homeland Security

Leads to: First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

Public Administration

Leads to: General and Operations Managers

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Leads to: Editors

Clinical

Leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Physiology

Leads to: Exercise Physiologists

International Relations and National Security Studies

Leads to: Political Scientists

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

Leads to: Health Education Specialists

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Visual and Performing Arts

Leads to: Graphic Designers

Applied Mathematics

Leads to: Mathematicians

Biotechnology

Leads to: Natural Sciences Managers

Ecology

Leads to: Biological Technicians

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Area Studies

Leads to: Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy

Leads to: Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Germanic Languages

Leads to: Interpreters and Translators

Graphic Communications

Leads to: Printing Press Operators

Forestry

Leads to: Foresters

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Leads to: Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Research and Experimental Psychology

Leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

Leads to: Microbiologists

Pharmacy

Leads to: Pharmacists

East Asian Languages

Leads to: Interpreters and Translators

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions

Leads to: Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Agricultural Engineering

Leads to: Agricultural Engineers

Botany/Plant Biology

Leads to: Soil and Plant Scientists

Construction Engineering

Leads to: Civil Engineers

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

Leads to: Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

Leads to: Environmental Engineers

General Sales

Leads to: Parts Salespersons

Materials Engineering

Leads to: Materials Engineers

Plant Sciences

Leads to: Soil and Plant Scientists

Systems Engineering

Leads to: Industrial Engineers

Textile Sciences and Engineering

Leads to: Materials Engineers

Aerospace

Leads to: Aerospace Engineers

Architectural Engineering

Leads to: Architectural and Engineering Managers

Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

Leads to: Biological Technicians

Construction Management

Leads to: Construction Managers

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science

Leads to: Funeral Home Managers

Insurance

Leads to: Insurance Underwriters

International and Comparative Education

Mathematics and Statistics

Leads to: Mathematicians

Nuclear Engineering

Leads to: Nuclear Engineers

Psychology

Leads to: Psychologists, All Other

Science

Leads to: Natural Sciences Managers

Educational Administration and Supervision

Leads to: Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Security Science and Technology

Leads to: Forensic Science Technicians

Building/Construction Finishing

Leads to: Construction and Building Inspectors

Theological and Ministerial Studies

Leads to: Clergy

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Homeland Security

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Leads to: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Carpenters

Leads to: Carpenters

Computer Software and Media Applications

Leads to: Software Developers

Educational/Instructional Media Design

Leads to: Instructional Coordinators

Curriculum and Instruction

Leads to: Instructional Coordinators

Data Analytics

Leads to: Management Analysts

Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Mechanical Drafters

Air Transportation

Leads to: Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Education

Leads to: Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Gerontology

Leads to: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Outdoor Education

Leads to: Recreation Workers

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries

Leads to: Clergy

Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services

Leads to: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

American Sign Language

Leads to: Interpreters and Translators

Biomathematics

Leads to: Biological Technicians

Classics and Classical Languages

Leads to: Interpreters and Translators

Genetics

Leads to: Genetic Counselors

Health Professions Education

Leads to: Medical and Health Services Managers

Law

Leads to: Lawyers

Sustainability Studies

Leads to: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

Leads to: Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Leads to: Biological Scientists, All Other

Data Science

Leads to: Data Scientists

Educational Assessment

Leads to: Management Analysts

Engineering

Leads to: Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Library Science and Administration

Leads to: Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

Medical Illustration and Informatics

Leads to: Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Medicine

Leads to: Family Medicine Physicians

Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Leads to: Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services

Leads to: Animal Caretakers

City/Urban

Leads to: Urban and Regional Planners

Engineering-Related Fields

Leads to: Industrial Engineers

Literature

Leads to: Editors

Physical Sciences

Leads to: Physical Scientists, All Other

Agricultural Mechanization

Leads to: Agricultural Equipment Operators

Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs

Leads to: Agricultural Technicians

Behavioral Sciences

Leads to: Social Science Research Assistants

Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Biological Technicians

Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Mason/Masonry

Leads to: First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Materials Sciences

Leads to: Materials Scientists

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Leads to: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Religious Education

Leads to: Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Religious Music and Worship

Leads to: Music Directors and Composers

Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education

Leads to: Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Sociology and Anthropology

Leads to: Sociologists

Theology and Religious Vocations

Agricultural Public Services

Leads to: Audio and Video Technicians

Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems

Leads to: Acupuncturists

Applied Statistics

Leads to: Statisticians

Architectural Sciences and Technology

Leads to: Architectural and Civil Drafters

Biological and Physical Sciences

Leads to: Natural Sciences Managers

Community Organization and Advocacy

Leads to: Social and Community Service Managers

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Computer Programming

Leads to: Computer Programmers

Crafts/Craft Design

Leads to: Craft Artists

Dentistry

Leads to: Dentists, General

Engineering Physics

Leads to: Physicists

Intelligence

Leads to: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies

Leads to: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Leads to: Lawyers

Mathematics and Computer Science

Leads to: Mathematicians

Mechatronics

Leads to: Engineers, All Other

Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

Leads to: Epidemiologists

Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages

Leads to: Interpreters and Translators

Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology

Leads to: Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Non-Professional Legal Studies

Leads to: Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Nuclear Technicians

Philosophy and Religious Studies

Leads to: Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Philosophy and Religious Studies

Leads to: Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Physical Sciences

Leads to: Natural Sciences Managers

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Woodworking

Leads to: Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences

Leads to: Dentists, General

Agricultural and Food Products Processing

Leads to: Agricultural Inspectors

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields

Archeology

Leads to: Anthropologists and Archeologists

Bilingual

Leads to: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Business

Cognitive Science

Leads to: Self-Enrichment Teachers

Communication

Leads to: Editors

Computational Science

Leads to: Data Scientists

Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature

Leads to: English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Economics and Computer Science

Leads to: Economists

Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Engineering Mechanics

Leads to: Mechanical Engineers

English Language and Literature/Letters

Leads to: English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Environmental Design

Leads to: Interior Designers

Geography and Environmental Studies

Leads to: Geographers

Historic Preservation and Conservation

Leads to: Historians

Interior Architecture

Leads to: Interior Designers

Landscape Architecture

Leads to: Landscape Architects

Library and Archives Assisting

Leads to: Library Technicians

Manufacturing Engineering

Leads to: Industrial Engineers

Maritime Studies

Leads to: Historians

Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Leads to: Historians

Molecular Medicine

Leads to: Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education

Leads to: Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Natural Sciences

Leads to: Natural Sciences Managers

Operations Research

Leads to: Operations Research Analysts

Philosophy

Leads to: Economists

Physical Science Technologies/Technicians

Leads to: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

Real Estate

Leads to: Real Estate Brokers

Slavic

Leads to: Interpreters and Translators

Soil Sciences

Leads to: Soil and Plant Scientists

Surveying Engineering

Leads to: Surveyors

Systems Science and Theory

Leads to: Managers, All Other

Taxation

Leads to: Accountants and Auditors

Veterinary Medicine

Leads to: Veterinarians

Visual and Performing Arts

Leads to: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

Leads to: Conservation Scientists