Apprenticeship Degree Career Areas
Complete Guide to Apprenticeship Degree Career Areas
The following industries commonly combine paid apprenticeships with two-year college degrees.
Each area offers numerous career opportunities.
Electrical & Power Systems
Careers include:
- Industrial Electrician
- Construction Electrician
- Electrical Maintenance Technician
- Power Lineman
- Substation Technician
- Relay Technician
- Electrical Controls Technician
Typical degree:
Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Construction Technology
Utility Technology
HVAC & Mechanical Systems
Careers include:
- HVAC Technician
- Commercial Refrigeration Technician
- Industrial Refrigeration Specialist
- Building Automation Technician
- Facilities Maintenance Technician
- Stationary Engineer
Typical degree:
HVAC/R Technology
Mechanical Systems Technology
Building Automation Technology
Plumbing & Mechanical Trades
Careers include:
- Plumber
- Pipefitter
- Steamfitter
- Sprinkler Fitter
- Gas Utility Technician
Typical degree:
Mechanical Systems Technology
Plumbing Technology
Fire Protection Technology
Welding & Metal Fabrication
Careers include:
- Welder
- Pipe Welder
- Structural Welder
- Fabricator
- Metalworking Technician
Typical degree:
Welding Technology
Metal Fabrication Technology
Advanced Manufacturing
Careers include:
- CNC Machinist
- Tool & Die Maker
- Industrial Maintenance Technician
- Manufacturing Technician
- Quality Technician
Typical degree:
Precision Machining
Industrial Maintenance
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Automation & Robotics
Careers include:
- Robotics Technician
- Automation Technician
- Mechatronics Technician
- PLC Technician
- Controls Technician
- Instrumentation Technician
Typical degree:
Robotics
Automation Technology
Mechatronics
Instrumentation & Controls
Transportation Technologies
Careers include:
- Automotive Technician
- Diesel Technician
- Heavy Equipment Technician
- Collision Repair Technician
- Fleet Maintenance Technician
Typical degree:
Automotive Technology
Diesel Technology
Heavy Equipment Technology
Aviation & Aerospace
Careers include:
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician
- Avionics Technician
- Aircraft Structures Technician
Typical degree:
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Avionics Technology
Utilities & Energy
Careers include:
- Power Plant Operator
- Nuclear Technician
- Wind Turbine Technician
- Solar Technician
- Water Treatment Operator
- Wastewater Operator
- Natural Gas Technician
Typical degree:
Power Plant Technology
Renewable Energy Technology
Environmental Technology
Utility Technology
Information Technology
Careers include:
- Cybersecurity Technician
- Network Technician
- Cloud Support Technician
- Software Developer Apprentice
- Data Technician
Typical degree:
Cybersecurity
Computer Networking
Cloud Computing
Software Development
Data Analytics
Healthcare
Careers include:
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Surgical Technologist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Radiologic Technologist
- Biomedical Equipment Technician
- Emergency Medical Services
Typical degree:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Therapy
Biomedical Equipment Technology
EMS
Construction & Engineering Technologies
Careers include:
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Survey Technician
- Construction Inspector
- CAD Technician
Typical degree:
Civil Engineering Technology
Surveying Technology
Construction Management Technology
Logistics & Transportation
Careers include:
- Supply Chain Technician
- Logistics Technician
- Railroad Signal Technician
- Railcar Mechanic
Typical degree:
Supply Chain Management
Logistics Management
Mechanical Technology