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Investigative Career Options

Investigative Type

Investigative types are people who like to observe, learn, investigate, analyze, evaluate, or solve problems.

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Are you an Investigative Type?

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Solve Problems
Explore Ideas
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Pathways

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Career Possibilities for Investigative Types

* Wage data is from Minnesota DEED and Placement rate from self-reported data of employment in field of study up to one year post graduation.

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Career

Computer Programming

Our students gain a variety of skills needed to succeed in the workforce by utilizing various tools such as desktop computers and mobile devices.

Computer Programming
AAS
Minnesota Median Wage
$49/hr*
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Career

Nursing (RN)

Our Nursing program makes certain that every student succeeds by combining classroom lectures, simulation labs, clinical activities, and numerous other learning opportunities. We ensure that every Nursing student is prepared for the workforce.

Nursing - Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
AS
Minnesota Median Wage
$48/hr*
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Career

Psychology

With a degree from our psychology program, we allow you to explore your interests while opening up a number of career possibilities. Students in our psychology major will use scholarly rigor to examine social, cultural, gender, biological, and emotional aspects of everyday questions and very real problems facing our communities and the greater society.

Psychology Transfer Pathway
AA
Placement
100%
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Career

Robotics & Industrial Controls

Students interested in Robotics & Industrial Controls can choose to major in energy technical specialist, instrumentation and process control, mechatronics, or robotics and automation technology.

Robotics & Industrial Controls
AAS Certificate
Minnesota Median Wage
$34/hr*
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Career

Biologist

Our program offers students the opportunity to complete an associate degree that will fully transfer to a Biology bachelor's degree at any one of the seven universities within the Minnesota State System that offers a Biology major.

Biology Transfer Pathway
AS
Placement
100%
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Career

Mathematics

The Mathematics Transfer Pathway program at SCTCC helps students develop logical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills to form a basis for success in their future academic endeavors and careers.

Mathematics Transfer Pathway
AA
Minnesota Median Wage
$30/hr*
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Career

Information Technology - Cyber Security, Network Admin

At SCTCC, we believe that the fast-evolving and interconnected world of today requires knowledgeable, capable, and creative problem-solvers to make sure our digital infrastructure meets the demands of users.

Information Technology – Cybersecurity & Network Administration
AAS
Minnesota Median Wage
$55/hr*

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Our Career Services office is here to help guide you to a job or internship!
 

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All Minnesota State Campuses

The SCTCC Job Fair is held every spring to connect you to employers. The fair is open to all SCTCC students and alumni.

SCTCC Job Fair

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