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Realistic Types are people who may have athletic ability, prefer to work with objects, machines, tools, plants or animals, or like to be outdoors. Careers are hands-on, like mechanics, technicians, welders, and more.

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Career Possibilities for Realistic 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

Information Technology

Our students at SCTCC experience cross-disciplinary learning, hands-on activities, and project-based learning to engage them in applying their new skills to real-world scenarios that are in high demand in today's IT industry.

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

Paramedicine

In the SCTCC's paramedicine program, our students receive a high level of training to make certain they will provide advanced care through medications and invasive procedures in the pre‐hospital and hospital environment.

Paramedicine
AAS
Minnesota Median Wage
$32/hr*
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Architectural Construction Technology

Students in our program can expect to study construction technology, materials, design, blueprint reading, and architectural, structural, and civil drafting techniques. These areas of study ensure our students have the tools they need to excel.

Architectural Construction Technology
AAS Diploma
Minnesota Median Wage
$32/hr
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Land Surveying/Civil Engineering

In our program, students will learn surveying and drafting techniques, along with design and construction practices that involve sewer, water, streets, roads, and land surveying. Graduates will be skilled in modern surveying equipment, computer applications, computer-aided drafting and design, and surveying methods.

Land Surveying/Civil Engineering
AAS Diploma
Minnesota Median Wage
$39/hr
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Plumbing

In our programs, students will learn installation of fixtures, pipe threading, the tools and equipment used, water supply, drainage systems, fabrication and testing, maintenance and repair, and hydronic heating.

Plumbing
AAS Diploma
Minnesota Median Wage
$39/hr
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Water Environment Technologies

Clean, safe water is important to the health and wellbeing of communities and the environment. Water Environment students will learn a variety of chemical, biological, physical, and mechanical water and wastewater treatment processes and techniques.

Water Environment Technologies
AAS Diploma
Minnesota Median Wage
$33/hr
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Career

Biomedical Equipment Technology

A degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology lets grads work in the health field behind the scenes. Students will learn to troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair a variety of instruments and equipment that are important to hospitals and clinics.

Water Environment Technologies
AAS Diploma
Minnesota Median Wage
$30/hr
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Surgical Technology

The SCTCC Surgical Technology program trains students to assist, set up, and pass instruments to surgeons during various surgical procedures. After graduating, SCTCC students become an integral member of the health care team by helping surgeons provide quality surgical care to patients.

Surgical Technology
AAS
Minnesota Median Wage
$36/hr

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