Non-Traditional Students

Male Surgical Tech

Your job choice should be based on your abilities and interests, not on stereotypical expectations for your gender.
You will likely spend more than 30 years working, so you'll want to enjoy your job.
Your pay can be 20 percent –30 percent higher than in traditional occupations.
Your training and education will lay a solid foundation for your future, and you will learn new ways of thinking and dealing with people.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “In July 2026, women had median weekly earnings of $1,131, or 82.0 percent of the $1,380 median for men.”
Fewer women than men choose occupations in the construction trades and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. Many of these fields offer women a higher entry-level wage and higher pay in career advances.
For example, “The median annual pay for biomedical equipment technician was $62,630 in May 2024.” The employment outlook for medical equipment repairers in the U.S. is projected to grow 13% from 2024 to 2034, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Medical Equipment Repairers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Historically, women have dominated careers that require a significant amount of empathy (for example, health care professions and teaching). However, men are also capable of succeeding in these “care giving” fields. Non–traditional careers for men can come with a wide range of benefits, such as working in a more diverse workplace and finding satisfaction in a more people–centered career.
Men make up approximately 6% of the dental hygiene workforce in the United States, according to Data USA, which compiles public U.S. government data.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “The median annual pay for dental hygienists was $93,600 in May 2024.” The employment outlook for dental hygienists in the U.S. is projected to grow 7% from 2024 to 2034, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Dental Hygienists : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Associate in Science Degree Programs

Biomedical Equipment Technician
Business Administration
Computer Information Technology
Construction Management Technology
Criminal Justice Technology
Engineering Technology – Advanced Manufacturing
Insurance and Risk Management
I.T. Security – includes specializing in Healthcare, Infrastructure, and Risk Management
Leadership for Industry
Networking Systems Technology – includes specializations in Network Server Admin/Network Infrastructure
Programming and Analysis
Zoo Animal Technology

Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs

Certificate Programs

Associate in Science Degree Programs

Certificate Programs