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CTE Pathways

The Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) has identified seven essential career fields for Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs. These fields are crucial for developing Kansas's future workforce and include:

  • Business

  • Family & Consumer Sciences

  • Public Services

  • Media & Technology

  • Health

  • Design, Production & Repair

  • Agriculture

Within these career fields, students explore various career clusters and pathways designed to focus their academic and occupational knowledge and skills.

To illustrate the KSDE CTE model, consider a sports analogy:

  • Career fields are like different sports (e.g., football, volleyball), each requiring distinct skill sets.

  • Career clusters are analogous to the different roles within a specific sport (e.g., offensive versus defensive players in football), each with unique skills and purposes.

  • CTE pathways are comparable to specialized positions within a role (e.g., a quarterback versus a left tackle within the offensive football team), each demanding a very specific skill set.

Below are the career fields, clusters, and pathways offered at USD 257.

KSDE CTE Career Fields

Family & Consumer ScienceDesign Production & Repair
     Hospitality & Tourism     Architecture & Construction
          Restaurant & Event Management          Construction & Design
     Human Services     Engineering
          Early Childhood Development & Services          Automation Engineering
          Family, Community & Consumer Services          Energy
          Fashion, Apparel, Interior Design          Engineering & Applied Mathematics
Public Services     Manufacturing
     Education & Training          Manufacturing
          Teaching/Training     Transportation
     Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security          Mobile Equipment Maintenence

          Corrections, Security, Law & Law Enforcement
          Services

Agriculture
Media & Technology     Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
     Information Technology          Diversified Agricultural Science
          Media Design & Communication

          Agricultural Technology & Mechanical
          Systems

          Programming & Software DevelopmentBusiness
Health     Business Management & Administration
     Health & Biosciences          Business Management & Entrepreneurship
          Biotechnology 
          Health Science

CTE Pathways

The Kansas Deparment of Education (KSDE) has grouped specific career and technical skills and competicies into specific learning paths calls pathways. All of these pathways have three levels of courses: introductory, technical, and application. Students can become a completer of a pathway by passing three courses in the pathway, demonstrating mastery in the pathway’s competencies, and completing one of the following things:

  • Earn an end of pathway assessment/certification
  • Earn an Excel in CTE Qualifying Recognized Credential
  • Earn at least nine college hours associated with the CTE Pathway
  • Complete a high-quality work-based learning experience

Iola High School offers several pathways that are listed below. To read more about each pathway, please the pathway from the dropdown menu below.

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course TitleCreditGradeITA
    Chemistry110-12X  
    Nutrition & Wellness0.59-12 X 
    Human Body Systems19-12 X 
    ACC Anatomy & Physiology I0.511-12 X 
    ACC Anatomy & Physiology II0.511-12 X 
    Allied Health @ Allen3/611-12 XX
    Health Internship1 - 211-12  X

     

    Occupations & Degrees Within Health Science

    Occupation

    Median Annual Wage

    Postsecondary Nondegree Award
    Pharmacy Aides$27,390
    Home Health & Personal Care Aides$27,920
    Nursing Assistants$35,450
    Psychiatric Technicians$37,230
    Medical Secretaries & Administrative Assistants$37,340
    Medical Assistants$37,670
    Phlebotomists$37,870
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,960
    Dental Assistants$39,290
    *Medical Records Specialists$46,750
    *Health Technologists & Technicians$47,150
    *Surgical Technologists$51,020
    *Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses$55,540
    Associates Degree
    Veterinary Technologists & Technicians$37,350
    *Physical Therapist Assistants$61,160
    *Radiologic Technologists & Technicians$64,210
    *Occupational Therapy Assistants$65,450
    *Respiratory Therapists$69,420
    *Dental Hygienists$78,670
    *Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$85,700
    Bachelor's Degree
    *Clinical Laboratory Technologists & Technicians$57,670
    *Registered Nurses$75,780
    *Medical & Health Services Managers$101,450
    Master's Degree
    *Speech-Language Pathologists$77,510
    *Occupational Therapists$94,340
    *Physician Assistants$116,970
    *Nurse Practitioners$119,930
    Doctoral or Professional Degree
    *Physical Therapists$95,790
    *Pharmacists$132,920
    *Physicians$180,970
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

    Student Organization

    Health Occupations Students of America

     

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course TitleCreditGradeITA
    Computer Applications0.58X  
    Chemistry110-12X  
    Human Body Systems19-12 X 
    Robotics19-12 X 
    ACC Anatomy & Physiology I0.511-12 X 
    ACC Anatomy & Physiology II0.511-12 X 
    Plant, Soile, & Horticultural Science111-12 X 
    Biomedical Innovation111-12  X
    Particular Topics in Engineering111-12  X
    Biomedical Internship1 - 211-12  X

     

    Occupations & Degrees Within Biotechnology

    Occupation

    Median Annual Wage

    Bachelor's Degree
    *Biological Technicians$47,140
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists & Technicians$57,670
    Master's Degree or Higher
    Biological Science Teachers (Postsecondary)$83,460
    Biological Scientists$93,330
    Natural Science Managers$161,180
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Poster
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

    Student Organization

    Health Occupations Students of America

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course TitleCreditGradeITA
    Intro to Industrial Arts0.58X  
    Woodworking Principles19-12 X 
    Drafting/CAD19-12 X 
    Furniture & Cabinet Fabrication110-12 X 
    Construction Trades @ RRTC3/611-12  X
    HVAC @ Mitchell Center3/611-12  X
    Electrical @ Mitchell Center3/611-12  X
    Plumbing @ Mitchell Center3/611-12  X
    Industrial Maintenance @ Mitchell Center3/611-12  X
    Construction Internship3/611-12  X

     

    Degrees & Occupations Within Construction & Design

    Occupation

    Median Annual Wage

    Short to Moderate Term On-the-Job Training
    Construction Laborers$39,190
    Painters, Construction & Maintenance$45,100
    *Operating Engineers & Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,760
    *Cement Mason & Concrete Finishers$48,390
    H.S. Diploma & Apprenticeship
    *Carpenters$48,520
    *Sheet Metal Workers$48,660
    *Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters$59,470
    *Electricians$59,880
    *First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers$74,730
    *HVAC Mechanics & Installers$59,810
    Bachelor's Degree
    *Cost Estimators$72,700
    *Civil Engineers$81,910
    *Construction Managers$102,980
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

     

    Student Organization

    SkillsUSA

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course TitleCreditGradeITA
    Geometry19-12X  
    Computer Programming19-12 X 
    Robotics19-12 X 
    Advanced Robotics19-12  X
    Workplace Experience in Engineering1 - 211-12  X

     

    Degrees & Occupations Within Automation Engineering

    Occupation

    Median Annual Wage

    H.S Diploma
    *Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers$50,200
    *Production, Planning & Expediting Clerks$52,180
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging & Systems Assemblers$61,500
    Associate's Degree or On-the-Job Training
    *Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians$66,370
    Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technolgies & Technicians$70,760
    *Machinists$47,250
    *Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,800
    *Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,800
    *First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers$68,810
    Bachelor's Degree
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians$53,800
    *Mechanical Engineers$83,260
    *Industrial Engineers$93,560
    *Electrical Engineers$93,700
    *Industrial Production Managers$114,810
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

    Student Organization

    SkillsUSA

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course Title Credit Grade I T A
    Wind Energy @ RRTC 3/6 11-12 X X X

     

    Degrees & Occupations Within Energy

    Occupation

    Median Annual Wage

    H.S Diploma
    *Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers$50,200
    *Production, Planning & Expediting Clerks$52,180
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging & Systems Assemblers$61,500
    Associate's Degree or On-the-Job Training
    *Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians$66,370
    Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technolgies & Technicians$70,760
    *Machinists$47,250
    *Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,800
    *Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,800
    *First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers$68,810
    Bachelor's Degree
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians$53,800
    *Mechanical Engineers$83,260
    *Industrial Engineers$93,560
    *Electrical Engineers$93,700
    *Industrial Production Managers$114,810
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

    Student Organization

    SkillsUSA

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course Title Credit Grade I T A
    Geometry 1 9-12 X
    Robotics 1 9-12 X
    Drafting/CAD 1 9-12 X
    Physics 1 11-12 X
    Particular Topics in Engineering 1 11-12 X
    Engineering Design & Development 1 11-12 X
    Workplace Experience in Engineering 1 - 2 11-12 X

     

    Degrees & Occupations Within Engineering & Applied Mathematics

    Occupation

    Median Annual Wage

    Bachelor's Degree
    *Logisticians$60,790
    *Engineers (All Other)$65,570
    *Mechanical Engineers$83,260
    *Industrial Engineers$93,560
    *Electrical Engineers$93,700
    *Aerospace Engineers$107,550
    Bachelor's Degree & Work Experience
    *Architectural and Engineering Managers$149,430
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

    Student Organization

    SkillsUSA

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course Title Credit Grade I T A
    Intro to Industrial Arts 0.5 8 X
    Ag Welding I 1 11-12 X
    Robotics 1 9-12 X
    Drafting/CAD 1 9-12 X
    Ag Welding II 1 12 X
    Welding @ RRTC 3/6 11-12 X

     

    Degrees & Occupations Within Manufacturing

    Occupation & Degrees

    Median Annual Wage

    H.S. Diploma & On-the-Job Training
    Production Workers$31,190
    Molding, Coremaking, & Casting Machine Setters, Operators & Tenders, Metal & Plastic$36,440
    Helpers: Production Workers$37,540
    Electrical, Electronic, & Electromechanical Assemblers$37,950
    Miscellaneous Assemblers & Fabricators$38,250
    Highway Maintenance Workers$38,790
    Packaging & Filling Machine Operators & Tenders$39,690
    Coating, Painting, & Spraying Machine Setters, Operators & Tenders$42,640
    Maintenance & Repair Workers (General)$43,410
    Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, Samplers, Recordkeeping$45,250
    *Installation, Maintenance & Repair Workers$45,330
    *Mixing & Blending machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders$45,370
    *Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47,240
    *Machinists$47,250
    *Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazzers$48,150
    *Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers & Weighers$50,200
    *Maintenance Workers (Machinery)$51,140
    *HVAC Mechanics & Installers$51,730
    *Production, Planning & Expediting Clerks$52,180
    *Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,800
    *First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers$68,810
    *Control & Valve Installers and Repairers$76,890
    *Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$97,260
    Associate's Degree
    *Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians$66,370
    Bachelor's Degree
    *Industrial Production Managers$114,810
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

    Student Organization

    SkillsUSA

     

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course TitleCreditGradeITA
    Intro to Industrial Arts19-12X  
    Automotive @ RRTC3/611-12 XX
    Automotive Internship111-12  X

     

    Degrees & Occupations Within Mobile Equipment Maintenence

    Occupations & Degrees

    Median Annual Wage

    Short-Term On-the-Job Training
    Automotive & Watercraft Attendants$29,890
    Tire Repairs & Changers$34,700
    Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment$35,660
    H.S. Diploma & On-the-Job Training
    *Automotive Body & Related Repairers$47,780
    *Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists$55,710
    *Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics$60,570
    H.S. Diploma & Work Experience
    *Automotive Services Technicians & Mechanics$46,100
    *First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers & Repairers$74,070
    *Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians$76,320
    Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Managers$101,350
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

    Student Organization

    SkillsUSA

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course TitleCreditGradeITA
    Ag Explorations0.58X  
    Agriscience19-12 X 
    Ag Welding I111-12 X 
    Animal Science111-12 X 
    Plant, Soil & Horticultural Science111-12 X 
    Ag Business & Communications112  X
    Ag Internship1 - 212  X

     

    Degrees & Occupations Within Diversified Agricultural Science

    Occupation

    Median Annual Wage

    H.S. Diploma & 5 Years Work Experience
    Agricultural Technicians$46,790
    Veterinary Assistants & Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,320
    Associate’s Degree
    Veterinary Technologists & Technicians$45,980
    Bachelor's Degree or Higher
    Agricultural Science Teachers (Postsecondary)$86,350
    Food Scientists & Technologists$85,310
    Soil & Plant Scientists$71,410
    Master's Degree or Higher
    Animal Scientist$79,120
    Doctoral Degree
    Veterinarians$125,510
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

    Student Organization

    FFA

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course TitleCreditGradeITA
    Ag Explorations0.58X  
    Agriscience19-12 X 
    Ag Welding I111-12 X 
    Ag Welding II111-12  X
    Ag Business & Communications112  X
    Ag Internship1 - 212  X

     

    Degrees & Occupations Within Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems

    Occupation

    Median Annual Wage

    H.S. Diploma & 5 Years Work Experience
    Agriculture Equipment Operators$43,160
    *Farmers, Rancerhs, & Other Agricultural Managers$76,570
    Farm Equipment Mechanics & Service Technicians52080
    Bachelor's Degree or Higher
    Agricultural Science Teachers (Postsecondary)$86,350
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

    Student Organization

    FFA

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course TitleCreditGradeITA
    Computer Applications0.58X  
    Business Law0.59-12 X 
    ACC Intro to Entrepreneurship0.510-12 X 
    ACC Intro to Business0.510-12 X 
    ACC Business Communications0.510-12 X 
    Culinary Essentials***0.59-12 X 
    Agriscience***0.59-12 X 
    Foundations of Early Childhood***110-12 X 
    Engineering Design & Dev.***111-12  X
    Drafting/CAD***19-12 X 
    Ag Welding I***111-12 X 
    Applied Business Development111-12  X
    Mustang Threads III111-12  X
    Stang Design II111-12  X
    Business Internship1 - 211-12  X

     

    Occupations & Degrees Within Business Management & Entreprenuership

     

    Occupations & Degrees

    		Median Annual Wage
    H.S. Diploma
    *First Line Supervisors of Office & Administrative Support Workers$58,910
    Bachelor's Degree
    *Meeting, Convention & Event Planners$50,930
    *Human Resources Specialists$64,500
    Business Operations Specialists (All Other)$79,240
    Bachelor's Degree & Work Experience
    *Training and Development Specialists$60,520
    *Management Analysts$79,720
    *General & Operation Managers$85,690
    *Administrative Services Managers$109,610
    *Managers (All Others)$113,840
    *Human Resource Managers$127,330
    *Chief Executives$148,910
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center – Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center – High Demand Occupations

     

     

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course TitleCreditGradeITA
    Intro to FACS19-12X  
    Culinary Essentials0.59-12 X 
    Nutrition & Wellness0.59-12 X 
    Culinary Arts110-12 X 
    Baking & Pastry I0.511-12 X 
    Baking & Pastry II0.511-12 X 
    Community Connections0.511-12  X
    Career Connections0.511-12  X
    Culinary Internship1 - 211-12  X

     

    Degrees & Occupation Within Restaurant & Event Management

    Occupations & Degrees

    Median Annual Wage

    Short-Term On-the-Job Training
    Food Servers$23,880.00
    Host & Hostesses$26,000.00
    Fast Food & Counter Workers$26,580.00
    Dishwashers$26,840.00
    Food Preparation Workers$28,790.00
    Cooks (Fast Food)$29,210.00
    Cooks (Institution & Cafeteria)$29,630.00
    Waiters & Waitresses$30,520.00
    Moderate-Term On-the-Job Training
    Bakers$30,800.00
    Cooks (Restaurants)$32,310.00
    H.S. Diploma & Work Experience
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation & Serving Workers$37,230.00
    *Chefs & Head Cooks$53,760.00
    *Food Service Managers$63,030.00
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

    Student Organization

    FCCLA

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course TitleCreditGradeITA
    Intro to FACS19-12X  
    Family Studies0.59-12 X 
    The Early Years0.59-12 X 
    Foundations of Early Childhood110-12 X 
    Community Connections0.511-12  X
    Career Connections0.511-12  X
    Early Childhood Application1 - 211-12  X

     

    Occupations & Degrees Within Early Childhood Development & Services

    Occupations & Degrees

    Median Annual Salary

    H.S. Diploma & On-the-Job Training
    Childcare Workers$27,200
    Associate's Degree or Higher
    Education & Childcare Administrators$56,270
    Bachelor's Degree
    Child, Family & School Social Workers$58,570
    Early Childhood Educator$61,430
    Preschool Teachers$37,120
    Social & Human Services Assistants$45,120
    Master's Degree
    Education Administrators$104,070
    Community & Social Services Specialists$78,240
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

    Student Organization

    FCCLA

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course Title Credit Grade I T A
    Intro to FACS 1 9-12 X
    Family Studies 0.5 9-12 X
    The Early Years 0.5 9-12 X
    Culinary Essentials 0.5 9-12 X
    Nutrition & Wellness 0.5 9-12 X
    Community Connections 0.5 11-12 X
    Career Connections 0.5 11-12 X
    FCCS Internship 1 - 2 11-12 X

     

    Occupations & Degrees Within Family, Community & Consumer Sciences

    Occupations & Degrees

    Median Annual Salary
    H.S. Diploma & On-the-Job Training
    Social & Human Service Assistants $37,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment & Recreational Workers $44,550
    Bachelor's Degree
    *Child, Family & School Social Workers $48,950
    *Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder & Mental Health Counselors $50,990
    *Social & Community Service Managers $74,400
    Master's Degree & Internship/Residency
    *Healthcare Social Workers $61,810
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

    Student Organization

    FCCLA

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course Title Credit Grade I T A
    Intro to FACS 1 9-12 X
    Essentials of FAID 0.5 9-12 X
    Fashion Trends 0.5 9-12 X
    Apparel Production I 0.5 10-12 X
    Apparel Production II 0.5 10-12 X
    Mustang Threads I 1 9-12 X
    Mustang Threads II 1 10-12 X
    FAID Studio 1 11-12 X
    Mustang Threads III 1 11-12 X
    Career Connections 0.5 11-12 X
    FAID Internship 1 - 2 11-12 X

     

    Occupations & Degrees Within Fashion, Apparel & Interior Design

    Occupations & Degrees

    Median Annual Salary
    H.S. Diploma & On-the-Job Training
    *Hairdressers, Hairstylists & Cosmetologists $35,250
    Fabric & Apparel Patternmakers $67,670
    Bachelor's Degree
    Fashion Designers $80,690
    Interior Designers $63,490
    Set & Exhibit Designers $66,280
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

    Student Organization

    FCCLA

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course Title Credit Grade I T A
    Intro to FACS 1 9-12 X
    Teaching as a Career 1 10-12 X
    Family Studies 0.5 9-12 X
    The Early Years 0.5 9-12 X
    Teaching Observation 1 11-12 X
    Teaching Internship 1 - 2 11-12 X

     

    Occupation & Degrees Within Teaching/Training

    Occupations & Degrees

    Median Annual Salary
    H.S. Diploma or Associate's Degree
    Teaching Assistants $29,690
    Tutors $31,200
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,190
    Preschool Teachers (except Special Education) $43,260
    Bachelor's Degree
    Substitute Teachers (short term) $33,280
    *Coaches & Scouts $47,070
    *Elementary School Teachers $50,910
    *Kindergarten Teachers $52,670
    *Middle School Teachers $58,160
    *Secondary School Teachers $59,380
    *Teachers and Instructors $91,100
    Master's Degree
    *Educational, Guidance & Career Counselors/Advisors $51,220
    *Instructional Coordinators $63,450
    *Educational Administrators $96,050
    *Educational Administrators (Postsecondary) $103,930
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

    Student Organization

    FCCLA

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    Iola High School Courses

    Course Title Credit Grade I T A
    Intro to LPSS 0.5 9-12 X
    Business Law 0.5 9-12 X
    Practical Law 0.5 9-12 X
    Forensic Science 1 9-12 X
    Law Enforcement @ Allen *** 10-12 X X
    LPSS Internship 1 - 2 11-12 X

     

    Occupations & Degrees Within Corrections, Security, Law & Law Enforcement

    Occupations & Degrees

    Median Annual Salary
    H.S. Diploma & On-the-Job Training
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol & Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,210
    Security Guards $33,470
    Protective Service Workers $42,640
    Correctional Officers & Jailers $42,020
    *Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,170
    *Detectives & Criminal Investigators $63,590
    Postsecondary Degree or Long-Term On-the-Job Training
    *Paralegals & Legal Assistants $47,320
    *Lawyers $110,410
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

    Student Organization

    SkillsUSA

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course Title Credit Grade I T A
    Computer Applications 0.5 8 X    
    Graphic Arts I 0.5 9-12   X  
    Graphic Arts II 0.5 9-12   X  
    2D Art 0.5 9-12   X  
    21st Century Journalism 0.5 9-12   X  
    Intro to Yearbook 0.5 9-12   X  
    Computer Programming 1 9-12   X  
    Audio/Video Production Fundamentals 1 9-12   X  
    Stang Design I 1 10-12   X  
    eSports - Interactive Media 1 10-12   X  
    Yearbook 1 10-12     X
    Yearbook Editor 1 11-12     X
    Stang Design II 1 11-12     X
    Video Production 1 11-12     X
    Digital Media Internship 1 11-12     X
    Graphic Design Internship 1 11-12     X

     

    Occupations & Degrees Within Media Design & Communications

    Occupation

    Median Annual Wage
    Associates Degree of Higher
    CTE Teachers (Postsecondary) $61,490
    Web Developers $90,930
    Bachelor's Degree
    *Graphic Designers $49,180
    Special Effects Artists & Animators $99,800
    Web & Digital Interface Designers $98,090
    Master's Degree
    *Librarians & Media Collections Specialists $60,400
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

     

    Student Organization

    SkillsUSA

     

    Course Title Credit Grade I T A
    Computer Applications 0.5 8 X    
    Graphic Arts I 0.5 9-12   X  
    Graphic Arts II 0.5 9-12   X  
    2D Art 0.5 9-12   X  
    21st Century Journalism 0.5 9-12   X  
    Intro to Yearbook 0.5 9-12   X  
    Computer Programming 1 9-12   X  
    Audio/Video Production Fundamentals 1 9-12   X  
    Stang Design I 1 10-12   X  
    eSports - Interactive Media 1 10-12   X  
    Yearbook 1 10-12     X
    Yearbook Editor 1 11-12     X
    Stang Design II 1 11-12     X
    Video Production 1 11-12     X
    Digital Media Internship 1 11-12     X
    Graphic Design Internship 1 11-12     X

     

    Occupations & Degrees Within Media Design & Communications

     

  • Iola High School Courses

    Course TitleCreditGradeITA
    Computer Applications0.58X  
    Computer Programming19-12 X 
    Projects in Computer Programming1 - 211-12  X
    WBL in Prog. & Software Development1 - 211-12  X

     

    Occupations & Degrees within Programming & Software Development

    Occupation

    Median Annual Wage

    Associates Degree of Higher
    Web Developers$90,930
    Bachelor's Degree
    Computer System Analysts$103,790
    *Software Developers$133,080
    *Software Quality Assurance Analysts & Testers$102,610
    Web & Digital Interface Designers$98,090
    Computer Network Support Specialists$73,340
    *Computer Programmers$88,030
    Master's Degree
    Computer Science Teachers (Postsecondary)$96,690
    Note
    * designates High Demand, High Wage jobs
    Sources
    Kansas Labor Information Center - Career Posters
    Kansas Labor Information Center - High Demand Occupations

     

    Student Organizations

    SkillsUSA