A guide to trade schools and vocational programs

Vocational programs are offered by community colleges and some are sponsored by for-profit companies or private nonprofit organizations. Vocational programs are less expensive than the other bachelor's or honors degrees. From a vocational degree you can pursue the following professions-

Air traffic controller: $130,420

• Aerospace technologist or technician: $68,570
• Court reporter or simultaneous captioner: $61,660
• Electronics installer and repairer: $62,020
• Fire inspector: $62,120
• Nuclear technician: $84,190
• Occupational therapy assistant: $60,950
• Theatrical and performance makeup artist: $106,920

A trade school is a specific institution of a vocation, i.e. trading,  that skills the students in that subject matter.