Interest in career and technical education (CTE) programs continues to grow as students look for alternatives to the high tuition costs and rising student loan debt associated with four-year degreeprograms.CTEcertifications and degrees typically do not cost as much as fouryear degrees, but still provide students with a valuable education in fields that are in high demand. In fact, certain tradesareamongthehighestpaid occupations. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, here is the average salary expected and grow rate of these five highpaying trade jobs expected from 2022 to 2032.
1. Ultrasonographer: $131,161 per year; 10 percent job growth rate 2. Respiratory therapist: $104,437 per year; 13 percent job growth rate 3. Dental hygienist: $99,013 per year; 7 percent job growth rate 4. Construction manager: $88,319 per year; 5 percent job growth rate 5. Aircraft mechanic: $82,476 per year; 4 percent job growth rate