Browse by Education Level
O*NET groups careers into five "Job Zones" based on the amount of preparation — education, training, and experience — typically required. Find careers that match where you are today.
Zone 1: Little or No Preparation Needed
High school diploma or equivalent
Dishwashers, agricultural equipment operators, landscaping workers, baristas
31 occupationsZone 2: Some Preparation Needed
High school diploma or equivalent
Customer service representatives, security guards, tellers, dental laboratory technicians
295 occupationsZone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Vocational training or associate's degree
Electricians, medical assistants, desktop publishers, agricultural technicians
219 occupationsZone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Bachelor's degree
Accountants, graphic designers, database administrators, real estate brokers
224 occupationsZone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Graduate degree (Master's, PhD, MD, or JD)
Surgeons, lawyers, pharmacists, astronomers, biologists
154 occupations