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| CAREER CLOSEUP |
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| Median Wage (MT)* |
$19,800 |
| Median Wage (US)* |
$25,600 |
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| Average entry-level wage, COT grads (2003-2005) |
$31,637 |
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| Expected growth (MT)* |
33% |
| Expected growth (US)* |
27% |
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Statistics, Office of Employment Projections;
MT Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and
Analysis Bureau |
 COT Graduate Placement Data |
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| SKILLS, TRAITS, PREPARATORY CLASSES THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL |
- Biology and/or science classes
- Anatomy & Physiology classes
- The abillity to communicate information and
ideas in writing so others will understand
- Actively looking for ways to help people
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the
strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems
- Performing routine maintenance on equipment
and determining when and what kind of maintenance
is needed.
- The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach
with your body, arms, and/or legs.
- The ability to choose quickly between two
or more movements in response to two or more
different signals (lights, sounds, pictures).
It includes the speed with which the correct
response is started with the hand, foot, or
other body part.
- Giving full attention to what other people
are saying, taking time to understand the points
being made, asking questions as appropriate,
and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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MSU Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
406.657.2011
800.565-6782
Email Admissions |
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