College & Careers of the Week!
Week of May 4, 2020
Career of the Week: Occupational Health & Safety Specialist
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Includes environmental protection officers.
Bachelor's degree typically required in Environmental Health, Occupational Health, or another science-related field
Average wage in Ohio: $72,810
College of the Week: Ohio Dominican University
A 4-year, private Catholic college located in the Columbus area. Offers 16 NCAA Division II sports teams, and a 92% job and grad school placement rate. Average incoming freshman has a 3.4 GPA and a 22 average on the ACT.
Popular majors: Business Administration, Biology, Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Yearly cost for Ohio residents: $31,080
Week of April 27, 2020
Career of the Week: EMT/Paramedic
Respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.
Complete a postsecondary educational program. All states require EMTs and paramedics to be licensed; requirements vary by state.
Average wage in Ohio: $34,320
College of the Week: Notre Dame College (OH)
4-year, private college located about 25 minutes east of Cleveland. Offers NCAA Division II athletics and a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. Fun fact: NDC offers an Academic Support Center that utilizes weekly progress monitoring and one-on-one career training.
Popular majors: Nursing, Business, Psychology
Tuition: Ohio residents: $30,160
Week of April 6, 2020
Career of the Week: Technical Support Specialist
Provide help and advice to computer/technology users and organizations.
Employment of computer support specialists is projected to grow 10 percent from now until 2028, faster than the average for all occupations.
A bachelor’s degree in computer technology is required for some computer support specialist positions, but an associate’s degree or postsecondary classes may be enough for others.
Median wage: $50,980
College of the Week: Cleveland Institute of Art
Private college focused on art and design in downtown Cleveland.
Fun fact: This year, CIA debuted its remodeled Animation studio. Designed around industry best practices and proximate to their screening room and green-screen capture studio, the new Animation studio will double the number of spaces available for Animation majors at CIA.
15 majors offered in art, design, craft, and digital media.
Tuition: Ohio residents: $35,980
Week of March 31, 2020
Career of the Week: Human Resources Manager
Human resources specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place workers. They also handle employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training.
College major: Human Resources, Business
Average yearly salary in Ohio: $117,990
College of the Week: Wright State University
Public university located about 2 hours and 45 minutes from LaGrange. Enrollment is about 18,000 students. The main campus' state-of-the-art facilities are located in a beautiful 557-acre wooded setting 12 miles northeast of Dayton, Ohio. More than 150 student clubs and organizations give vibrancy to campus life. About 3,000 students live in modern residence halls with another 4,300 in adjacent developments within walking distance of campus.
Popular majors: Business, Management, Marketing, Education, Engineering
Yearly cost for Ohio residents: $23,688
Week of March 23, 2020
Career of the Week: Commercial Pilot
Handle unscheduled flight activities, such as aerial application, air ambulance, charter flights, and aerial/helicopter tours. Some, known as corporate pilots, transport company executives. They are also typically responsible for other non-flight duties such as scheduling flights, arranging for maintenance of the aircraft, and loading luggage.
Education: High school diploma and commercial pilot’s license required (obtained through a school that offers flight training).
Average wage in Ohio: $84,240
College of the Week: University of Dayton
Fun fact: The University of Dayton now offers a BSN degree in partnership with Sinclair Community College. The 1+2+1 model allows students to graduate with an associate degree in nursing from Sinclair, a bachelor of science in nursing from UD and a year of work experience as a registered nurse if they choose — all in four years. Students benefit from UD’s transparent tuition plan, which locks in net tuition for their senior year at the amount they pay at UD their first year. During years two and three, students pay Sinclair tuition costs, providing a high-quality, affordable path to a BSN degree.
Popular majors: Business, Marketing, Engineering, Communications
Cost: Ohio residents - $44,100
Week of March 9, 2020
Career of the Week: Detective/Criminal Investigator
Collect evidence and gather facts for criminal cases. Conduct interviews, examine records, observe the activities of suspects, and participate in raids and arrests.
Education: at least a high school diploma is required; some federal agencies and police departments require some college coursework or a 4-year degree
Average wage in Ohio: $72,500
College of the Week: Lorain County Community College
A public community college in Elyria, with learning centers in Wellington, North Ridgeville, and Lorain. Fun fact: students can earn a 4-year bachelor’s and/or master’s degree through the University Partnership program. Fun fact: new Lorain County high school graduates who earn a minimum 3.7 high school GPA or better at the end of the sixth semester high school grading period will be eligible for the Trustee Scholarship, which covers 60-72 credit hours of tuition over two consecutive years. Graduates who earn between a 3.4 and 3.699 high school GPA will be eligible for the Presidential scholarship, which covers 40 credit hours of tuition over two consecutive years.
Popular areas of study: Business & Entrepreneurship, Computer & Information Technologies, Culinary & Hospitality, Manufacturing
Tuition: Lorain County residents: about $1800 a semester
Career of the Week: Speech-Language Pathologist
Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.
Speech-language pathologists typically need at least a master’s degree. Most states require that speech-language pathologists be licensed. Requirements vary by state.
Average wage in Ohio: $77,510
College of the Week: University of Akron
Public university located about 1 hour from LaGrange. Admission decisions are based on: grade point average (cumulative GPA, grade trends), standardized test scores (ACT or SAT), and strength of high school curriculum.
Fun fact: Akron is the only public university in Ohio to have a science and engineering program ranked in the top five nationally. As Ohio's most wired-for-wireless public university, students can study almost anywhere on campus – indoors or outdoors.
Popular majors: Marketing, Engineering, Speech Communication & Rhetoric
Tuition for Ohio residents: $25,351
Week of February 24, 2020
Career of the Week: Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.
Most workers need a high school diploma and receive on-the-job training lasting up to 1 year. Other candidates take courses at a technical school or community college. Some PV installers learn to install panels as part of an apprenticeship.
One of the fastest-growing careers in the state!
Average salary in Ohio: $42,680
College of the Week: Cedarville University
Fun fact: Cedarville University will add a Physician Assistant (PA) graduate program starting May 2022. The PA program will complement Cedarville’s existing slate of healthcare undergraduate and graduate program options, including premed, nursing, pharmacy, allied health, and athletic training.
Popular majors: Health Professions, Business, Management, Marketing, Education, Visual & Performing Arts
Tuition for Ohio residents: $28,110
Week of 2/17/20
Career of the Week: Home Health Aide
Provide routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages and dressing wounds, and applying topical medications to the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities at the patient's home or in a care facility. Monitor or report changes in health status. May also provide personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming of patient.
High school diploma required. Those working in certified home health or hospice agencies must complete formal training and pass a standardized test.
Average salary in Ohio: $24, 200
College of the Week: Shawnee State University
Shawnee State is Ohio’s newest public, 4 -year university. Offers an open admission policy with an enrollment of about 3,800 students. Fun fact: the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts is one of the acoustically-advanced theaters in the country. The university's Clark Planetarium is the first in the United State equipped with the digital MediaGlobe system, which offers three-dimensional tours through the cosmos.
Popular majors: Nursing, Business, Psychology
In-State Tuition: $22,132
Week of 2/10/20
- Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
- 4-year degree not required. Most wind turbine service technicians, also known as windtechs, learn their trade by attending a technical school. They are also trained by their employer after hiring, usually for more than one year.
- Average yearly salary: $54,370
- Private college located in Cleveland.
- Fun fact: The Case School of Engineering is fundamentally changing how first-year students are taught by replacing traditional lecture-based courses with a new, signature, two-semester course sequence focused on active learning.
- Popular majors:
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science
Registered Nursing
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Yearly tuition for Ohio residents: $42,766
Week of Feb 3, 2020
- Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures. College degree not required--apprenticeship needed. Average wage in Ohio: $54,090/year
- Public university located in the scenic Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio--about 3 hours from LaGrange. 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, over 250 academic programs, and 16 NCAA Division I athletic teams. Average ACT score ranges between a 21 and 26; average high school GPA is a 3.54.
- Popular majors: Registered Nursing, Business Administration/Management, Journalism
- Tuition for Ohio residents: $26,494
WEEK of Jan 27, 2020
WEEK of Jan 21, 2020
Career of the Week: Carpenter
Construct, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms; build frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
College degree not required; carpenters typically learn on-the-job and/or through apprenticeships.
Average wage in Ohio: $47,140 a year
College of the Week: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Community-based, public institution that provides interdisciplinary training of health professionals, offering both a doctor of medicine and a doctor of pharmacy degree. The College offers a combined B.S. program with The University of Akron, Kent State University and Youngstown State University. In addition to these institutions, Cleveland State University makes up the educational consortium for the doctor of pharmacy program.
Doctoral degrees offered
Yearly tuition for Ohio Residents: $9,954
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College of the Week: Ashland University
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Private university located about 45 minutes from LaGrange. Student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1; average ACT score is between a 20-25. Fun fact: The Eagle Opportunity Program at Ashland University provides free tuition to fifty eligible students. Ashland University will also offer new majors in Public Health, Software Design & Development, and Cyber-Security. | Popular majors: Education, Health Professions & Related Programs, Biological Sciences. |
Tuition for Ohio residents: $32, 320 |
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Bowling Green |
Public 4-year university located 30 minutes south of Toledo in northwest Ohio. Residential campus with park-like setting and 119 buildings. 18:1 student to faculty ratio, Average ACT for entering freshmen is 23; average high school GPA is 3.42. Fun fact: The Falcon Internship Guarantee, for example, ensures all BGSU students have the opportunity to participate in an internship/co-op or other experiential learning activity. |
Education Business |
Ohio residents: $19,524 for Ohio undergraduate student tuition, fees, room, meals |
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Marietta College |
Private, 4-year college located about 2 hours 45 min. southeast of LaGrange. 9:1 student to faculty ratio. Average ACT is 24, average GPA is a 3.2 Fun fact: Scholarships are awarded for outstanding achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, or community service. Many private companies and foundations also provide scholarships for which applicants may be eligible. |
Education Communications Psychology |
Ohio residents: $47, 760 for tuition, room and board, and required fees |
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Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) |
Public, 4-year university located in Oxford, Ohio. Ranked among the top 50 "Best Values in Public Colleges." Located in SW Ohio, about 3 hrs. And 40 minutes from LaGrange. Average ACT - 27, average GPA - 3.7. Fun fact: considered a “Public Ivy.” What is a Public Ivy? A public university that provides an exceptional return on your education investment, has rich history and tradition, and has a picture-perfect campus. |
Business |
Ohio residents: $30,033 for tuition, room and board |
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Edinboro University |
Private, 4-year college near Erie, PA. (2 hr. 15 min. From LaGrange. Offers a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Average ACT - 20, average GPA - 3.51. NCAA Division II school for varsity sports. Fun fact: now has a varsity eSports team for gamers. |
Fine/Studio Arts Business Administration and Management Registered Nursing Early Childhood Education and Teaching |
Ohio residents: $15, 062 |
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Kent State University |
Public, 4-year college about 1 hr. 9 min. from LaGrange. Fun fact: Was awarded the title of 2018 Safest Campus in the Country. Average ACT - 23, average GPA - 3.4 |
Fashion Design & Merchandising Nursing |
Ohio residents: $10, 012 |
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Oberlin College |
Private, 4-year college about 15 min. from LaGrange. Student to faculty ratio is 9:1. Average ACT score is a 29; average GPA is a 3.5. Fun fact: average financial aid package is $37, 500, with more than $63 million awarded in grants. |
Music Political Science and Government Biomedical Sciences |
Ohio residents: $55, 976 |
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University of Cincinnati |
Public, 4-year college about 3 ½ hours from LaGrange. Urban campus in the heart of Cincinnati. Average ACT - 25; 75% of applicants are accepted. 16:1 student to faculty ratio. Fun fact: famous alumni include Astronaut Neil Armstrong, President and later Chief Justice William Howard Taft, Albert Sabin, developer of the oral polio vaccine. |
Business Management Marketing Visual & Performing Arts |
Ohio residents: $11,600 |
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Capital University |
Private, 4-year college located in Columbus. Student body of 3500, with 60 academic majors. Average GPA - 3.1-3.8, average ACT - 21-27. Fun fact: Capital has a Student Success Office, which advocates for students and families on campus, works with students who may be having a difficult time transitioning to college, and who may be struggling with personal issues that could be hindering academic progress. |
Nursing Music Media Music Technology |
Ohio Residents: $48, 136 |
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The Ohio State University |
Public university located in Columbus. Average ACT - 29. 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio, enrollment of 66, 444. OSU evaluates each applicant in terms of criteria that measure the merit of academic achievement as well as personal interests, talents, accomplishments and challenges. Fun fact: Over 20 percent of OSU students start out as undecided majors; OSU offers a University Exploration pathway for freshman who are still figuring out their path. |
Psychology Finance Biology/Biological Sciences Marketing |
Ohio residents: $10,862 |
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Hiram College |
Private, 4-year school located in Hiram--about 1 hour and 10 minutes from LaGrange. NCAA Division 3 school, average GPA is 3.36. Fun fact: next year, Hiram will implement a 30% lower tuition price and two free courses. |
Business Management Marketing Social Sciences |
Ohio residents: $46, 648 |
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Youngstown State University |
Public college located about 1.5 hours from LaGrange. Average GPA is a 3.35, average ACT score is between 18-24. Fun fact: the campus offers city living, with the security and community feel of a traditional college campus. There are over 20 restaurants within walking distance! |
Nursing Social Work Criminal Justice |
Ohio residents: $18,911 |
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Wittenberg University |
Private college located 2.5 hours from LaGrange. A new Health, Wellness, & Athletics Complex offers state-of-the-art indoor practice facilities, classrooms and labs to support exercise science and sports management majors, and more. |
Business Management Marketing Education |
Ohio residents: $50,844 |
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The University of Toledo |
Public college about 2 hours from LaGrange. Average GPA is a 3.45, average ACT score is a 20-26. Fun fact - the school offers 100% online degrees and partnerships with Lorain County Community College. |
Biological Sciences Engineering Health Professions Business |
Ohio residents: $22,984 |
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Baldwin Wallace University |
Private college about 35 minutes from LaGrange. Student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1. Fun fact - BW has broken ground on a new $25 million STEM building that offers students hands-on learning experiences incorporating data science, artificial intelligence, cyber security, and more. |
Performing Arts Education Business Health Professions and Related Programs |
Ohio residents: $45, 140 |
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Central State University |
Public university that actively promotes diversity in its student body, faculty and staff--located about 2 hours and 45 min. From LaGrange. Fun fact: Central State is home to the nationally renowned Central State University Chorus, which has twice been nominated for a Grammy. |
Education Business Manufacturing Engineering Water Resources Management |
Ohio residents: $18, 590 |
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CAREER of the Week |
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Career of the Week: Mechanical Engineer
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Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. | College major: Mechanical Engineering; Average wage in Ohio |
$79, 880 |
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Agricultural and Food Science Technician |
Work with agricultural and food scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing; and assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects. Includes technicians who assist food scientists or technologists in the research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods. |
Animal Sciences Agronomy and Crop Science Food Science Crop Production
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Ohio: $39,680 |
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Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist |
Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. |
Business Marketing Research Economics |
Ohio: $66,530 |
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Chef/Head Cook |
Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. |
Culinary Arts/Chef Training |
Ohio: $38, 560 |
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Architectural and Civil Drafters |
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings. |
Architectural Technology Drafting and Design Technology Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering |
Ohio: $53,450 |
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Desktop Publisher |
Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material; collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications. |
College degree may not be required; however, students can pursue a degree in Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design |
Ohio: $42,430 |
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Machinist |
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. |
College degree not required; however, students can pursue a degree in Machine Tool Technology |
Ohio: $42, 950 |
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Public Relations Specialist |
Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. |
Communications Public Relations Political Communication |
Ohio: $60,180 |
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Genetic Counselor |
Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decision making and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling. |
Biology Social Science Psychology Master’s degree required |
$71,060 |
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Automotive Service Technician |
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Repair components such as brakes, suspensions, and radiators. |
College degree not required; a vocational or other postsecondary education program in automotive service technology IS required (usually 6 months to a year). |
Ohio: $40,000 |
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Information Security Analyst |
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses. |
Computer and Information Systems Security Computer Programming |
Ohio: $93, 190 |
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Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers |
Install and repair telecommunications cable and electrical power systems, including fiber optics. |
College degree not required; however, technical instruction and long-term on-the-job training is required. Apprenticeships are common. |
Ohio: $47, 940 |
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Judge/Magistrate |
Arbitrate, advise, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies. |
Must have a law degree and experience as a lawyer (Bachelor’s degree + 3 years of law school) |
Ohio: $80, 870 |
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Veterinary Assistant |
Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or veterinarians. |
College degree not required. On-the-job training usually offered. |
Ohio: $25, 480 |
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Film & Video Editor |
Edit moving images on film, video, or other media that entertain or inform an audience. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images. |
Audiovisual Communications Technologies Communications Broadcasting Photography Photojournalism |
Ohio: $50, 830 |
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Flight Attendant |
Provide personal services to ensure the safety, security, and comfort of airline passengers during flight. Greet passengers, verify tickets, explain use of safety equipment, and serve food or beverages. Participate in preflight briefings with the pilots, to discuss cabin conditions and flight details. Conduct preflight inspections of emergency equipment. |
College degree not required. On-the-job training usually offered. Certification required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). |
Ohio: $48,190 |