What
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Navigator researchers conduct detailed interviews with program staff to dig below the general information provided in brochures and program websites. Hard-to-find information featured in Navigator includes tips for gaining admission to selective programs and details on embedded value-adding certifications.

Program profiles include a list of typical jobs that program graduates land along with Houston area salaries for occupations targeted by the program.

When available, Navigator pulls in detailed program cost information from the Federal College Scorecard site including the average net cost to students from families with incomes below $50,000, and scholarship and financial aid options. We also share program cost details, such as additional testing, certification, and other fees that are shared via interviews with program staff and may include information on financial assistance to cover these and other program costs.

Users can search for programs by career area, salary, degree level, degree name, type of program sponsor (public college, apprenticeship), or keyword.

Navigator includes a broad range of programs to meet students’ varied career interests. It includes Associate degree and certificate programs in career areas like HVAC-R and Radiologic Technology and includes information on pathways to four-year options when available.

Navigator also features information on apprenticeships that prepare students for well-paying careers in fields in building trades, technology, and aircraft maintenance and repair.