Why Briarwood
Be in Demand
The 21st century economy has become less about jobs and more about skills. Whether you're a recent high school graduate or you want to advance or change your career, Briarwood College offers degree programs for the most in-demand careers, as well as internships where you gain first-hand knowledge and experience in your career field.
We're a small college and our unique approach to education provides the academic and personal support you need to be successful. And Briarwood College graduates have an excellent reputation among employers-business, industries, health care services, and professional offices are anxious to hire them. In fact, over 87% of our students are working within six months of graduation.
Hot Careers
Business Management
Jobs in management will increase as baby boomers retire. The median salary for managers in 2002 was $52,000.
Criminal Justice
Job opportunities for law enforcement officers and detectives will grow at a faster than average rate, due to greater awareness and concern for drug-related crime and general safety.
Dental Hygiene
Dental hygiene is projected to be one of the fastest growing employment fields through 2012, as more people seek dental care and hygienists take over roles previously filled by dentists.
Fashion Merchandising
New jobs for fashion merchandisers will open up due to those retiring or moving to different professions.
Mortuary Science
Job openings for funeral directors will increase as more and more baby boomers retire. The median salary for funeral directors in 2002 was $43,380.
Nuclear Medicine Technology
The job growth in nuclear medicine technology will be better than average, due the increasing older population, who are the major consumers of nuclear medicine technology services.
Paralegal
Job growth for paralegals is expected to be faster than average, as law firms hire more paralegals and assign them responsibilities previously handled by lawyers in order to cut costs and make legal services more available.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
