Research a Career Pathway
Use the information below to see what classes you need to take for a variety of professional careers. Walnut Hills offers you the opportunity to get ahead of the curve with AP Classes, college credit plus opportunities, clubs, and extracurrical activities.
Of course, these opportunities are in addition to the Walnut Hills Core Curriculum that is focused on a traditional classical education which has made Walnut Hills High School nationally recognized as one of America’s top public schools.
Select an area of interest first...
Possible Majors/Careers
| 4 Year Programs | 5 to 8 year programs |
|---|---|
| Advanced Medical Imaging Technology | Physician Assistant (5 year program) |
| Biochemistry | Pharmacist (5 year program) |
| Biological Sciences | Occupational Therapist (6 years) |
| Chemistry | Physical Therapist (7 year program) |
| Health Sciences | Veterinarian (8 year program) |
| Neuroscience | Dentist (8 year program) |
| Nursing | Podiatrist (8 year program) |
| Nutrition & Dietary Science | Physician (8+ year program) |
Here is a list of courses you would take at the university.
What to Take in High School
Recommended math courses. Calculus AA or Higher, ProbStat or Statistics AP
Recommended science courses. Chemistry AP, Biology AP, Physics, Anatomy
Other courses. AP Seminar, AP Language, AP Psychology, Latin
*Courses are in reverse chronological order.
Recommended Extracurriculars. Science Olympiad-Jr High, Science Olympiad-Sr High, Health Club, Bio-Eco Club
Sample Salaries
Below are statistics from salary.com for physician assistants, physical therapists, dermatologists, and pharmacists in the greater Cincinnati area. Please go to salary.com to the "What am I worth" section and perform your own search for your specific area of study.
Physician Assistant Median Salary
Licensed Physical Therapist MEDIAN SALARY
Registered Pharmacist MEDIAN SALARY
Physician-Dermatologist MEDIAN SALARY
*Courses are in reverse chronological order.
Recommended math courses. Multivariable Calculus, Foundations of Engineering Design Thinking I and II, Calculus AB or BC, ProbStat or Statistics AP,
Recommended science courses. AP Physics C, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy
Other courses. AP Seminar, AP Language
Recommended Extracurriculars. JETS, Robotics,
Programming Club
Possible College Engineering Majors. Aerospace
Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Biomedical
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer
Engineering, Computer Science, Construction
Management, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering.
Here
is a list of all Bachelor and Associate programs in engineering at the University of Cincinnati.
Here
is a list of courses you would take at the university.
Sample Salary Range. Below are statistics from salary.com for
Mechanical Engineers in the greater
Cincinnati area at various levels in their careers. Please go to salary.com to the "What am I worth" section
and perform your own search for your specific area of study.
Level 1 (Entry Level) Median Salary
LEVEL 3 (Mid-Career) MEDIAN SALARY
LEVEL 5 (Later Career) MEDIAN SALARY
*Courses are in reverse chronological order.
Recommended math courses. Calculus AB or BC, Foundations of Engineering Design Thinking I and II, ProbStat or Statistics AP.
Recommended science courses. AP Physics C, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy
Other courses. Computer Science A (Java), Computer Science Principles, Intro to Programming, AP Seminar, AP Language
Recommended Extracurriculars. JETS, Robotics,
Programming Club
Possible Computer Science Engineering Majors. Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science.
Here
is a list of Bachelor and Associate programs in Technology at the University of Cincinnati.
Here
is a list of courses you would take at the university.
Sample Salary Range. Below are statistics from salary.com for
IT Professionals in the greater
Cincinnati area at various levels in their careers. Please go to salary.com to the "What am I worth" section
and perform your own search for your specific area of study.
Java Developer Median Salary
Software Architect MEDIAN SALARY
Chief Information Security Officer MEDIAN SALARY
*Courses are in reverse chronological order.
Recommended math courses. Calculus AA or higher, ProbStat or Statistics AP.
Recommended science courses. Biology, Anatomy
Other courses. AP Economics, AP Psychology, Computer Science A (Java), Computer Science Principles, Intro to Programming, AP Seminar, AP Language
Recommended Extracurriculars. Consulting Club,
Programming Club
Possible Business Majors. Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems,Industrial Management, Insurance and Risk Management, International Business, Marketing, Operations Management, Real Estate.
Here
is a list of Bachelor and Associate programs in Business at the University of Cincinnati.
Here
is a list of courses you would take at the university.
Sample Salary Range. Below are statistics from salary.com for
Business Professionals in the greater
Cincinnati area at various levels in their careers. Please go to salary.com to the "What am I worth" section
and perform your own search for your specific area of study.
Insurance Broker Median Salary
Business Analytics Director MEDIAN SALARY
Chief Executive Officer MEDIAN SALARY
*Courses are in reverse chronological order.
Recommended math courses. ProbStat or Statistics AP.
Recommended science courses. Biology, Anatomy
Other courses. AP Seminar, AP Language, AP Government, AP Psychology, AP US History, AP Human Geography,
Recommended Extracurriculars. Junior High Mock Trial, Senior High Mock Trial
Majors.Law, Pre-Law, Political Science
Here
is a list of Bachelor and Associate programs in Business at the University of Cincinnati.
Here
is a list of courses you would take at the university.
Sample Salary Range. Below are statistics from salary.com for
Attorneys in the greater
Cincinnati area at various levels in their careers. Please go to salary.com to the "What am I worth" section
and perform your own search for your specific area of study.
Attorney Level 1 Median Salary
Attorney Level 3 MEDIAN SALARY
Attorney Level 5 MEDIAN SALARY
*Courses are in reverse chronological order.
Recommended math courses. ProbStat or Statistics AP.
Recommended science courses. Biology, Anatomy
Other courses. AP Seminar, AP Language, AP Government, AP Psychology, AP US History, AP Human Geography, AP Languages
Recommended Extracurriculars.
Majors. Education, History, Psychology, Public Relations, Communications
Here
is a list of Bachelor and Associate programs in Education and Social Sciences at the University of Cincinnati.
Here
is a list of courses you would take at the university.
Sample Salary Range. Below are statistics from salary.com for
Educators & Social Science Majors in the greater
Cincinnati area at various levels in their careers. Please go to salary.com to the "What am I worth" section
and perform your own search for your specific area of study.
History Teacher Median Salary
Public Relations Level 3 MEDIAN SALARY
Educational Psychologist MEDIAN SALARY
