The US Department of Labor defines a nontraditional career as any in which one gender has less than 25 percent of the employment. Alfred State is committed to support Perkins Career & Technical Education initiatives to develop students with sharp and versatile minds along with the skills needed to land great careers. Over the years, traditional gender roles have limited the perception of job opportunities; therefore, men and women are often unaware of the variety of alternatives available to them.
Non-traditional
Majors for FemalesCareer Paths
At Alfred State, we encourage undecided students to explore their options. Can a woman succeed in a technical career? You bet! We have a supportive community to help female students thrive and 90+ clubs available including those specific for female networking and support.
Art, Architecture, & DesignCreate
Business & ManagementLead
Communication & TeachingShare
Computers & AutomationCompute
- Autobody Repair (AOS)
- Automotive Service Technician (AOS)
- CNC Manufacturing and Machining (AOS)
- Computer Engineering Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Computer Information Systems (AAS)
- Computer Science (AS)
- Cyber Security (BT)
- Digital Media and Animation (AAS) (BS)
- Electrical Engineering Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Information Technology: Applications Software Development (BTech)
- Information Technology: Network Administration (BTech)
- Mechatronics Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Motorsports Technology (AOS)
- Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Technology (BS)
- Surveying Engineering Technology (AAS)
- Technology Management (BBA)
Construction & BuildingBuild
- Architectural Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Building Trades: Building Construction (AOS)
- Construction Engineering Technology (AAS)
- Construction Management (BS)
- Construction Supervision (BTech)
- Electrical Construction and Maintenance Electrician (AOS) (includes Northland)
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (AOS)
- Heavy Equipment Operations (AOS)
- Heavy Equipment, Truck and Diesel Technician (AOS)
- Masonry (AOS)
- Mechatronics Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Technology (BS)
- Surveying Engineering Technology (AAS)
- Technology Management (BBA)
- Welding Technology (AOS)
Health, Science, & Vet TechHeal
Humanities & Social SciencesRelate
Manufacturing & Engineering TechMake
- CNC Manufacturing and Machining (AOS)
- Computer Engineering Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Construction Engineering Technology (AAS)
- Electrical Construction and Maintenance Electrician (AOS) (includes Northland)
- Electrical Engineering Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (AOS)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Mechatronics Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Technology (BS)
- Surveying Engineering Technology (AAS)
- Technology Management (BBA)
- Welding Technology (AOS)
Mechanic & RepairFix
- Autobody Repair (AOS)
- Automotive Service Technician (AOS)
- Building Trades: Building Construction (AOS)
- CNC Manufacturing and Machining (AOS)
- Electrical Construction and Maintenance Electrician (AOS) (includes Northland)
- Heavy Equipment Operations (AOS)
- Heavy Equipment, Truck and Diesel Technician (AOS)
- Masonry (AOS)
- Motorsports Technology (AOS)
- Technology Management (BBA)
- Welding Technology (AOS)
Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, & MathInnovate
- Autobody Repair (AOS)
- CNC Manufacturing and Machining (AOS)
- Computer Engineering Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Computer Information Systems (AAS)
- Computer Science (AS)
- Construction Engineering Technology (AAS)
- Cyber Security (BT)
- Digital Media and Animation (AAS) (BS)
- Electrical Construction and Maintenance Electrician (AOS) (includes Northland)
- Electrical Engineering Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (AOS)
- Heavy Equipment, Truck and Diesel Technician (AOS)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Mechatronics Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Motorsports Technology (AOS)
- Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Technology (BS)
- Surveying Engineering Technology (AAS)
- Technology Management (BBA)
- Welding Technology (AOS)
Service & HospitalityServe
- Autobody Repair (AOS)
- Automotive Service Technician (AOS)
- Building Trades: Building Construction (AOS)
- Computer Engineering Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Computer Information Systems (AAS)
- Criminal Justice (AS) (BS)
- Culinary Arts (AOS)
- Culinary Arts: Baking, Production and Management (AOS)
- Digital Media and Animation (AAS) (BS)
- Electrical Construction and Maintenance Electrician (AOS) (includes Northland)
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (AOS)
- Heavy Equipment Operations (AOS)
- Heavy Equipment, Truck and Diesel Technician (AOS)
- Information Technology: Applications Software Development (BTech)
- Information Technology: Network Administration (BTech)
- Masonry (AOS)
- Motorsports Technology (AOS)
- Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Technology (BS)
- Surveying Engineering Technology (AAS)
- Technology Management (BBA)
- Welding Technology (AOS)
Sustainability & the EarthRenew
- Automotive Service Technician (AOS)
- Building Trades: Building Construction (AOS)
- Construction Engineering Technology (AAS)
- Electrical Construction and Maintenance Electrician (AOS) (includes Northland)
- Electrical Engineering Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (AOS)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Mechatronics Technology (AAS) (BS)
- Technology Management (BBA)
Non-traditional
Majors for MalesCareer Paths
Can a male student become a successful nurse or veterinary technician? Absolutely. Faculty advisors and mentors are also available to support students choosing nontraditional careers.
Benefits of Non-traditional Careers
| Salaries | Many nontraditional careers have higher salaries compared to other occupations that may require the same level of education. |
|---|---|
| Skills | Nontraditional careers often require specialized training, which promotes the development of a unique set of skills that make you more valuable in the workforce. |
| Equality | By breaking down barriers and stereotypes, choosing a non-traditional career may open the door even further for future generations. |
| Opportunities | Nontraditional workers are often joining the workforce in high-growth sectors such as business, computers, healthcare, and science. Many of our degrees have more employers hiring than we have graduates. |
| Satisfaction | Careers chosen for an individual’s personal preferences, strengths, and characteristics tend to increase job satisfaction. Find the job that is right for you. |