HFC is ready to help you start on a path to a new career and new opportunities. With more than 120 degrees and programs available, a new career is easy to attain. HFC is happy to help chart a course right for you. The following provides a small snapshot of the programs HFC offers and average incomes in the field.

Industrial Technology
Whether your interest is in robotics, manufacturing, or automation, the programs in Industrial Technology will fit your needs. Develop entry level or advanced skills in computer numerical control, manufacturing production, facility maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or process technology.

Machine Tool Technology/CNC

• Associate in Applied Science

Manufacturing

• Manufacturing Production Specialist Certificate
• Multi-skilled Manufacturing Maintenance-Mechatronic
• Process Technology Associate in Applied Science

National Median Salaries
Programmers–$49,170*
Robotic Technicians–$51,220
Industrial Machinery Mechanic–$49, 560

Architecture/Construction Technology and Interior Design
Plan, design, and construct buildings as your career. With classroom education and hands-on training, you will be prepared to enter the workforce with skills in architectural design, construction, or interior design.

Architecture/Construction Technology

• Architecture/Construction Technology Associate in Applied Science
• CAD Technology–Industrial Drafting  Associate in Applied Science

Interior Design

• Interior Design Associate in Applied Science
• Kitchen and Bath Design Certificate

National Median Salaries
Managers–$92,700*
Carpenters–$44,980*
Interior Design–$54,200*

Automotive Technology
Our intermediate and advanced certificate programs and degrees will enhance your professional qualifications. These programs offer the perfect blend of classroom and hands-on education not available in any other educational setting.

Automotive Service

• Automotive Service (ASSET) Associate in Applied Science
• Automotive Service Management Associate in Applied Science

Automotive Technology

• Automotive Technology Associate in Applied Science

National Median Salaries
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics–$39,880*

Business and Economics and Entrepreneurship
With these degrees and certificates, you will develop skills in various aspects of business, including international business and entrepreneurship. Whether your goal is to make your place in an existing industry or start your own business, these programs can provide the foundation for success.

Entrepreneurship

• Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate

Business

• Business Administration Associate in Business
• International Business Associate in Business
• Industrial Distribution Certificate
• Paralegal Studies Certificate
• Paralegal Studies Associate in Business
• Supply Chain Management Technician Certificate
• Supply Chain Management Associate in Business

Accounting

• Accounting Associate in Business

National Median Salaries
Sales Representatives, Wholesale Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products–$85,610*
First Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers–$63,860*
First Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, Repairers–$63,490*
Executive Secretaries or Administrative Assistants–$51,870*

Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
Find your passion in food, friends, and elegant surroundings. Develop skills for a position in restaurant, hospitality, or institutional settings. Whether your interests lie in food preparation, restaurant, or hotel management, these are the programs for you.

Culinary Arts

• Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts
• Culinary Arts Associate in Applied Science
• Restaurant Service Certificate

Hospitality Management

• Hotel/Restaurant Management Associate in Applied Science

National Median Salaries
Food Service Managers–$53,130*
Chefs and Head Cooks– $46,620*

Electrical, Energy, and Welding Technology
Learn the skills you will need for a career in electrical technology, alternative energy, or welding. You will receive the right combination of classroom and hands-on experience to hit the ground running.

Electrical Technology

• Electrical Technology Associate in Applied Science

Energy Technology

• Alternative Energy Associate in Applied Science
• Multi-Skilled Facility Maintenance Technician Associate in Applied Science
• HVAC Associate in Applied Science
• Power Engineering Certificate of Achievement

Welding Technology

• Welding Technology Certificate

National Median Salaries
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers–$46,110*
Welders, Cutter, Solderers, and Brazers–$39,110**

Fine and Performing Arts
Students learn creative and performance skills in the disciplines of art, music, and theater, which they apply in a professional setting. Whether you are exploring your own talents or coordinating the talents of others, Fine Arts and Performing Arts programs provide the fundamentals you need.

Art

• Art Foundations Associate in Arts
• Ceramics Associate in Arts

Performing Arts

• Music Associate in Arts
• Theater Associate in Arts

National Median Salaries
Musicians and Singers– $23.46/hr*

Graphic Design
Creativity abounds in the Graphic Design Program, which encompasses the disciplines of animation, graphic design, web design, and multi-media design. These programs introduce students to foundational skills and prepare them for creative jobs using those skills.

Graphic Design

• Graphic Design Associate in Arts
• Illustration Certificate

Digital Design

• Animation Certificate
• Motion Capture Systems Technician Certificate
• Multimedia Design Certificate

National Median Salaries
Multi-Media Artists and Animators–$72,400*
Graphic Designers–$49,610*
Web Designers–The middle 50% earn between $52,700 and $67,540*

Information Technology
The Information Technology field is comprised of diverse areas that make up computer technology today. From basic computer software applications to networking to information assurance, these programs provide the core of information technology.

Networking

• Network Administration Associate in Applied Science

Computer Information Systems

• Computer Information Systems Associate in Applied Science
• Computer Software Applications Certificate
• Information Assurance Certificate
• Web Development Associate in Applied Science

National Median Salaries
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts– $86,100*
Computer Programmers– $80,930*
Network and Computer Systems Administrators–$82,960*

Nursing and Health Careers
Nursing and Health Careers programs are designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of professions, including pharmacy technology, radiography, physical therapy, firefighter/paramedic, and nursing.

Nursing

• Associate in Applied Science

Health Careers

• Firefighter/Paramedic Associate in Applied Science
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Achievement
• Medical Insurance Specialist Certificate
• Nursing Care Skills Certificate of Achievement
• Ophthalmic Technician Associate in Applied Science
• Pharmacy Technician Certificate
• Physical Therapist Assistant Associate in Applied Science
• Radiographer Associate in Applied Science
• Respiratory Therapist Associate in Applied Science
• Surgical Technologist Associate in Applied Science

National Median Salaries
Registered Nurses–$68,910*
Pharmacy Aides–$24,510*
Physical Therapist Assistants–$44,080*
Radiology Technologists and Technicians–$56,760

University Transfer and Other Programs
If your goal is to continue your education toward a bachelor’s degree, then a University Transfer program is the right track. Complete the first two years of study in a supportive environment with small classes and personal attention.

Arab Cultural Studies Associate in Arts

Pre-Engineering Associate in Science

Environmental Studies Associate in Science

Pre-Pharmacy Associate in Science

Pre-Secondary Education Associate in Arts

Pre-Special Education Associate in Arts

Pre-Elementary Education Assoicate in Arts

Talk to an HFC advisor about the College’s wide range of transfer agreements with 4-year institutions. For more information, call 313-845-9611 or visit hfcc.edu/campus-life/counseling.

*Salaries are national medians based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic Occupational Employment Statistics.