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Associate of Arts and Sciences
Virginia Highlands Community College
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Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science
Associate of Arts and SciencesAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science
Virginia Highlands Community College
This degree is for students who plan to transfer and complete a BS degree in a STEM field.
Program Credit Requirements

Requirements
Required Credits
Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science
60
Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science
60
Science
60
Composition I & II Requirement
6
Composition Requirement
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
History Requirement
6
History Requirements
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Mathematics Requirement
6
Mathematics Requirement
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Science w/Lab for Transfer
16
Science w/Lab Req for Transfer
16
Earn 16 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Orientation to College Studies
1
Orientation to College Studies
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Science Supervised Study
1
Supervised Study Experience
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Speech Requirement
3
Speech Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Information Technology Course
3
Information Technology Course
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
LIT/HUM Requirement
6
LIT/HUM Requirement
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Science Requirement
3
Social Science Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course list:
Transferable Elective
6
Transferable Elective
6
Earn 6 credits: Complete the following
Earn 6 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
AND
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Course(s) of level 200
OR
Course(s) of level 200
OR
Course(s) of level 200
OR
Course(s) of level 200
OR
Course(s) of level 100
Mathematics Requirement
3
Mathematics Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Residency
60
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 45 credits may be applied to this program.
Plan GPA for 881
60
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Program Overview & Guidance

Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Is This Degree Right For Me? | This degree is for students who plan to transfer and complete a BS degree in a STEM field. |
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses |
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Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses? | |
Do More With Your Degree | The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree Program with a major in Science is designed primarily for those persons who are interested in a pre-professional or scientific program and who plan to transfer to a fouryear college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program or major. |
Program Successes & Highlights |
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
Credit for Prior Learning | Students planning to transfer are encouraged to check with the transfer institution to confirm acceptance of A.P. credits. |
Did You Know That... |
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College Level Information

College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | The GAA application process varies by transfer institution. Please visit the Campus Connection Center in ISC 133 for specific application processes. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.
Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level |
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Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Arts and Sciences | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Psychology/Social Work | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Health-STEM | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-BSN | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-Teacher Preparation Elementary (PreK-6) | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer: Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College University Transfer: Psychology | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in Business Administration - Business Information Technology | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Life Sciences | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Physical Sciences | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Humanities Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Social Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science - Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor Leadership with Therapeutic Recreation Focus | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts: Fine Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Administration of Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Human Services | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor Leadership | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Human Services | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Administration of Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Agribusiness | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Health Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Communication | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Computer Information Systems Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in African American Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Appalachian Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Gender Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in Business Administration with Specialization in Outdoor Leadership | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Science Specialization in Pre Teacher Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Fine Arts/Genl Stud | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Psychology-General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies-Music | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in Agribusiness | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in Appalachian Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Engineering - Specialization in Software Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Science Specialization Geology & Environmental Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in Science Specialization in Pre-Medical | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies w/Specialization in Administration of Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - General Studies (Professional Communication) | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Substance Abuse | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization in Community & Provider Services | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization Developmental Disabilities | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Specialization in Health Sciences | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Mathematics Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Food Animal Production | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Veterinary Preparation | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering-Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Fine Arts Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Visual Communication Design Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Computer Science (697-02) | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Performing Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Visual Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Teacher Education Prep | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Recreation, Parks & Leisure Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Information Technology | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies-Specialization in Media Design & Production | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies- Specialization in Music | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Medical Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science-Specialization in Pre-BSN | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Health Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Eastern Shore Community College | Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Eastern Shore Community College | General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Eastern Shore Community College | Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Eastern Shore Community College | Liberal Arts, Education Specialization: Teacher Preparation (PreK-8) | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Pre-Teacher Education | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in University Transfer | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Software Engineering Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences - Engineering Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Business Administration Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Education Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | K-8 Education Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Liberal Arts Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | General Studies Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | General Studies - Specialization in Psychology Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | General Studies - Specialization in Health & PE Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | General Studies - Specialization Pre-BSN Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | General Studies - Specialization in Administration of Justice Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Science - Biology Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Science - Chemistry Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Science - Environmental Science Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Science - Geology Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Science - Physics Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Science - Computer Science Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Science - Applied Math Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Northern Virginia Community College | Liberal Arts, A.A. | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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25-1199.00 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | All postsecondary teachers not listed separately. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |