Transparency about the public occupational and educational reference sources used to build DegreePathfinder.
DegreePathfinder provides educational career exploration information compiled from publicly available occupational and educational reference sources. The sources below are used as general reference materials when building degree, career, salary, certification, and advancement pathways. Users should always verify information directly with employers, universities, licensing boards, certification providers, and government agencies before making education or career decisions.
| Source | Website | Description |
|---|---|---|
| O*NET OnLine | https://www.onetonline.org/ | Used as a general occupational taxonomy reference for career exploration. |
| O*NET Resource Center Database | https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html | O*NET publishes reported titles and occupational characteristic data. |
| U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook | https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ | Used as a general reference for U.S. occupational categories, education requirements, outlook, and salary context. |
DegreePathfinder is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by O*NET, the U.S. Department of Labor, or any referenced organization.