Student Report (Professional) - Greg Gipp

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Core Path (Tier 1) Applied Bridge (Tier 2) Creative Extension (Tier 3)
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Tier 1 – Core Path

Actuary
O*NET-SOC: 15-2011.00 FP Tool Cert
Fit Summary: This role aligns exceptionally well with your deep analytical nature and preference for concrete, logic-driven work. Actuarial work is quiet, structured, and highly mathematical, giving you the clear procedures you rely on. The work is largely independent and allows you to finish tasks at your own pace. You would appreciate the predictability and intellectual rigor inherent in risk modeling.
Training
Bachelor’s degree
Total: 4 years
Work–Life
Quiet, focused office environment with long stretches of independent analytical work, stable schedules, and virtually no travel.
US salary
(25% / Median):
$90,970 / $125,770
Illinois salary
(25% / Median):
$84,460 / $121,960
Operations Research Analyst
O*NET-SOC: 15-2031.00 FP Tool Cert
Fit Summary: This career fits your structured, analytical approach to solving problems using logic and measurable outcomes. It offers quiet, methodical work that involves optimizing existing systems—something you naturally gravitate toward. The role provides clear procedures and defined success metrics, which matches your need for clarity. It also allows deep independent research without heavy social demands.
Training
Bachelor’s degree
Total: 4 years
Work–Life
Predictable, model-driven workdays centered on structured analysis, minimal interruptions, and limited need for external meetings or travel.
US salary
(25% / Median):
$66,910 / $91,290
Illinois salary
(25% / Median):
$77,540 / $102,750
Statistician
O*NET-SOC: 15-2041.00 FP Tool Cert
Fit Summary: Statistical work fits perfectly with your love of numbers, patterns, and concrete reasoning. The role involves quiet, focused analysis with minimal social interaction—ideal for your introverted style. It provides well-defined tasks and clear metrics of success. You would excel in the structured, predictable environment where accuracy and methodical thinking are prized.
Training
Bachelor’s degree
Total: 4 years
Work–Life
Calm, data-focused indoor setting with steady routines, deep concentration periods, and little to no travel requirements.
US salary
(25% / Median):
$79,210 / $103,300
Illinois salary
(25% / Median):
$98,390 / $116,860
Logistician
O*NET-SOC: 13-1081.00 FP Tool Cert
Fit Summary: This role speaks directly to your interest in logistics and structured systems. Logistics requires clear procedures, planning, and precise coordination—tasks that match your organized, detail-oriented nature. The work is indoor, analytical, and behind-the-scenes. You would enjoy optimizing operations without needing heavy interpersonal interaction.
Training
Bachelor’s degree
Total: 4 years
Work–Life
Office-based process coordination with consistent schedules, analytical planning tasks, and light on-site interaction but minimal travel.
US salary
(25% / Median):
$62,920 / $80,880
Illinois salary
(25% / Median):
$58,760 / $76,550
Budget Analyst
O*NET-SOC: 13-2031.00 FP Tool Cert
Fit Summary: Budget analysis matches your numerical reasoning and preference for structured, rule-based environments. You would thrive in the predictable workflows and clear evaluation standards. The work is quiet, detail-oriented, and focused on accuracy rather than persuasion. This role also provides stable routines and logical decision-making, both of which you value.
Training
Bachelor’s degree
Total: 4 years
Work–Life
Regular office hours with cyclical deadlines, quiet financial analysis work, and rare need to leave the workplace.
US salary
(25% / Median):
$72,240 / $87,930
Illinois salary
(25% / Median):
$70,790 / $91,140
Credit Analyst
O*NET-SOC: 13-2041.00 FP Tool Cert
Fit Summary: Credit analysis is highly structured and grounded in clear, objective criteria. This aligns beautifully with your need for definite answers and predictable tasks. The work is largely independent and focused on deep analysis rather than interpersonal interaction. You would excel at evaluating risk using established procedures.
Training
Bachelor’s degree
Total: 4 years
Work–Life
Structured indoor routines reviewing financial data, predictable workflow, and almost no travel outside occasional stakeholder discussions.
US salary
(25% / Median):
$63,850 / $80,970
Illinois salary
(25% / Median):
$64,270 / $81,380
Cost Estimator
O*NET-SOC: 13-1051.00 FP Tool Cert
Fit Summary: Cost estimation matches your strengths in precision, logic, and detailed analysis. The role involves structured workflows and predictable routines, which suit your working style. You would enjoy translating data into concrete, measurable conclusions. The independent, analytical nature of the job fits well with your introverted preferences.
Training
Bachelor’s degree
Total: 4 years
Work–Life
Data-driven office routines with periodic project cycles, mostly independent analysis, and occasional internal coordination without travel.
US salary
(25% / Median):
$59,830 / $77,070
Illinois salary
(25% / Median):
$59,320 / $79,880
Business Intelligence Analyst
O*NET-SOC: 15-2051.01 FP Tool Cert
Fit Summary: BI analysis aligns well with your strengths in pattern recognition, numerical reasoning, and structured analysis. The work is quiet, methodical, and grounded in concrete metrics. You thrive in environments where insights are based on logic rather than persuasion. The role allows deep independent research and system improvement.
Training
Bachelor’s degree
Total: 4 years
Work–Life
Computer-based analytical work in a controlled environment, consistent pacing, and infrequent meetings with no travel requirements.
US salary
(25% / Median):
$82,630 / $112,590
Illinois salary
(25% / Median):
$82,010 / $113,490
Logistics Analyst
O*NET-SOC: 13-1081.02 FP Tool Cert
Fit Summary: This is one of the strongest matches on the list because it combines your love of logistics with analytical, structured work. The role is quiet, data-driven, and focused on solving concrete problems. You would enjoy optimizing systems and improving processes. It offers independence, predictable routines, and clear metrics.
Training
Bachelor’s degree
Total: 4 years
Work–Life
Quiet analytical setting with stable schedules, systems evaluation tasks, and extremely limited site observation or travel.
US salary
(25% / Median):
$62,920 / $80,880
Illinois salary
(25% / Median):
$58,760 / $76,550

Tier 2 – Applied Bridge

Urban and Regional Planner
O*NET-SOC: 19-3051.00 FP Tool Cert
Fit Summary: Urban planning aligns with your long-standing interest in architecture and structured systems. It involves detailed analysis, long-term planning, and measurable outcomes—all strong matches. The work is mostly indoor and research-driven. As long as public engagement is limited, this role suits your quiet, structured style.
Training
Bachelor’s degree
Total: 4 years
Work–Life
Primarily indoor planning work with structured long-term projects, predictable hours, and occasional scheduled meetings but little travel.
US salary
(25% / Median):
$66,210 / $83,720
Illinois salary
(25% / Median):
$61,540 / $80,140
Transportation Planner
O*NET-SOC: 19-3099.01 FP Tool Cert
Fit Summary: Transportation planning fits your interest in logistics and system optimization. The work requires quiet analysis, structured modeling, and improving existing systems. You would appreciate the predictable workflows and measurable results. It allows you to apply logic and detail-oriented thinking to large-scale problems.
Training
Bachelor’s degree
Total: 4 years
Work–Life
Office-centered modeling and analysis with consistent routines, scheduled planning cycles, and occasional coordination meetings but minimal travel.
US salary
(25% / Median):
$79,210 / $100,340
Illinois salary
(25% / Median):
$79,320 / $94,520
Financial Analyst
O*NET-SOC: 13-2051.00 FP Tool Cert
Fit Summary: Financial analysis fits your analytical mindset and desire for concrete data. The work is structured, predictable, and highly detail-driven, which matches your cognitive style. You would enjoy evaluating numbers, trends, and measurable outcomes. As long as the environment is not overly social or chaotic, this career suits your strengths well.
Training
Bachelor’s degree
Total: 4 years
Work–Life
Quiet office-based analysis with defined reporting cycles, stable daytime schedules, and no required travel outside occasional briefings.
US salary
(25% / Median):
$78,300 / $101,350
Illinois salary
(25% / Median):
$77,890 / $101,400
Market Research Analyst
O*NET-SOC: 13-1161.00 FP Tool Cert
Fit Summary: This role fits your analytical mindset and preference for structured data over ambiguous creative tasks. You would enjoy identifying trends through measurable evidence and methodical research. The work is quiet, independent, and grounded in logic. As long as presentations are minimal, the role aligns well.
Training
Bachelor’s degree
Total: 4 years
Work–Life
Predictable research cycles in a controlled indoor setting with independent data work and occasional meetings but no travel demands.
US salary
(25% / Median):
$56,220 / $76,950
Illinois salary
(25% / Median):
$55,030 / $72,840

Tier 3 – Creative Extension

Technical Writer
O*NET-SOC: 27-3042.00 FP Tool Cert
Fit Summary: Technical writing fits your detail orientation, preference for clarity, and ability to work independently. You would enjoy creating structured, precise documentation with definite rules and consistent standards. The role is quiet, behind-the-scenes, and free from public speaking. It also allows you to explain complex systems logically—something you do naturally.
Training
Bachelor’s degree
Total: 4 years
Work–Life
Solitary document creation in a quiet indoor space with consistent timelines, steady pacing, and no travel obligations.
US salary
(25% / Median):
$68,640 / $91,670
Illinois salary
(25% / Median):
$62,550 / $79,690
Educational, Guidance, & Career Counselor
O*NET-SOC: 21-1012.00 FP Tool Cert
Fit Summary: This role aligns strongly with your desire to help individuals one-on-one and your interest in guiding students toward meaningful decisions. The work allows you to use your analytical thinking to help others make structured choices. You prefer private interactions, which fits counseling sessions well. This career also reflects your long-term aspiration to help students navigate paths logically.
Training
Bachelor’s degree
Total: 4 years
Work–Life
Structured indoor counseling environment with planned appointments, predictable routines, and no travel outside occasional training days.
US salary
(25% / Median):
$51,690 / $65,140
Illinois salary
(25% / Median):
$50,140 / $61,210