Career Stats

• Growth & Wages*
• Moderate Growth
• +/-$30,570
• Job Prospects
• Hospitality
• Resorts and Spas
• Cruise Travel
• Travel Concierge

Career Profile

Travel Agent Careers

Few careers offer as much excitement as travel agent careers. Imagine jet-setting to exotic locales on familiarization or "fam" tours. Getting discounts on transportation and lodging. And having a respected travel agent career that is the envy of your friends and family. As a travel agent, you can make this all a reality. There are over 105,000 travel agent jobs in every part of the U.S. About 76% of those positions are with travel arrangement and reservation services and 60% are in travel agencies. In addition, many travel agents provide travel consulting services from home after they gain some experience. Some 17% of people in travel agency careers are self-employed.*

Did you know?

The best opportunities for growth in travel agent careers are in planning itineraries and making arrangements for customized travel and tours. For instance, the growing senior market and interest in adventure travel and travel volunteering have opened new doors for travel agents. Luxury travel remains in demand by many people. There are also opportunities for travel agent careers if you want to organize and sell tours for international visitors to the U.S.

Training for Travel Agent Careers

PCDI's travel agent school is designed to provide you with the tools for success in travel agent careers. Our 11 easy to follow, comprehensive courses will equip you with the knowledge necessary to succeed as a travel agent. Since each lesson is offered online, you set your own pace. Study when or wherever is best for you. That means you could be ready to pursue travel agent careers in as little as 6 months.

We make getting started easy. All your study materials, including textbooks and workbooks, are included in our low tuition. Plus, interest-free monthly payment plans make getting your travel agent training affordable.

Why Wait?

Start your travel agent career today! Enroll online or call 1-888-909-0558 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.

Interested in Travel Agent careers? Learn more about our travel agent course materials and options for financing your education by visiting AshworthCollege.edu. Ashworth College is a division of PCDI, a leader in distance education.

* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Travel Agents