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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$105,770
($50.85/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,807
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Health Science
Epidemiologists info add
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Education: Master's degree
 
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Master's degree
Median Annual Wage
$77,170
($37.10/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
3.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
11
Health Science
Occupational Therapy Assistants info add
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Education: Associate's degree
 
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Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$70,750
($34.01/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
3.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
258
Health Science
Physical Therapist Assistants info add
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Education: Associate's degree
 
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Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$63,170
($30.37/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
3.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
539
Health Science
Genetic Counselors info add
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Education: Master's degree
 
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Master's degree
Median Annual Wage
$84,500
($40.63/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
13
Health Science
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars info add
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Education: Associate's degree
 
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Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$43,720
($21.02/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
56
Information Technology
Web Developers info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$76,530
($36.79/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
216
Health Science
Respiratory Therapists info add
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Education: Associate's degree
 
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Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$69,070
($33.21/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
342
Information Technology
Web and Digital Interface Designers info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$83,040
($39.93/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
361
Education and Training
Postsecondary Nursing Instructors and Teachers info add
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Education: Doctoral or professional degree
 
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Doctoral or professional degree
Median Annual Wage
$71,780
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
259
Marketing
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$74,910
($36.01/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
3,531
Health Science
Occupational Therapists info add
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Education: Master's degree
 
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Master's degree
Median Annual Wage
$91,100
($43.80/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
266
Human Services
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists info add
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Education: Doctoral or professional degree
 
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Doctoral or professional degree
Median Annual Wage
$78,630
($37.80/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
138
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Industrial Engineers info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$94,040
($45.21/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
774
Health Science
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians info add
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Education: Associate's degree
 
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Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$62,010
($29.81/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
123
Health Science
Dietitians and Nutritionists info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$63,010
($30.30/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
208
Health Science
Registered Nurses info add
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Education: Associate's degree
 
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Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$79,580
($38.26/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
7,925
Human Services
Healthcare Social Workers info add
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Education: Master's degree
 
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Master's degree
Median Annual Wage
$62,320
($29.96/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
376
Human Services
Health Education Specialists info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$53,690
($25.81/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
155
Human Services
Social and Community Service Managers info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$67,910
($32.65/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
313
Health Science
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians info add
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Education: Associate's degree
 
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Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$65,210
($31.35/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
550
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Technical Writers info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$82,590
($39.71/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
240
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$100,490
($48.31/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
57
Health Science
Radiation Therapists info add
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Education: Associate's degree
 
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Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$87,280
($41.96/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
32
Information Technology
Computer Network Support Specialists info add
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Education: Associate's degree
 
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Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$77,540
($37.28/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
405
Human Services
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers info add
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Education: Master's degree
 
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Master's degree
Median Annual Wage
$53,220
($25.59/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
130
Education and Training
Postsecondary Business Teachers info add
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Education: Doctoral or professional degree
 
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Doctoral or professional degree
Median Annual Wage
$76,820
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
279
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Social Science Research Assistants info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$52,490
($25.23/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
432
Human Services
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists info add
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Education: Master's degree
 
Master's degree
Median Annual Wage
$81,160
($39.02/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
41
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
All Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians info add
Star Rating:
Education: Associate's degree
 
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$64,650
($31.08/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
262
Finance
All Other Financial Specialists info add
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$78,010
($37.50/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
240
Manufacturing
Calibration Technologists and Technicians info add
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Education: Associate's degree
 
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Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$71,880
($34.56/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
53
Education and Training
Instructional Coordinators info add
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Education: Master's degree
 
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Master's degree
Median Annual Wage
$62,050
($29.83/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
659
Business, Management and Administration
All Other Business Operations Specialists info add
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$76,790
($36.92/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
3,457
Education and Training
Postsecondary Computer Science Teachers info add
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Education: Doctoral or professional degree
 
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Doctoral or professional degree
Median Annual Wage
$75,140
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
129
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
All Other Biological Scientists info add
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$95,070
($45.71/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
125
Education and Training
Postsecondary Education Administrators info add
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Education: Master's degree
 
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Master's degree
Median Annual Wage
$100,480
($48.31/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
448
Education and Training
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists info add
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Education: Master's degree
 
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Master's degree
Median Annual Wage
$61,050
($29.35/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
424
Manufacturing
Electrical and Electronics Drafters info add
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Education: Associate's degree
 
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Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$67,030
($32.22/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
61
Human Services
School Psychologists info add
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Education: Master's degree
 
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Master's degree
Median Annual Wage
$67,530
($32.47/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
87
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Producers and Directors info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$60,590
($29.13/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
305
Information Technology
Network and Computer Systems Administrators info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$94,120
($45.25/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
647
Manufacturing
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians info add
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Education: Associate's degree
 
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Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$68,590
($32.97/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
259
Education and Training
Preschool and Daycare Education and Childcare Administrators info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$49,330
($23.72/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
161
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