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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

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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

Very Strong Growth

2.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Data Scientists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$126,940

($61.03/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

3.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

616

Medical and Health Services Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$105,640

($50.79/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

3.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,562

Information Security Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$125,930

($60.54/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

3.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

624

Operations Research Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$101,190

($48.65/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

227

Computer and Information Systems Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$164,210

($78.95/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,788

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$64,710

($31.11/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

798

Occupational Therapy Aides

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$69,420

($33.38/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

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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

Very Strong Growth

1.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

123

Registered Nurses

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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

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

7,925

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

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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

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

550

Computer Systems Analysts

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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

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,807

Natural Sciences Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$163,910

($78.80/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

405

All Other Computer Occupations

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Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$83,840

($40.31/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

564

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

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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

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Management Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$100,570

($48.35/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,369

Database Architects

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$125,860

($60.51/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

205

Human Resources Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$64,880

($31.19/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,902

Database Administrators

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$104,990

($50.48/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

165

Administrative Services Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$99,690

($47.93/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

602

All Other Managers

Star Rating:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$124,110

($59.67/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,422

All Other Biological Scientists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$95,070

($45.71/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

125

Compliance Officers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$70,190

($33.75/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

701

Human Resources Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$129,960

($62.48/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

523

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

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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

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

647

Chief Executives

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

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Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

164

Median Annual Wage
Education
Experience Needed
Description

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

$43,720 ($25.59/hr)

Associate's degree

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars advise organizations on computerized healthcare systems and analyze clinical data.

Data Scientists

$126,940 ($61.03/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

Medical and Health Services Managers

$105,640 ($50.79/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Medical and Health Services Managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They may manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must adapt to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.

Information Security Analysts

$125,930 ($60.54/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Information Security Analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems.

Operations Research Analysts

$101,190 ($48.65/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Operations Research Analysts use mathematics and logic to help organizations make informed decisions and solve problems.

Computer and Information Systems Managers

$164,210 ($78.95/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Computer and Information Systems Managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

$64,710 ($31.11/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

Less than 5 years

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions.

Occupational Therapy Aides

$69,420 ($33.38/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

None

Occupational T Ades help patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. Occupational Therapy Aides typically perform support activities and work under the direction of occupational therapists.

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

$62,010 ($29.81/hr)

Associate's degree

None

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians operate special equipment to create images or conduct tests. They work closely with physicians and surgeons, who view the images and test results to assess and diagnose medical conditions.

Registered Nurses

$79,580 ($38.26/hr)

Associate's degree

None

Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families.

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

$65,210 ($31.35/hr)

Associate's degree

None

Radiologic Technologists, also known as radiographers, perform x rays and other diagnostic imaging examinations on patients.

Computer Systems Analysts

$105,770 ($50.85/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Computer Systems Analysts, sometimes called systems architects, study an organization's current computer systems and procedures and design improvements to them. In doing so, these analysts help the organization operate more efficiently.

Natural Sciences Managers

$163,910 ($78.80/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Natural Sciences Managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists. They direct activities related to research and development, and coordinate activities such as testing, quality control, and production.

All Other Computer Occupations

$83,840 ($40.31/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Computer Occupations include personnel who work on computers, including IT, computer systems, and security. This category includes all computer occupations not contained somewhere else.

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

$100,490 ($48.31/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers combine engineering principles with sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software.

Management Analysts

$100,570 ($48.35/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Management Analysts, often called management consultants, recommend ways to improve an organization's efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.

Database Architects

$125,860 ($60.51/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Database Architects create or organize systems to store and secure a variety of data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. They also make sure that the data are available to authorized users.

Human Resources Specialists

$64,880 ($31.19/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Human Resources Specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations.

Database Administrators

$104,990 ($50.48/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Database Administrators create or organize systems to store and secure a variety of data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. They also make sure that the data are available to authorized users.

Administrative Services Managers

$99,690 ($47.93/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Administrative Services Managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently. The specific responsibilities vary, but these managers typically maintain facilities and supervise activities that include recordkeeping, mail distribution, and office upkeep. In a small organization, they may direct all support services and may be called the business office manager. Large organizations may have several layers of administrative managers who specialize in different areas.

All Other Managers

$124,110 ($59.67/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Managers supervise and coordinate a team of workers. This category includes all managers not contained somewhere else.

All Other Biological Scientists

$95,070 ($45.71/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Biological Scientists study and conduct research and analysis on living organisms. This category includes all biological scientists not contained somewhere else.

Compliance Officers

$70,190 ($33.75/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Compliance Officers examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

Human Resources Managers

$129,960 ($62.48/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Human Resources Managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization's management and its employees.

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

$94,120 ($45.25/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Network and Computer Systems Administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks. They organize, install, and support an organization's computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.

Chief Executives

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Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Chief Executives plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.

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