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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$67,380
($32.39/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
367
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$56,840
($27.33/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
32
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$48,630
($23.38/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
383
Manufacturing
Star Rating:
Education: Associate's degree
 
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$54,910
($26.40/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
248
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Star Rating:
Education: Associate's degree
 
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$45,370
($21.81/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
36
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Star Rating:
Education: Associate's degree
 
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$45,510
($21.88/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
73
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$85,660
($41.18/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
2,821