Top 5: Degree Required1 Registered Nurse 711k+ Associate’s 26% inc. Postsecondary Teacher 305k+ Doctoral or Professional 17% inc. Elementary Teacher 248k+ Bachelor’s 16% inc. Accountant/Auditor 607k+ Bachelor’s 15% inc. Physician/Surgeon 168k+ Doctoral or Professional 24% inc.

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HIGH DEMAND CAREERS: Largest Growth

Registered Nurse 711k+ 26% inc. Retail Salesperson 706k+ 16% inc. Home Health Aide 706k+ 69% inc. Personal Care Aide 607k+ 70% inc. General Office Clerk 489k+

16% inc.

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Top 10: Degree Required1 Biomedical Engineer 9k+ Bachelor’s 61% inc. Veterinary Tech. 41k+ Associate’s 52% inc. Physical Therapy Asst. 30k+ Associate’s 45% inc. Event Planner 31k+ Bachelor’s 43% inc. Medical Sonographer 23k+ Associate’s 43% inc. Occupational Therapy Asst. 12k+ Associate’s 43% inc. Interpreter/Translator 24k+ Bachelor’s 42% inc. Marketing Analyst 116k+ Bachelor’s 41% inc. Family Therapist 14k+ Master’s 41% inc. Physical Therapist 77k+ Doctoral or Professional 39% inc.

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HIGH DEMAND CAREERS: Fastest Growth

Personal Care Aide 670k+ 70% inc. Home Health Aide 706k+ 69% inc. Biomedical Engineer 9k+ 61% inc. Brickmason 17k+ 60% inc. Carpenter 25k+ 55% inc. Veterinary Tech. 41k+ 52% inc.

Iron Worker 9k+ 48% inc.

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Top 7 Overall1

HIGH DEMAND INDUSTRIES: Fastest Growth

Healthcare Support Occupations 34% inc.; 1,443,700+ jobs; $24,760 median wage

Most growth for: Home Health Aide, Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy Assistant/Aide Personal Care and Service Occupations 26% inc.; 1,336,600+ jobs; $20,640 median wage

Most growth for: Personal Care Aide, Nonfarm Animal Caretaker, Childcare Worker, Fitness Trainer/Instructor, Residential Advisor Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 25% inc.; 2,019,700+ jobs; $58,490 median wage

Most growth for: Physician/Surgeon, Nurse (RN/LPN), Pharmacy Tech., Veterinary Tech., Therapist (OT, PT, Speech, Respiratory) Community and Social Service Occupations 24% inc.; 582,300+ jobs; $39,280 median wage

Most growth for: Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counsellor, Healthcare Social Worker, Health Educator Construction and Extraction Occupations 22% inc.; 1,407,200+ jobs; $39,080 median wage

Most growth for: Supervisor, Brickmason, Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, Construction Laborer, Construction Trade Helper Computer and Mathematical Occupations 22% inc.; 778,300+ jobs; $73,720 median wage

Most growth for: Database and Systems Administrator, Actuary, Software Developer, Computer Systems Analyst, Web Developer Business and Financial Operations Occupations 17% inc.; 1,172,500+ jobs; $60,670 median wage

Most growth for: Management Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Financial Analyst/Advisor, Event Planner, Cost Estimator

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LOW DEMAND INDUSTRIES1 Postal Service (181.1% dec.)

Federal Non-Defence Government (121.8% dec.)

Apparel Knitting Mills (91.6% dec.) Newspaper, Periodical, & Book

Publishers (61.6% dec.) Manufacturing (55.7% dec.)

1 Source: Employment Projections Program, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; 2 Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers

Biomedical Engineers Typical Path: Bachelor’s in Biomedical, Biologi-cal, or Biological Systems Engineering or Biosci-ences. M.D. or PhD preferred. Alternative Path: Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Agricultural Engineering, Life Sciences, Biology, Pharmacy, or Veterinary Science. Required Skills: Strong research experience and documented research training, background in medi-cal device technology, patent drafting experience, excellent computer skills, creativity, effective oral and written communication. 10 Year Growth Projection: 61% Median Pay Range: $81,000

 

HIGH DEMAND CAREERS: Math & Engineering

Actuary

Typical Path: Bachelor’s in Math, Statistics,

Actuarial Science, Finance, Economics, or Business. Alternative Path: Bachelor’s in any field with knowledge and understanding of applied statistics, economics, math (including calculus and probabil-ity), corporate finance, and pass certifications. Required Skills: Strong background in math, statistics, and general business, strong computer skills (spreadsheet, database, and statistical analysis software), knowledge of programming languages, well-rounded, strong communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and ability to keep up with cur-rent economic trends and legislation. 10 Year Growth Projection: 21% Median Pay Range: $87,650

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Occupational Therapist Typical Path: A Master's degree or higher in Oc-cupational Therapy (OT). Common Bachelor’s in-clude biology, psychology, sociology, liberal arts, anthropology, and anatomy. Alternative Path: Must gain professional OT degree, but Bachelor’s can be in any field as long as pre-requisites are met before graduation. Many OT schools prefer volunteer or work experience in healthcare. Required Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to help people in need, active listening and learning, reading comprehension, speaking, critical thinking, service orientation, social perceptiveness, and time management. 10 Year Growth Projection: 26% Median Pay Range: $72,320

HIGH DEMAND CAREERS: Science

Physical Therapist

Typical Path: Master’s or Doctoral in Physi-

cal Therapy (PT). Common Bachelor’s include Biol-ogy, Chemistry, and Exercise Science/Physiology. Alternative Path: Must gain professional PT degree, but Bachelor’s can be in any field as long as pre-requisites are met before graduation. Many PT schools also require volunteer experience in physical therapy departments, hospitals, or clinics. Required Skills: Practice evidence-based re-search, well-organized, detail oriented, caring, strong interpersonal skills, and a desire to help people in need. 10 Year Growth Projection: 30% Median Pay Range: $76,310

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Financial Analyst Typical Path: Bachelor’s in a business related field. An MBA or a master's degree in finance is often required. Alternative Path: Bachelor’s in any field with knowledge and understanding of statistics, econom-ics, and business, knowledge of accounting policies and procedures, corporate budgeting, and financial analysis.  Required Skills: Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills, communication, detail-oriented, motivated to seek out obscure information, familiar with economics, tax laws, and money mar-kets, and ability to work with spreadsheets and sta-tistical packages. 10 Year Growth Projection: 20% Median Pay Range: $74,350

HIGH DEMAND CAREERS: Business

Accountants and Auditors

Typical Path: Bachelor’s in accounting or

related business field and certifications (Certified Public Accountant [CPA], Certified Management Accountant [CMA], Certified information Systems Auditor [CISA], Chartered Financial Analyst [CFA], and Certified Financial Planner [CFA]). Alternative Path: Bachelor’s in Risk Manage-ment or Economics or Associate’s with certifications in accounting and work experience. Required Skills: Mathematical, critical think-ing, reading comprehension, good working with peo-ple, computers, and business systems, and good judgment and decision making. 10 Year Growth Projection: 15% Median Pay Range: $61,000

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Computer Software Engineers Typical Path: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or Math. Alternative Path: Bachelor’s in a business re-lated field or physical sciences. Required Skills: Programming, deductive & in-ductive reasoning, complex problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, effective oral and written com-munication, and ability to develop, evaluate, and implement solutions. 10 Year Growth Projection: 32% Median Pay Range: $87,790

HIGH DEMAND CAREERS: Technology

Computer Network Systems Analysts

Typical Path: Bachelor’s in a computer re-

lated field (Computer & Information Science, Man-agement Information Systems, Information Technol-ogy), MBA’s are preferred for more complex posi-tions. Alternative Path: Bachelor’s in a business re-lated field or Associate’s in any field with proper technical certifications and work experience. Required Skills: Complex problem-solving, ability to multitask, detail-oriented, knowledge of operation and system analysis, knowledge of pro-gramming, critical thinking, and effective oral and written communication. 10 Year Growth Projection: 20% Median Pay Range: $69,160

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