Hello Leec,
I compiled a number of resources that will provide you with current
career statistics and forecasts that will help you make your
decision. The forecasts are for the year 2008- 2010 which are the most
current according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Highest Paying Jobs (National Averages)
Requiring Four Year Degree
$69,000 Petroleum Engineers
$67,000 Actuaries
$60,000 Aerospace Engineers
$57,000 Chemical Engineers
$56,000 Pharmacists
$56,000 Computer Engineers
$55,000 Production Engineers
$54,000 Electrical Engineers
$53,000 Geologists
$53,000 Physical Therapists
$52,000 Economists
$51,000 Civil Engineers
$50,000 Systems Analysts
$50,000 Computer Scientists
$49,000 Mechanical Engineers
$48,000 Architects
Requiring Two Year Degree:
$43,000 Dental Hygienists
$40,000 Registered Nurse
$39,000 Nuclear Medicine Technician
$35,000 Cardiology Technician
$35,000 Electrical Technician
$35,000 Paralegal
$33,000 Respiratory Therapist
$32,000 Healthcare Support Specialist
$32,000 Radiologic Technician
Requiring Graduate Degree:
$99,000 Physicians
$86,000 Dentists
$72,000 Attorneys
$65,000 Optometrists
$64,000 Chiropractors
$63,000 Physicists
$54,000 Veterinarians
$50,000 Psychologists
Professions that are expected to be in high demand through the year
2008.
Computer Engineers
Physical Therapists
Systems Analysts
Computer Scientists
Dental Hygienists
Registered Nurse
Paralegal
Resumagic Website: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.resumagic.com/highestpayingjobs.html
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Highest Paying Occupations:
The U.S. Department of Labor published a chart with median annual
earnings by occupation with annual average job openings due to net
replacements needs and growth projected from 1998-2008. You may see
this chart with a summary at this direct link:
http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2001/Fall/oochart.pdf
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Highest Paying Degrees:
At the following link there is a chart with the current highest paying
degrees. Each career includes salary and growth.
http://money.cnn.com/2002/04/03/pf/college/q_hotdiploma/index.htm
The occupations that are expected to continue growing at an
above-average rate through the year 2008 are shown here with their
growth in percentages
http://www.resumagic.com/fastestgrowingjobs.html
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According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002-03 Edition
published by the U.S. Department of Labor the following are the
fastest growing occupations and occupations projected to have the
largest numerical increases in employment between 2000 and 2010 by
level of education:
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Fastest Growing Occupations
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First-professional degree:
Veterinarians
Pharmacists
Chiropractors
Optometrists
Lawyers
Doctoral degree:
Computer and information scientists, research
Medical scientists
Postsecondary teachers
Biological scientists
Astronomers and physicists
Master’s degree:
Audiologists
Speech-language pathologists
Mental health and substance abuse social workers
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors
Physical therapists
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Occupations Having the Largest Category
Numerical Increases in Employment
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First-professional degree:
Lawyers
Physicians and surgeons
Pharmacists
Clergy
Veterinarians
Doctoral degree:
Postsecondary teachers
Biological scientists
Computer and information scientists, research
Medical scientists
Astronomers and physicists
Master’s degree:
Educational, vocational, and school counselors
Physical therapists
Speech-language pathologists
Psychologists
Mental health and substance abuse social workers
U.S. Department of Labor: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002-03
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/print/ocotjt1.htm
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Major occupational groups with highest mean hourly wages, 2001
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Major
Occupational Mean hourly wage
Group
Business and financial operations $24.32
Architecture and engineering $27.08
Computer and mathematical $29.02
Legal $33.19
Management $34.04
U.S. Department of Labor
http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2002/nov/wk1/art04.htm
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Ranking of Best Rated Jobs for the 21st Century through 2008
Based on Fast Growth, Low Unemployment and Above-Average Salaries:
Systems Analyst
Managers & Executives
Registered Nurses
Secondary Teachers
Clerical Managers
Database Administrators
Maintenance Technicians
Special Ed Teachers
Computer Engineers
Social Workers
Hospitality Managers
University Professors
Computer Systems Mgrs
Licensed Practical Nurses
Financial Experts
Marketing Managers
Computer Programmers
Coaches & Trainers
Attorneys
Physicians
Electrical Engineers
Corrections Officers
Physical Therapists
Info Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.resumagic.com/bestratedjobs.html
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Best Industries for the 21st Century:
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The following fields are associated with very healthy industries which
are expected to continue growing at a faster than average rate through
the year 2010:
Healthcare
Administration, Nursing, Physical Health, Dentistry, Mental Health
Technology
Biotechnology, Engineering, Information Technology
Business and Professional Services
Financial Services (Banking, Securities, Accounting, Insurance), Human
Resources, Law, Communications, Public Relations, Sales and Marketing,
Food Services
Public Service
Social Services, Education, State and Local Government
http://www.resumagic.com/21stcenturyjobs.html
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Ranking of the 20 Most Satisfying Careers
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Actuary
Software Engineer
Systems Analyst
Accountant
Paralegal
Mathematician
Medical Secretary
Computer Programmer
Parole Officer
Medical Records Technician
Dietician
Medical Technologist
Statistician
Audiologist
Hospital Administrator
Dental Hygienist
Medical Laboratory Technician
Urban/Regional Planner
Biologist
Sociologist
http://www.resumagic.com/x_mostsatisfying.html
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Additional information that may interest you:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor provides a large variety of interesting
career charts, statistics and forecasts at this direct link:
http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/ooqindex.htm
The Next Hot Jobs:
A list of the ten hotest jobs including salaries and forecasts for
each one.
http://www.mycoolcareer.com/news_112102nexthotjobs.html
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U.S. highest paying careers 2002, Forecasts, statistics, ranking, best
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I hope you find this helpful and if any part of my answer is unclear,
please don't hesitate to ask for clarification. I'll be happy to be
of further assistance!
Best Regards,
Bobbie7-ga |
