Job Growth Estimates
Careers expected to see major growth
When you make the decision to further your education, you not only increase your chances of finding a better job, but you also increase your earning potential. You will be committing a lot of time and money towards earning your degree, so it is important to carefully consider all the choices available to you before making your final decision. Knowing which occupations are expected to show large growth over the coming years can help guide you towards selecting a career which will continue to be in high demand when you are ready to enter the job market.
These jobs will experience strong growth and be in great demand for the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
| 1. Network systems and data communications analysts |
53% |
$64,600 |
| 2. Computer applications software engineers |
45% |
$79,780 |
| 3. Database administrators |
29% |
$64,670 |
| 4. Computer systems software engineers |
28% |
$85,370 |
| 5. Network and computer systems administrators |
27% |
$62,130 |
| 1. Home health aides |
49% |
$19,420 |
| 2. Makeup artists, theatrical and performance |
40% |
$31,820 |
| 3. Medical assistants |
35% |
$26,290 |
| 4. Skin care specialists |
34% |
$26,170 |
| 5. Dental assistants |
29% |
$30,220 |
| 1. Personal financial advisors |
41% |
$66,120 |
| 2. Financial analysts |
34% |
$66,590 |
| 3. Management analysts |
22% |
$68,050 |
| 4. Meeting and convention planners |
20% |
$42,180 |
| 5. Cost estimators |
19% |
$52,940 |
| 1. Veterinarians |
35% |
$71,990 |
| 2. Physician assistants |
27% |
$74,980 |
| 3. Physical therapists |
27% |
$66,200 |
| 4. Radiation therapists |
25% |
$66,170 |
| 5. Registered nurses |
23% |
$57,280 |
| 1. Preschool teachers, except special education |
26% |
$22,680 |
| 2. Postsecondary teachers |
23% |
$56,120 |
| 3. Self-enrichment education teachers |
23% |
$33,440 |
| 4. Instructional coordinators |
22% |
$52,790 |
5. Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten and
elementary school |
20% |
$46,360 |
