A 10-Year look at the Best Jobs in the Market

See what careers will command the best salaries in the coming years

There are many factors which impact the job market. Over the next few years, some significant changes will occur which will not only affect the face of the market, but will also go a long way in a determining which jobs will grow and flourish and which will decline. "Baby Boomers" make up the largest demographic group in the U.S. These individuals were born between 1946 and 1964, and over the next few years, they will be heading into retirement. This generation has maintained its health and vitality over the years and this fact has allowed Baby Boomers to stay in the job market longer than any other generation in our country's history. As this large number of people grows older, it will have a huge impact on the health industry.

Advances in the pharmaceutical industry will also impact the job market in the future. People will live longer and diseases that were once considered fatal will have treatment options available to those afflicted with certain illnesses. The increasing lifespan of people living in the U.S. will affect the assisted care industry as well as the pharmaceutical industry.

As more and more families require two income-earners to make ends meet, and the number of single parent households continues to grow, the need for quality child care will certainly play a role in the changing face of the job market over the next few years. Parents will demand not only quality care but will expect workers to be trained in early childhood development or other related fields.

Technology is expected to continue to grow at an amazingly rapid pace over the coming years. Companies will need to stay one step ahead of the competition and that means having talented, highly trained employees. When you make the decision to further your education by earning your degree, you are really making an investment in your future. You may want to consider some of the careers listed below when you are planning your curriculum. These jobs are projected to be very much in demand over the next ten years which means, upon graduation, you will have a degree that has value and which makes you very sought-after in the job market.

Healthcare

The healthcare industry is booming and there is little evidence to suggest it will slow down any time soon. On the contrary, it is expected to experience enormous growth in the coming years. One of the reasons for this is the aging Baby Boomer generation and their retirement from the workforce. Registered nurses will make up the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.4 million jobs. Almost 20% of the jobs in the U.S. will be related to the healthcare industry. Employment growth is expected to soar in the smaller home health care services industry. The home health aides sector will see growth of 56%.

Childcare Services

Parents are demanding higher quality from their child care providers and the industry has and will continue to respond to these demands with a variety of programs which are attuned to the needs of both the children and the parents. More and more parents will be working in the coming years and they will need and expect reliable, quality daycare. This is expected to cause enormous growth in the childcare industry. In previous years, day care providers endured low wages, poor job security and high stress. But with the explosive demand for quality daycare now seen in the marketplace, parents are putting a high premium on enrolling their children in reputable facilities that have strong learning programs and highly trained employees. Parents understand that quality daycare programs require talented, educated employees and they are willing to pay top dollar to enroll their children in these programs.

Computers and Information Technology

The computer and technology industry is projected to show enormous growth over the coming years. The software publishing market, a relatively new sector in the IT market, is growing by 68%, which is nearly double since 1990. There is a constant demand for educational and entertainment software, most of which is continuously being updated. Cyberterrorism, hackers, and viruses have all created a huge demand in the area of cybersecurity experts and security managers. Qualified computer specialists continue to be in high demand in a marketplace where nearly everything is dependent, in some way, on computers and the internet. This demand will only increase over the next ten years.

Financial and Business Services

Employment service jobs are expected to grow by nearly 46% in the near future. 1.6 million new jobs will be created in the employment staffing and temporary staffing industries. Businesses are turning to employment agencies to arrange short term or flexible employment within their companies. Businesses that are seasonal in nature are also depending on professional agencies to supply their workforce. The financial services area will also maintain steady growth over the next few years. The demand for qualified accountants and auditors will continue as more and more businesses are faced with shifting financial rules and regulations and corporate financial oversight demands. They will need these trained professionals to ensure that they adhere to all the guidelines required by the various financial governing bodies and the government itself.