Career Exploration

274 careers found.

Accountants and Auditors

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

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Starting Salary (US):$56,014

Median Salary (US): $83,678

Employment (US): 1,449,500

Actors

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.

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Starting Salary:$34,320

Median Salary (US): $60,424

Employment (US): 55,000

Actuaries

Industries: Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

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Starting Salary (US):$78,562

Median Salary (US): $130,000

Employment (US): 26,670

Acute Care Nurses

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

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Starting Salary (US):$68,931

Median Salary (US): $97,552

Employment (US): 3,379,720

Adapted Physical Education Specialists

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 33,930

Administrative Services Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

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Starting Salary (US):$67,101

Median Salary (US): $114,130

Employment (US): 263,960

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.

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Starting Salary (US):$41,808

Median Salary (US): $61,547

Employment (US): 37,310

Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, per state regulations, and the administration of psychotherapy.

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Starting Salary (US):$68,931

Median Salary (US): $97,552

Employment (US): 3,379,720

Advertising Sales Agents

Industries: Sales and Related Occupations

Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.

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Starting Salary (US):$35,235

Median Salary (US): $64,813

Employment (US): 91,700

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

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Starting Salary (US):$48,006

Median Salary (US): $82,888

Employment (US): 12,620

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 8,920

Animal Trainers

Industries: Personal Care and Service Occupations

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

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Starting Salary (US):$29,598

Median Salary (US): $39,978

Employment (US): 18,770

Anthropologists and Archeologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.

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Starting Salary (US):$49,046

Median Salary (US): $70,762

Employment (US): 8,990

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 5,240

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Industries: Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

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Starting Salary (US):$62,296

Median Salary (US): $99,278

Employment (US): 106,770

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 7,700

Archivists

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

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Starting Salary (US):$39,978

Median Salary (US): $64,542

Employment (US): 7,970

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 11,300

Art Directors

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.

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Starting Salary (US):$64,896

Median Salary (US): $114,858

Employment (US): 53,070

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 93,560

Astronomers

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.

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Starting Salary (US):$78,000

Median Salary (US): $128,835

Employment (US): 2,120

Athletes and Sports Competitors

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Compete in athletic events.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 15,070

Athletic Trainers

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 30,500

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 9,900

Bill and Account Collectors

Industries: Office and Administrative Support Occupations

Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties include receiving payment and posting amount to customer's account, preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond, initiating repossession proceedings or service disconnection, and keeping records of collection and status of accounts.

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Starting Salary (US):$34,403

Median Salary (US): $47,029

Employment (US): 158,830

Biochemists and Biophysicists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.

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Starting Salary (US):$74,277

Median Salary (US): $127,421

Employment (US): 33,830

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Industries: Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

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Starting Salary (US):$71,864

Median Salary (US): $109,366

Employment (US): 23,480

Biofuels Production Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.

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Starting Salary (US):$78,000

Median Salary (US): $126,069

Employment (US): 246,250

Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.

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Starting Salary (US):$120,806

Median Salary (US): $171,267

Employment (US): 220,260

Bioinformatics Scientists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.

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Starting Salary (US):$60,424

Median Salary (US): $98,925

Employment (US): 55,850

Bioinformatics Technicians

Industries: Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Apply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.

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Starting Salary (US):$47,986

Median Salary (US): $81,494

Employment (US): 3,720

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 50,190

Biological Technicians

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

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Starting Salary (US):$40,331

Median Salary (US): $57,512

Employment (US): 69,620

Biologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

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Starting Salary (US):$60,424

Median Salary (US): $98,925

Employment (US): 55,850

Biomass Power Plant Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.

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Starting Salary (US):$78,000

Median Salary (US): $126,069

Employment (US): 246,250

Biostatisticians

Industries: Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

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Starting Salary (US):$64,002

Median Salary (US): $105,643

Employment (US): 29,030

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

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Starting Salary (US):$28,184

Median Salary (US): $47,341

Employment (US): 21,240

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.

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Starting Salary (US):$74,298

Median Salary (US): $141,898

Employment (US): 622,190

Budget Analysts

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

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Starting Salary (US):$62,254

Median Salary (US): $91,645

Employment (US): 47,160

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 82,150

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

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Starting Salary (US):$38,522

Median Salary (US): $74,984

Employment (US): 21,550

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 16,870

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 111,420

Chemical Engineers

Industries: Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.

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Starting Salary (US):$79,435

Median Salary (US): $125,050

Employment (US): 21,070

Chemical Technicians

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

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Starting Salary (US):$41,746

Median Salary (US): $60,382

Employment (US): 57,540

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 19,980

Chemists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

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Starting Salary (US):$58,469

Median Salary (US): $91,250

Employment (US): 82,770

Chief Executives

Industries: Management Occupations

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

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Starting Salary (US):$75,691

Median Salary (US): $213,990

Employment (US): 204,350

Chief Sustainability Officers

Industries: Management Occupations

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

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Starting Salary (US):$75,691

Median Salary (US): $213,990

Employment (US): 204,350

Choreographers

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.

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Starting Salary (US):$34,091

Median Salary (US): $55,307

Employment (US): 2,860

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Industries: Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

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Starting Salary (US):$44,221

Median Salary (US): $64,958

Employment (US): 68,520

Civil Engineers

Industries: Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

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Starting Salary (US):$68,245

Median Salary (US): $100,838

Employment (US): 367,840

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims.

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Starting Salary (US):$48,838

Median Salary (US): $78,000

Employment (US): 324,230

Clergy

Industries: Community and Social Service Occupations

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

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Starting Salary (US):$37,856

Median Salary (US): $60,819

Employment (US): 57,200

Climate Change Policy Analysts

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.

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Starting Salary (US):$52,520

Median Salary (US): $82,222

Employment (US): 89,250

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.

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Starting Salary (US):$55,182

Median Salary (US): $100,589

Employment (US): 75,990

Clinical Data Managers

Industries: Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.

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Starting Salary (US):$67,246

Median Salary (US): $120,224

Employment (US): 262,440

Clinical Neuropsychologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and learning disabilities. Recommend treatment after diagnosis, such as therapy, medication, or surgery. Assist with evaluation before and after neurosurgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation.

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Starting Salary (US):$54,995

Median Salary (US): $110,843

Employment (US): 18,820

Clinical Nurse Specialists

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.

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Starting Salary (US):$68,931

Median Salary (US): $97,552

Employment (US): 3,379,720

Clinical Research Coordinators

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

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Starting Salary (US):$79,706

Median Salary (US): $167,211

Employment (US): 108,690

Coaches and Scouts

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 248,950

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

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Starting Salary (US):$53,456

Median Salary (US): $83,907

Employment (US): 33,490

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 29,420

Compliance Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

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Starting Salary (US):$74,298

Median Salary (US): $141,898

Employment (US): 622,190

Compliance Officers

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

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Starting Salary (US):$48,214

Median Salary (US): $80,725

Employment (US): 417,070

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Industries: Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

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Starting Salary (US):$82,202

Median Salary (US): $140,296

Employment (US): 37,200

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

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Starting Salary (US):$107,557

Median Salary (US): $175,136

Employment (US): 670,570

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 35,480

Construction Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

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Starting Salary (US):$69,680

Median Salary (US): $114,982

Employment (US): 380,360

Cost Estimators

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

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Starting Salary (US):$48,526

Median Salary (US): $78,749

Employment (US): 224,220

Craft Artists

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.

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Starting Salary (US):$25,958

Median Salary (US): $46,072

Employment (US): 4,580

Credit Analysts

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking.

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Starting Salary (US):$56,243

Median Salary (US): $83,512

Employment (US): 64,390

Credit Counselors

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.

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Starting Salary (US):$38,355

Median Salary (US): $52,229

Employment (US): 27,770

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 13,150

Critical Care Nurses

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.

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Starting Salary (US):$68,931

Median Salary (US): $97,552

Employment (US): 3,379,720

Curators

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

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Starting Salary (US):$40,477

Median Salary (US): $63,419

Employment (US): 12,150

Dancers

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.

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Starting Salary:$30,950

Median Salary (US): $51,584

Employment (US): 8,130

Data Scientists

Industries: Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

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Starting Salary (US):$67,246

Median Salary (US): $120,224

Employment (US): 262,440

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

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Starting Salary (US):$49,088

Median Salary (US): $76,398

Employment (US): 77,570

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Industries: Community and Social Service Occupations

Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

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Starting Salary (US):$34,674

Median Salary (US): $52,104

Employment (US): 22,160

Document Management Specialists

Industries: Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Implement and administer enterprise-wide document management systems and related procedures that allow organizations to capture, store, retrieve, share, and destroy electronic records and documents.

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Starting Salary (US):$55,931

Median Salary (US): $116,584

Employment (US): 435,370

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 11,560

Economists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.

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Starting Salary (US):$67,350

Median Salary (US): $124,717

Employment (US): 17,790

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 328,330

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

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Starting Salary (US):$64,563

Median Salary (US): $104,603

Employment (US): 180,470

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.

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Starting Salary (US):$38,584

Median Salary (US): $59,301

Employment (US): 73,660

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 60,830

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 1,388,390

Emergency Medical Technicians

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

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Starting Salary (US):$34,133

Median Salary (US): $44,470

Employment (US): 180,510

Energy Auditors

Industries: Construction and Extraction Occupations

Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.

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Starting Salary (US):$47,133

Median Salary (US): $74,693

Employment (US): 146,720

Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

Industries: Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.

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Starting Salary (US):$66,810

Median Salary (US): $122,928

Employment (US): 154,070

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 40,270

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 57,720

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.

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Starting Salary (US):$46,280

Median Salary (US): $79,518

Employment (US): 37,980

Environmental Engineers

Industries: Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

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Starting Salary (US):$69,992

Median Salary (US): $107,120

Employment (US): 38,340

Environmental Restoration Planners

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management.

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Starting Salary (US):$52,520

Median Salary (US): $82,222

Employment (US): 89,250

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 6,690

Epidemiologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.

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Starting Salary (US):$61,277

Median Salary (US): $87,214

Employment (US): 12,090

Exercise Physiologists

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

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Starting Salary (US):$42,765

Median Salary (US): $59,467

Employment (US): 8,560

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Industries: Personal Care and Service Occupations

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.

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Starting Salary (US):$28,808

Median Salary (US): $47,154

Employment (US): 322,930

Facilities Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

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Starting Salary (US):$64,480

Median Salary (US): $106,662

Employment (US): 156,180

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 2,770

Farm and Home Management Educators

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Instruct and advise individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home management activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to advance agricultural and home management activities. May develop educational outreach programs. May instruct on either agricultural issues such as agricultural processes and techniques, pest management, and food safety, or on home management issues such as budgeting, nutrition, and child development.

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Starting Salary (US):$37,648

Median Salary (US): $60,216

Employment (US): 8,220

Film and Video Editors

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

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Starting Salary (US):$40,290

Median Salary (US): $75,421

Employment (US): 25,610

Financial Examiners

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

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Starting Salary (US):$56,243

Median Salary (US): $94,162

Employment (US): 67,830

Financial Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

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Starting Salary (US):$94,307

Median Salary (US): $166,566

Employment (US): 841,710

Financial Risk Specialists

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.

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Starting Salary (US):$64,834

Median Salary (US): $117,333

Employment (US): 63,850

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

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Starting Salary (US):$31,637

Median Salary (US): $55,494

Employment (US): 11,220

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

Industries: Management Occupations

Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.

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Starting Salary (US):$44,907

Median Salary (US): $69,763

Employment (US): 10,450

Floral Designers

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.

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Starting Salary (US):$28,600

Median Salary (US): $37,357

Employment (US): 40,590

Food Scientists and Technologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.

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Starting Salary (US):$52,915

Median Salary (US): $88,712

Employment (US): 13,060

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 19,830

Forensic Science Technicians

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.

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Starting Salary (US):$48,256

Median Salary (US): $72,072

Employment (US): 19,120

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 1,520

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.

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Starting Salary (US):$48,464

Median Salary (US): $81,099

Employment (US): 132,130

Fundraisers

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.

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Starting Salary (US):$46,634

Median Salary (US): $72,550

Employment (US): 111,040

Fundraising Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

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Starting Salary (US):$75,130

Median Salary (US): $125,466

Employment (US): 38,810

Funeral Home Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate the services or resources of funeral homes. Includes activities such as determining prices for services or merchandise and managing the facilities of funeral homes.

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Starting Salary (US):$49,712

Median Salary (US): $78,790

Employment (US): 13,910

General and Operations Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

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Starting Salary (US):$50,086

Median Salary (US): $105,768

Employment (US): 3,503,020

Genetic Counselors

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.

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Starting Salary (US):$78,270

Median Salary (US): $100,027

Employment (US): 3,740

Geneticists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.

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Starting Salary (US):$60,424

Median Salary (US): $98,925

Employment (US): 55,850

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 3,330

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.

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Starting Salary (US):$59,322

Median Salary (US): $101,920

Employment (US): 23,470

Geothermal Production Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Manage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

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Starting Salary (US):$78,000

Median Salary (US): $126,069

Employment (US): 246,250

Geothermal Technicians

Industries: Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

Perform technical activities at power plants or individual installations necessary for the generation of power from geothermal energy sources. Monitor and control operating activities at geothermal power generation facilities and perform maintenance and repairs as necessary. Install, test, and maintain residential and commercial geothermal heat pumps.

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Starting Salary (US):$36,088

Median Salary (US): $49,234

Employment (US): 176,300

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

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Starting Salary (US):$48,214

Median Salary (US): $80,725

Employment (US): 417,070

Graphic Designers

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

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Starting Salary (US):$39,520

Median Salary (US): $62,962

Employment (US): 197,830

Health Education Specialists

Industries: Community and Social Service Occupations

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

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Starting Salary (US):$42,994

Median Salary (US): $64,064

Employment (US): 65,690

Health Informatics Specialists

Industries: Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.

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Starting Salary (US):$67,330

Median Salary (US): $105,851

Employment (US): 519,530

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.

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Starting Salary (US):$39,832

Median Salary (US): $68,016

Employment (US): 38,100

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 221,270

Historians

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

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Starting Salary (US):$42,744

Median Salary (US): $76,752

Employment (US): 3,450

History Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 18,790

Hospitalists

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.

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Starting Salary (US):$69,181

Median Salary (US): $265,928

Employment (US): 342,720

Human Resources Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

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Starting Salary (US):$88,192

Median Salary (US): $149,282

Employment (US): 220,660

Hydroelectric Plant Technicians

Industries: Production Occupations

Monitor and control activities associated with hydropower generation. Operate plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, and battery banks. Monitor equipment operation and performance and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance. Perform equipment maintenance and repair as necessary.

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Starting Salary (US):$61,797

Median Salary (US): $102,045

Employment (US): 29,320

Hydroelectric Production Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

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Starting Salary (US):$78,000

Median Salary (US): $126,069

Employment (US): 246,250

Hydrologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere.

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Starting Salary (US):$64,022

Median Salary (US): $96,595

Employment (US): 5,850

Industrial Ecologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.

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Starting Salary (US):$52,520

Median Salary (US): $82,222

Employment (US): 89,250

Industrial Engineers

Industries: Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

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Starting Salary (US):$74,381

Median Salary (US): $102,440

Employment (US): 365,740

Industrial Production Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

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Starting Salary (US):$78,000

Median Salary (US): $126,069

Employment (US): 246,250

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

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Starting Salary (US):$79,019

Median Salary (US): $193,939

Employment (US): 790

Information Technology Project Managers

Industries: Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.

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Starting Salary (US):$55,931

Median Salary (US): $116,584

Employment (US): 435,370

Instructional Coordinators

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.

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Starting Salary (US):$47,986

Median Salary (US): $77,438

Employment (US): 227,760

Insurance Underwriters

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

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Starting Salary (US):$55,536

Median Salary (US): $81,370

Employment (US): 105,420

Interior Designers

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.

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Starting Salary (US):$41,413

Median Salary (US): $67,205

Employment (US): 71,500

Interpreters and Translators

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

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Starting Salary (US):$37,066

Median Salary (US): $60,174

Employment (US): 52,060

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 108,870

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 20,060

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in library science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 3,630

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

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Starting Salary (US):$49,733

Median Salary (US): $64,397

Employment (US): 648,410

Loan Interviewers and Clerks

Industries: Office and Administrative Support Occupations

Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to appraisal department. Review loan papers to ensure completeness, and complete transactions between loan establishment, borrowers, and sellers upon approval of loan.

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Starting Salary (US):$37,336

Median Salary (US): $50,024

Employment (US): 164,790

Loan Officers

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.

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Starting Salary (US):$39,437

Median Salary (US): $76,690

Employment (US): 274,330

Logisticians

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

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Starting Salary (US):$50,898

Median Salary (US): $82,326

Employment (US): 251,040

Logistics Analysts

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.

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Starting Salary (US):$50,898

Median Salary (US): $82,326

Employment (US): 251,040

Logistics Engineers

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Design or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and methods analysis, cost containment, capacity enhancement, routing and shipment optimization, or information management.

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Starting Salary (US):$50,898

Median Salary (US): $82,326

Employment (US): 251,040

Loss Prevention Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

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Starting Salary (US):$74,298

Median Salary (US): $141,898

Employment (US): 622,190

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

Industries: Personal Care and Service Occupations

Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

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Starting Salary (US):$23,358

Median Salary (US): $97,157

Employment (US): 2,340

Management Analysts

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

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Starting Salary (US):$60,632

Median Salary (US): $101,858

Employment (US): 898,280

Manufacturing Engineers

Industries: Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.

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Starting Salary (US):$74,381

Median Salary (US): $102,440

Employment (US): 365,740

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.

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Starting Salary (US):$43,389

Median Salary (US): $78,770

Employment (US): 899,580

Marketing Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

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Starting Salary (US):$90,251

Median Salary (US): $166,795

Employment (US): 395,240

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 47,670

Mathematicians

Industries: Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

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Starting Salary (US):$69,243

Median Salary (US): $126,714

Employment (US): 2,030

Media Programming Directors

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.

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Starting Salary (US):$45,781

Median Salary (US): $90,355

Employment (US): 143,120

Media Technical Directors/Managers

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.

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Starting Salary (US):$45,781

Median Salary (US): $90,355

Employment (US): 143,120

Medical and Health Services Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

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Starting Salary (US):$73,403

Median Salary (US): $123,864

Employment (US): 597,080

Medical Assistants

Industries: Healthcare Support Occupations

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

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Starting Salary (US):$36,046

Median Salary (US): $45,698

Employment (US): 817,870

Medical Equipment Preparers

Industries: Healthcare Support Occupations

Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.

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Starting Salary (US):$36,400

Median Salary (US): $47,694

Employment (US): 77,420

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.

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Starting Salary (US):$64,792

Median Salary (US): $103,418

Employment (US): 172,340

Microbiologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.

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Starting Salary (US):$54,662

Median Salary (US): $87,984

Employment (US): 18,940

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 620,090

Midwives

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance.

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Starting Salary (US):$38,667

Median Salary (US): $65,790

Employment (US): 35,010

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Industries: Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs.

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Starting Salary (US):$67,496

Median Salary (US): $106,226

Employment (US): 6,080

Models

Industries: Sales and Related Occupations

Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

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Starting Salary (US):$34,195

Median Salary (US): $48,464

Employment (US): 3,780

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

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Starting Salary (US):$60,424

Median Salary (US): $98,925

Employment (US): 55,850

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.

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Starting Salary (US):$33,779

Median Salary (US): $51,438

Employment (US): 12,310

Music Directors and Composers

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.

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Starting Salary (US):$39,874

Median Salary (US): $73,715

Employment (US): 12,540

Musicians and Singers

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.

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Starting Salary:$42,328

Median Salary (US): $99,424

Employment (US): 36,180

Natural Sciences Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

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Starting Salary (US):$79,706

Median Salary (US): $167,211

Employment (US): 108,690

Neuropsychologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment.

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Starting Salary (US):$54,995

Median Salary (US): $110,843

Employment (US): 18,820

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.

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Starting Salary (US):$36,234

Median Salary (US): $62,213

Employment (US): 39,250

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

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Starting Salary (US):$78,083

Median Salary (US): $101,379

Employment (US): 17,080

Nurse Anesthetists

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

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Starting Salary (US):$155,251

Median Salary (US): $236,600

Employment (US): 51,840

Nurse Midwives

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.

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Starting Salary (US):$93,621

Median Salary (US): $134,035

Employment (US): 7,920

Nurse Practitioners

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

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Starting Salary (US):$101,338

Median Salary (US): $132,309

Employment (US): 323,040

Nursing Assistants

Industries: Healthcare Support Occupations

Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

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Starting Salary (US):$33,946

Median Salary (US): $42,266

Employment (US): 1,448,910

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 77,960

Occupational Therapists

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Use therapeutic techniques, adapt the individual's environment, teach skills, and modify specific tasks that present barriers to the individual.

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Starting Salary (US):$71,698

Median Salary (US): $100,339

Employment (US): 162,450

Online Merchants

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.

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Starting Salary (US):$47,882

Median Salary (US): $83,054

Employment (US): 1,087,090

Operations Research Analysts

Industries: Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.

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Starting Salary (US):$57,054

Median Salary (US): $88,941

Employment (US): 108,510

Paramedics

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.

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Starting Salary (US):$44,242

Median Salary (US): $60,590

Employment (US): 100,610

Petroleum Engineers

Industries: Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.

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Starting Salary (US):$81,453

Median Salary (US): $144,914

Employment (US): 18,060

Pharmacists

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

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Starting Salary (US):$99,278

Median Salary (US): $140,920

Employment (US): 321,970

Pharmacy Technicians

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

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Starting Salary (US):$36,026

Median Salary (US): $45,760

Employment (US): 471,680

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 20,460

Phlebotomists

Industries: Healthcare Support Occupations

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

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Starting Salary (US):$35,776

Median Salary (US): $45,240

Employment (US): 143,540

Photographers

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists.

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Starting Salary (US):$30,826

Median Salary (US): $44,658

Employment (US): 51,760

Physical Therapists

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

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Starting Salary (US):$77,147

Median Salary (US): $102,752

Employment (US): 267,330

Physician Assistants

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

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Starting Salary (US):$99,382

Median Salary (US): $135,886

Employment (US): 162,150

Physicians, Pathologists

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.

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Starting Salary (US):$92,539

Median Salary (US): $312,395

Employment (US): 11,110

Physicists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

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Starting Salary (US):$82,118

Median Salary (US): $172,245

Employment (US): 20,430

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 13,090

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

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Starting Salary (US):$44,325

Median Salary (US): $76,918

Employment (US): 47,940

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 16,970

Political Scientists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

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Starting Salary (US):$83,346

Median Salary (US): $142,085

Employment (US): 5,540

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and support services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office.

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Starting Salary (US):$85,093

Median Salary (US): $96,658

Employment (US): 13,810

Potters, Manufacturing

Industries: Production Occupations

Operate production machines such as pug mill, jigger machine, or potter's wheel to process clay in manufacture of ceramic, pottery and stoneware products.

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Starting Salary (US):$35,859

Median Salary (US): $46,176

Employment (US): 33,190

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

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Starting Salary (US):$28,995

Median Salary (US): $38,147

Employment (US): 478,780

Producers and Directors

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.

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Starting Salary (US):$45,781

Median Salary (US): $90,355

Employment (US): 143,120

Project Management Specialists

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

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Starting Salary (US):$61,589

Median Salary (US): $102,315

Employment (US): 1,066,670

Psychiatrists

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

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Starting Salary (US):$84,053

Median Salary (US): $281,861

Employment (US): 27,980

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 41,530

Public Relations Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

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Starting Salary (US):$82,410

Median Salary (US): $146,910

Employment (US): 74,850

Quality Control Analysts

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.

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Starting Salary (US):$39,000

Median Salary (US): $62,275

Employment (US): 73,910

Quality Control Systems Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.

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Starting Salary (US):$78,000

Median Salary (US): $126,069

Employment (US): 246,250

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 12,630

Recreation Workers

Industries: Personal Care and Service Occupations

Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.

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Starting Salary (US):$27,602

Median Salary (US): $36,566

Employment (US): 331,490

Registered Nurses

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

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Starting Salary (US):$68,931

Median Salary (US): $97,552

Employment (US): 3,379,720

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

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Starting Salary (US):$74,298

Median Salary (US): $141,898

Employment (US): 622,190

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

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Starting Salary (US):$48,214

Median Salary (US): $80,725

Employment (US): 417,070

Residential Advisors

Industries: Personal Care and Service Occupations

Coordinate activities in resident facilities in secondary school and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May assist residents with problem solving or refer them to counseling resources.

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Starting Salary (US):$29,869

Median Salary (US): $42,245

Employment (US): 84,760

Respiratory Therapists

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

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Starting Salary (US):$63,669

Median Salary (US): $82,285

Employment (US): 139,790

Retail Loss Prevention Specialists

Industries: Protective Service Occupations

Implement procedures and systems to prevent merchandise loss. Conduct audits and investigations of employee activity. May assist in developing policies, procedures, and systems for safeguarding assets.

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Starting Salary (US):$32,469

Median Salary (US): $42,536

Employment (US): 81,500

Sales Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

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Starting Salary (US):$73,174

Median Salary (US): $148,262

Employment (US): 637,080

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

Industries: Sales and Related Occupations

Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.

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Starting Salary (US):$37,981

Median Salary (US): $69,992

Employment (US): 1,256,010

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

Industries: Sales and Related Occupations

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary education.

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Starting Salary (US):$52,603

Median Salary (US): $104,915

Employment (US): 284,800

School Psychologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel.

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Starting Salary (US):$63,066

Median Salary (US): $95,992

Employment (US): 63,940

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 1,065,210

Security Management Specialists

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.

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Starting Salary (US):$47,882

Median Salary (US): $83,054

Employment (US): 1,087,090

Security Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

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Starting Salary (US):$64,480

Median Salary (US): $106,662

Employment (US): 156,180

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.

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Starting Salary (US):$30,056

Median Salary (US): $46,800

Employment (US): 332,110

Set and Exhibit Designers

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.

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Starting Salary (US):$41,746

Median Salary (US): $75,234

Employment (US): 10,630

Social and Community Service Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

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Starting Salary (US):$53,165

Median Salary (US): $80,392

Employment (US): 209,330

Social Science Research Assistants

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

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Starting Salary (US):$38,085

Median Salary (US): $62,005

Employment (US): 30,640

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 12,610

Sociologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

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Starting Salary (US):$65,166

Median Salary (US): $106,038

Employment (US): 2,260

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 11,850

Soil and Plant Scientists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.

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Starting Salary (US):$48,693

Median Salary (US): $78,853

Employment (US): 15,730

Solar Energy Installation Managers

Industries: Construction and Extraction Occupations

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

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Starting Salary (US):$53,290

Median Salary (US): $79,914

Employment (US): 812,210

Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors

Industries: Sales and Related Occupations

Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.

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Starting Salary (US):$52,603

Median Salary (US): $104,915

Employment (US): 284,800

Sound Engineering Technicians

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.

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Starting Salary (US):$37,565

Median Salary (US): $73,133

Employment (US): 13,080

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 95,200

Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 29,510

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 163,930

Special Effects Artists and Animators

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

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Starting Salary (US):$58,594

Median Salary (US): $102,045

Employment (US): 19,970

Speech-Language Pathologists

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

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Starting Salary (US):$62,899

Median Salary (US): $97,864

Employment (US): 183,390

Statistical Assistants

Industries: Office and Administrative Support Occupations

Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.

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Starting Salary (US):$35,984

Median Salary (US): $50,336

Employment (US): 4,710

Statisticians

Industries: Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

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Starting Salary (US):$64,002

Median Salary (US): $105,643

Employment (US): 29,030

Supply Chain Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.

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Starting Salary (US):$65,125

Median Salary (US): $107,224

Employment (US): 221,180

Surgical Technologists

Industries: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

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Starting Salary (US):$45,947

Median Salary (US): $64,646

Employment (US): 117,460

Survey Researchers

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.

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Starting Salary (US):$39,250

Median Salary (US): $69,472

Employment (US): 8,290

Sustainability Specialists

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.

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Starting Salary (US):$47,882

Median Salary (US): $83,054

Employment (US): 1,087,090

Talent Directors

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.

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Starting Salary (US):$45,781

Median Salary (US): $90,355

Employment (US): 143,120

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

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Starting Salary (US):$41,995

Median Salary (US): $62,358

Employment (US): 56,610

Tax Preparers

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

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Starting Salary (US):$33,758

Median Salary (US): $54,912

Employment (US): 76,480

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 164,090

Technical Writers

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

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Starting Salary (US):$57,450

Median Salary (US): $90,397

Employment (US): 45,500

Training and Development Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

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Starting Salary (US):$79,539

Median Salary (US): $132,995

Employment (US): 48,050

Training and Development Specialists

Industries: Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.

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Starting Salary (US):$38,771

Median Salary (US): $69,285

Employment (US): 458,300

Transportation Planners

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

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Starting Salary (US):$66,123

Median Salary (US): $101,109

Employment (US): 37,100

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

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Starting Salary (US):$65,125

Median Salary (US): $107,224

Employment (US): 221,180

Treasurers and Controllers

Industries: Management Occupations

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

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Starting Salary (US):$94,307

Median Salary (US): $166,566

Employment (US): 841,710

Tutors

Industries: Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.

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Starting Salary (US):$29,432

Median Salary (US): $43,347

Employment (US): 175,070

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Industries: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

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Starting Salary (US):No Data

Median Salary (US): No Data

Employment (US): 15,780

Urban and Regional Planners

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

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Starting Salary (US):$60,008

Median Salary (US): $89,315

Employment (US): 44,230

Validation Engineers

Industries: Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Design or plan protocols for equipment or processes to produce products meeting internal and external purity, safety, and quality requirements.

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Starting Salary (US):$74,381

Median Salary (US): $102,440

Employment (US): 365,740

Water Resource Specialists

Industries: Management Occupations

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

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Starting Salary (US):$79,706

Median Salary (US): $167,211

Employment (US): 108,690

Water/Wastewater Engineers

Industries: Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Design or oversee projects involving provision of potable water, disposal of wastewater and sewage, or prevention of flood-related damage. Prepare environmental documentation for water resources, regulatory program compliance, data management and analysis, and field work. Perform hydraulic modeling and pipeline design.

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Starting Salary (US):$68,245

Median Salary (US): $100,838

Employment (US): 367,840

Wind Energy Development Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.

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Starting Salary (US):$74,298

Median Salary (US): $141,898

Employment (US): 622,190

Wind Energy Engineers

Industries: Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.

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Starting Salary (US):$66,810

Median Salary (US): $122,928

Employment (US): 154,070

Wind Energy Operations Managers

Industries: Management Occupations

Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.

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Starting Salary (US):$74,298

Median Salary (US): $141,898

Employment (US): 622,190

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Industries: Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.

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Starting Salary (US):$49,234

Median Salary (US): $64,126

Employment (US): 9,980

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Industries: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

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Starting Salary (US):$49,109

Median Salary (US): $76,773

Employment (US): 18,120

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