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Accountant
*Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, etc.
*Many obtain a Master's degree
*Choose a speciality like corporate, public, taxes, auditing, etc *Gain work experience and/or apply to internships
*Optional, but consider obtaining certification
Average or Median Salary: $61,000
Projected Job Openings 2022-2032: 126,500
Actuary
*Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, etc
*Choose a speciality like casualty, health, life, pension, insurance etc *Gain experience through internships and/or on-the-job
*Optional, but consider actuary certifications
Average or Median Salary: $113,000
Projected Job Openings 2022-2032: 2,300
Air Traffic Controller
*Bachelor's degree (and/or can rely on experience)
*Be younger than 31 years old. *Have 3 years general work experience and/or rely on having a Bachelor's. *Attend training
*Pass an assessment
Average or Median Starting Salary after Training: $45,000
Projected Job Openings 2022-2032: 2,000
Anesthesiologist
*Bachelor's degree in biology, natural science, etc. *Attend and graduate from medical school
*Pass the MCAT to attend medical school. *Pass the USMLE. *Complete a residency program. Consider a fellowship. *Obtain state license to practice. *Get board certified
Average or Median Salary: $230,000
Projected Job Openings 2022-2032: 1,200
Cardiovascular Technologist
*Obtain either an Associate's degree or preferably a Bachelor's degree in cardiovascular technology
*Choose a specialty like invasive cardiovascular technology, noninvasive cardiovascular technology, noninvasive echo cardiology technology or noninvasive vascular cardiology technology.
*Obtain BLS and ACLS certifications. *Consider certifications like the Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) program if you've specialized in noninvasive work or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification for invasive work. *May need license depending on the state in which you wish to practice.
Average or Median Salary: $63,000
Projected Job Openings 2022-2032: 3,900
Chef
*Optional in some areas, but highly recommended to obtain a degree or diploma from a culinary school/program
*Optional but useful for some are apprenticeships. *Gaining experience through working at various restaurants and cooking positions.
*Optional, but obtain industry certifications
Average or Median Salary: $50,000
Projected Job Outlook 2022-2032: 22,000
Dental Hygenist
*Associate's degree but preferably a Bachelor's degree in a dental hygiene program. *You may choose a specialty like pediatric, geriatric, orthodontics, prosthodontics, etc.
*Complete the written National Board Dental Hygiene Examination *Obtain state license
Average or Median Salary: $86,000
Projected Job Outlook 2022-2032: 16,300
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
*Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in dianostic medical sonography or related major. There are 1 year programs, but at least a 2 year degree is more common. *Consider choosing a specialty such as breast sonography, abdominal sonography, cardiac, vascular etc.
*Obtain BLS certification
Average or Median Salary: $75,000
Projected Job Outlook 2022-2032: 14,200
Electrician
*High school diploma
*Optional, but consider a trade/vocational school to help substitute some of the hours of experience needed to obtain journeyman licensing. *Apprenticeship (at least 4 years). *Consider choosing a specialty such as residential, commerical, industrial.
*Pass an exam. *Obtain license and/or certification as required by your state.
Average or Median Salary: $60,000
Projected Job Outlook 2022-2032: 49,200
Financial Manager
*Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration
*At least 5 years experience in a related financial or business job such as accountant, auditor, financial analyst, loan officer or securities sales agent
*Consider certificate programs like chartered financial analyst or certified treasury professional, internships or obtaining a master's degree
Average or Median Salary: $103,000
Projected Job Outlook 2022-2032: 126, 600
Firefighter
*High School Diploma. *Optional, but consider a college degree in fire science, fire technology, paramedic science
*Attend a fire academy
*May need to obtain Firefighter 1 State certification in some areas. *Be physical fit and may need to pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification *Some departments require EMT certifications and/or paramedic license. *Some departments may require CPR certification. *Fire Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) or National Testing Network (NTN) written test completion.
Average or Median Salary: $51,000
Projected Job Outlook 2022-2032: 12,000
Radiologic Technologist
*Obtain an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in radiography, magnetic resonance, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy or science technologies. *Choose a specialty such as MRI, nuclear medicine technologist, radiation therapist, etc.
*Pass exam and become certified *Obtain professional certifications *Obtain a license (in some states and/or jurisdictions
Average or Median Salary: $65,000
Projected Job Outlook 2022-2032: 15,400
Registered Nurse
*Obtain an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college (many employees may prefer those with Bachelor's degrees). Consider focsuing on a specialty such as critical care, neonatal care, public health, pediatrics, gerontology, perioperative care, etc.
*Pass the NCLEX to earn licensure *Obtain state license to practice
Average or Median Salary: $77,000
Projected Job Outlook 2022-2032: 177,400
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