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Animal Control Workers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $27.75 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

Animal Trainers

Hospitality & Tourism $18.59 High school diploma or equivalent 34%  projected growth 610  annual job openings

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.

Anthropologists and Archeologists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $31.01 Master's degree 20%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

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.

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Architecture & Construction $46.59 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 1,680  annual job openings

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

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $86.10 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 2,980  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Art Directors

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $62.74 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 2,520  annual job openings

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.

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $57.79 Master's degree 12%  projected growth 1,420  annual job openings

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.

Athletic Trainers

Health Science $31.89 Master's degree 27%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

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

Audiologists

Health Science $51.48 Doctoral or professional degree 18%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

Manufacturing $23.59 Postsecondary nondegree award 5%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in homes or other venues. May perform routine maintenance.