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Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $90.20 Doctoral or professional degree 7%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

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

Economists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $47.68 Master's degree 8%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

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.

Education Administrators, All Other

Education & Training $46.81 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

All education administrators not listed separately.

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Education & Training $66.94 Master's degree 2%  projected growth 290  annual job openings

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

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Education & Training $51.90 Master's degree 7%  projected growth 210  annual job openings

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.

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Education & Training $27.69 Bachelor's degree 23%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

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

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $41.66 Doctoral or professional degree 7%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

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.

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other

Education & Training $25.45 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All educational instruction and library workers not listed separately.

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Education & Training $32.63 Master's degree 7%  projected growth 340  annual job openings

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Manufacturing $29.87 Associate's degree 26%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.