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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $49.75 Doctoral or professional degree 11%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

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.

Engineers, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $58.93 Bachelor's degree 18%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

All engineers not listed separately.

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $44.96 Doctoral or professional degree 5%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

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.

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Business Management & Administration $34.32 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 630  annual job openings

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

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $28.97 Associate's degree 11%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $37.78 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Epidemiologists

Health Science $40.65 Master's degree 46%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

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

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

Architecture & Construction $36.56 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.

Exercise Physiologists

Health Science $30.59 Bachelor's degree 23%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

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.

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Human Services $22.87 High school diploma or equivalent 50%  projected growth 1,950  annual job openings

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.