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Dental Hygienists

Health Science $38.25 Associate's degree 12%  projected growth 590  annual job openings

Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Health Science $40.18 Associate's degree 14%  projected growth 280  annual job openings

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $31.74 Associate's degree 2%  projected growth 280  annual job openings

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

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Emergency Medical Technicians

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $18.00 Postsecondary nondegree award 13%  projected growth 1,050  annual job openings

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

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Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

Manufacturing $32.74 Associate's degree 6%  projected growth 420  annual job openings

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Human Services $18.35 Postsecondary nondegree award 14%  projected growth 2,520  annual job openings

Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services.

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Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

Health Science $21.77 Postsecondary nondegree award 5%  projected growth 860  annual job openings

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Architecture & Construction $27.92 Postsecondary nondegree award 10%  projected growth 970  annual job openings

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $25.94 Postsecondary nondegree award 10%  projected growth 9,260  annual job openings

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.

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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Health Science $28.52 Postsecondary nondegree award 3%  projected growth 1,550  annual job openings

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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