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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Health Science $19.21 Associate's degree 15%  projected growth 360  annual job openings

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.

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Accountants and Auditors

Finance $36.44 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 5,470  annual job openings

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

Actuaries

Finance $51.64 Bachelor's degree 25%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders

Manufacturing $24.20 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items for further processing or to form a completed product. Processes include joining veneer sheets into plywood; gluing paper; or joining rubber and rubberized fabric parts, plastic, simulated leather, or other materials.

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $42.41 Doctoral or professional degree 5%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

Administrative Services Managers

Business Management & Administration $49.42 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 1,640  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Marketing $51.92 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $50.47 Bachelor's degree 57%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

Agricultural Equipment Operators

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $20.87 No formal educational credential 5%  projected growth 330  annual job openings

Drive and control equipment to support agricultural activities such as tilling soil; planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops; feeding and herding livestock; or removing animal waste. May perform tasks such as crop baling or hay bucking. May operate stationary equipment to perform post-harvest tasks such as husking, shelling, threshing, and ginning.

Agricultural Inspectors

Government & Public Administration $28.03 Bachelor's degree 18%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.