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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Health Science $38.79 Associate's degree 17%  projected growth 70  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 $30.47 Associate's degree 4%  projected growth 100  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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Firefighters

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $17.71 Postsecondary nondegree award 9%  projected growth 300  annual job openings

Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $31.49 Postsecondary nondegree award 8%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

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Food Science Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $20.67 Associate's degree 9%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.

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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Health Science $28.81 Associate's degree 14%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.

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Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

Health Science $19.98 Postsecondary nondegree award 7%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other

Health Science $22.10 Postsecondary nondegree award 14%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

All healthcare practitioners and technical workers not listed separately.

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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Architecture & Construction $23.57 Postsecondary nondegree award 2%  projected growth 410  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 $23.15 Postsecondary nondegree award 9%  projected growth 2,630  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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