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Phlebotomists

Health Science $15.25 Postsecondary nondegree award 9%  projected growth 310  annual job openings

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

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Physical Therapist Assistants

Health Science $29.02 Associate's degree 24%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Education & Training $17.58 Associate's degree 5%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

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Respiratory Therapists

Health Science $30.15 Associate's degree 17%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

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Ship Engineers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $42.09 Postsecondary nondegree award 16%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.

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Skincare Specialists

Human Services $16.00 Postsecondary nondegree award 11%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

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Surgical Assistants

Health Science $15.99 Postsecondary nondegree award 3%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $30.08 Postsecondary nondegree award 25%  projected growth 520  annual job openings

Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.

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Accountants and Auditors

Finance $30.70 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 1,150  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.

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $38.15 Doctoral or professional degree 5%  projected growth 10  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.