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Finance $56.06 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 10  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.

Acupuncturists

Health Science $29.42 Master's degree 2%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders by stimulating specific acupuncture points within the body using acupuncture needles. May also use cups, nutritional supplements, therapeutic massage, acupressure, and other alternative health therapies.

Administrative Services Managers

Business Management & Administration $42.68 Bachelor's degree 2%  projected growth 140  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.

Aircraft Service Attendants

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $17.70 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Service aircraft with fuel. May de-ice aircraft, refill water and cooling agents, empty sewage tanks, service air and oxygen systems, or clean and polish exterior.

Animal Trainers

Hospitality & Tourism $15.84 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

Art Directors

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $40.86 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $34.97 Master's degree 2%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $45.17 Doctoral or professional degree 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Audio and Video Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $21.78 Postsecondary nondegree award 29%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.

Audiologists

Health Science $38.35 Doctoral or professional degree 20%  projected growth 0  annual job openings

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.