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Credit Counselors

Human Services $21.31 Bachelor's degree 4%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.

Data Scientists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $46.01 Bachelor's degree 24%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

Database Administrators

Information Technology $44.26 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Database Architects

Information Technology $63.34 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

Dental Laboratory Technicians

Manufacturing $25.82 High school diploma or equivalent 60%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.

Dietetic Technicians

Health Science $18.60 Associate's degree 9%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Health Science $32.51 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

Driver/Sales Workers

Marketing $17.56 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery.

Education Administrators, All Other

Education & Training $34.94 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All education administrators not listed separately.

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Education & Training $45.26 Master's degree 3%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.