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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $53.59 Doctoral or professional degree 9%  projected growth 20  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 $50.57 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 680  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.

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

Education & Training $37.16 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Marketing $60.02 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 80  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.

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $43.05 Associate's degree 9%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

Aerospace Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $64.73 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 210  annual job openings

Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $32.59 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 30  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 Inspectors

Government & Public Administration $23.60 Bachelor's degree 15%  projected growth 40  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.

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $47.19 Doctoral or professional degree 16%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Agricultural Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $24.55 Associate's degree 8%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.