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Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

Education & Training $34.97 Doctoral or professional degree 7%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $46.98 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All social scientists and related workers not listed separately.

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $39.35 Doctoral or professional degree 10%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Social Workers, All Other

Human Services $35.92 Bachelor's degree 4%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

All social workers not listed separately.

Sociologists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $68.04 Master's degree 7%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $51.06 Doctoral or professional degree 10%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Software Developers

Information Technology $63.62 Bachelor's degree 39%  projected growth 9,630  annual job openings

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Information Technology $53.36 Bachelor's degree 39%  projected growth 9,630  annual job openings

Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Architecture & Construction $23.38 High school diploma or equivalent 67%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.

Sound Engineering Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $39.12 Postsecondary nondegree award 27%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.