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Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $42.43 Doctoral or professional degree 21%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Cardiologists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 10%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Health Science $18.73 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Education & Training $23.61 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $23.26 Bachelor's degree 1%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

Education & Training $25.39 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.

Cargo and Freight Agents

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $21.04 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Architecture & Construction $21.07 No formal educational credential 8%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.

Chefs and Head Cooks

Hospitality & Tourism $15.73 High school diploma or equivalent 22%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Chemical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $52.03 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.