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Animal Trainers

Hospitality & Tourism $15.08 High school diploma or equivalent 21%  projected growth 220  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.

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Architecture & Construction $38.04 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $67.77 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Archivists

Education & Training $26.67 Master's degree 9%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $37.75 Doctoral or professional degree 11%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Art Directors

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $43.90 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 170  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 $51.50 Master's degree 10%  projected growth 150  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.

Athletic Trainers

Health Science $25.97 Master's degree 24%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $50.83 Bachelor's degree 14%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.

Audiologists

Health Science $38.64 Doctoral or professional degree 15%  projected growth 20  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.