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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $52.78 Doctoral or professional degree 13%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Engineers, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $59.76 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 300  annual job openings

All engineers not listed separately.

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $52.41 Doctoral or professional degree 12%  projected growth 330  annual job openings

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $17.75 No formal educational credential 39%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Business Management & Administration $35.22 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 1,430  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.

Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other

Hospitality & Tourism $15.66 High school diploma or equivalent 50%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

All entertainment attendants and related workers not listed separately.

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $28.92 Associate's degree 18%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.

Environmental Engineers

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $47.64 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $23.60 Associate's degree 12%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $45.20 Doctoral or professional degree 11%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

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