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Managers, All Other

Business Management & Administration $54.44 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

All managers not listed separately.

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $39.72 Bachelor's degree 25%  projected growth 0  annual job openings

Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Marketing $28.95 Bachelor's degree 28%  projected growth 1,100  annual job openings

Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.

Marketing Managers

Marketing $51.44 Bachelor's degree 16%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

Materials Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $39.03 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $39.07 Doctoral or professional degree 8%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Mechanical Door Repairers

Architecture & Construction $23.72 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

Mechanical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $39.71 Bachelor's degree 15%  projected growth 480  annual job openings

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

Media and Communication Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $17.74 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

All media and communication workers not listed separately.

Medical and Health Services Managers

Health Science $47.45 Bachelor's degree 35%  projected growth 790  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.