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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $36.83 Doctoral or professional degree 21%  projected growth 80  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 $49.65 Bachelor's degree 53%  projected growth 2,270  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 $38.44 Bachelor's degree 53%  projected growth 2,270  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.

Soil and Plant Scientists

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $30.16 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.

Sound Engineering Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $23.32 Postsecondary nondegree award 43%  projected growth 50  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.

Special Education Teachers, All Other

Education & Training $28.76 Bachelor's degree 21%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

All special education teachers not listed separately.

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Education & Training $25.87 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Education & Training $21.93 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

Education & Training $26.82 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 240  annual job openings

Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Special Effects Artists and Animators

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $25.48 Bachelor's degree 15%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.