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Dancers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $18.15 No formal educational credential 25%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.

Data Scientists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $63.65 Bachelor's degree 28%  projected growth 280  annual job openings

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

Database Administrators

Information Technology $47.70 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 790  annual job openings

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Dental Laboratory Technicians

Manufacturing $22.62 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.

Dentists, General

Health Science $83.31 Doctoral or professional degree 15%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

Dermatologists

Health Science $95.74 Doctoral or professional degree 6%  projected growth 290  annual job openings

Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $44.95 High school diploma or equivalent 1%  projected growth 240  annual job openings

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Health Science $38.58 Associate's degree 16%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

Dietetic Technicians

Health Science $16.66 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Health Science $33.15 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.