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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $32.26 Doctoral or professional degree 16%  projected growth 130  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.

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Business Management & Administration $47.83 Bachelor's degree 18%  projected growth 1,230  annual job openings

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

Environmental Engineers

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $48.19 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 200  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 Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $45.73 Doctoral or professional degree 18%  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.

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $38.83 Bachelor's degree 23%  projected growth 500  annual job openings

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Epidemiologists

Health Science $47.55 Master's degree 31%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.

Etchers and Engravers

Manufacturing $22.41 High school diploma or equivalent 19%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Business Management & Administration $34.78 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 1,060  annual job openings

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

Exercise Physiologists

Health Science $28.49 Bachelor's degree 18%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Human Services $23.14 High school diploma or equivalent 36%  projected growth 2,930  annual job openings

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.