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Paramedics

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $30.34 Postsecondary nondegree award 11%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.

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Phlebotomists

Health Science $23.18 Postsecondary nondegree award 13%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Education & Training $23.40 Associate's degree 17%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

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Psychiatric Technicians

Health Science $31.26 Postsecondary nondegree award 11%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.

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Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Health Science $39.39 Associate's degree 4%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

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Skincare Specialists

Human Services $20.86 Postsecondary nondegree award 85%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $42.69 Postsecondary nondegree award 17%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.

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Accountants and Auditors

Finance $49.07 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 1,090  annual job openings

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

Administrative Services Managers

Business Management & Administration $58.20 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Marketing $60.49 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.