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Marketing Managers

Marketing $77.84 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 260  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.

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $42.76 Doctoral or professional degree 9%  projected growth 20  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.

Media and Communication Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $28.77 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All media and communication workers not listed separately.

Medical and Health Services Managers

Health Science $63.96 Bachelor's degree 27%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

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

Medical Equipment Preparers

Health Science $24.78 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Health Science $48.18 Doctoral or professional degree 12%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Health Science $22.66 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Business Management & Administration $30.59 Bachelor's degree 21%  projected growth 280  annual job openings

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Human Services $34.93 Master's degree 10%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Education & Training $37.17 Bachelor's degree 16%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.