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Physical Therapists

Health Science $46.72 Doctoral or professional degree 20%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Physician Assistants

Health Science $61.13 Master's degree 31%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

Physicians, All Other

Health Science $104.84 Doctoral or professional degree 2%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

All physicians not listed separately.

Physicians, Pathologists

Health Science $105.97 Doctoral or professional degree 2%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $54.30 Doctoral or professional degree 9%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Plasterers and Stucco Masons

Architecture & Construction $18.97 No formal educational credential 25%  projected growth 0  annual job openings

Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Architecture & Construction $36.41 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $37.76 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 510  annual job openings

Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $49.09 Doctoral or professional degree 11%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Political Scientists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $66.75 Master's degree 4%  projected growth 400  annual job openings

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.