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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $37.08 Postsecondary nondegree award 5%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Health Science $22.33 Associate's degree 15%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.

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Commercial Pilots

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $58.81 Postsecondary nondegree award 3%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots.

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Computer Network Support Specialists

Information Technology $26.61 Associate's degree 4%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

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Computer User Support Specialists

Information Technology $30.53 Some college, no degree 7%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

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Dental Assistants

Health Science $22.12 Postsecondary nondegree award 13%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

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Dental Hygienists

Health Science $40.42 Associate's degree 13%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Health Science $37.41 Associate's degree 24%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

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

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Emergency Medical Technicians

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $18.51 Postsecondary nondegree award 18%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $23.27 Associate's degree 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.

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