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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $33.35 Postsecondary nondegree award 4%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

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

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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $46.18 Postsecondary nondegree award 9%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.

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Commercial Pilots

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $58.11 Postsecondary nondegree award 2%  projected growth 60  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 $25.43 Associate's degree 5%  projected growth 90  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 $22.43 Some college, no degree 6%  projected growth 200  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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Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

Manufacturing $19.75 Some college, no degree 3%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.

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Dental Assistants

Health Science $17.05 Postsecondary nondegree award 11%  projected growth 300  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 $29.43 Associate's degree 24%  projected growth 110  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 $31.81 Associate's degree 18%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

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

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $27.74 Associate's degree 2%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

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