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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $37.31 Postsecondary nondegree award 6%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

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

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Architectural and Civil Drafters

Architecture & Construction $28.63 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

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Audio and Video Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $24.70 Postsecondary nondegree award 23%  projected growth 220  annual job openings

Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.

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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $19.08 Postsecondary nondegree award 1%  projected growth 1,700  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

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Chemical Technicians

Manufacturing $20.99 Associate's degree 12%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

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Computer Network Support Specialists

Information Technology $28.68 Associate's degree 8%  projected growth 430  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 $26.45 Some college, no degree 13%  projected growth 1,300  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 $20.41 Postsecondary nondegree award 18%  projected growth 800  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 $37.18 Associate's degree 19%  projected growth 310  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 $37.90 Associate's degree 14%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

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

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