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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $29.28 Postsecondary nondegree award 17%  projected growth 40  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 $27.82 Associate's degree 22%  projected growth 80  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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Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

Manufacturing $18.55 Postsecondary nondegree award 28%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in homes or other venues. May perform routine maintenance.

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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $23.10 Postsecondary nondegree award 7%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Business Management & Administration $18.76 Some college, no degree 11%  projected growth 1,200  annual job openings

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

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Chemical Technicians

Manufacturing $24.54 Associate's degree 17%  projected growth 40  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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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Architecture & Construction $24.57 Associate's degree 13%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

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Commercial Pilots

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $48.28 Postsecondary nondegree award 14%  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 $26.51 Associate's degree 19%  projected growth 70  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 $23.50 Some college, no degree 17%  projected growth 180  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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