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Agricultural Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $21.23 Associate's degree 18%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.

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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $31.73 Postsecondary nondegree award 19%  projected growth 130  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 $30.15 Associate's degree 11%  projected growth 150  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 $20.86 Postsecondary nondegree award 26%  projected growth 120  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 $23.91 Postsecondary nondegree award 8%  projected growth 720  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Business Management & Administration $22.54 Some college, no degree 4%  projected growth 2,490  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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Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $38.87 Associate's degree 14%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Architecture & Construction $36.81 Associate's degree 13%  projected growth 120  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 $51.55 Postsecondary nondegree award 18%  projected growth 100  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 $31.61 Associate's degree 16%  projected growth 190  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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