Careers - Top Careers
Fastest Growing Careers
1 to 20 of 1099 results
- In-Demand Careers
- Fastest-Growing Careers
- Highest Paying Careers
- Most New Careers
- Careers with Most Military Veterans
Biomedical Engineers 
Average Salary:
$77,400
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
Average Salary:
$71,100
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Analyze, design, test, and evaluate network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, and other data communications systems. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Includes telecommunications specialists who deal with the interfacing of computer and communications equipment. May supervise computer programmers.
Telecommunications Specialists
Average Salary:
$71,100
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Design or configure voice and data communications systems, supervise installation, and arrange for post-installation service and maintenance.
Home Health Aides
Average Salary:
$20,460
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Provide routine, personal healthcare, such as bathing, dressing, or grooming, to elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons in the home of patients or in a residential care facility.
Personal and Home Care Aides
Average Salary:
$19,180
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Assist elderly or disabled adults with daily living activities at the person's home or in a daytime non-residential facility. Duties performed at a place of residence may include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes) and preparing meals. May provide meals and supervised activities at non-residential care facilities. May advise families, the elderly, and disabled on such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and household utilities.
Financial Examiners
Average Salary:
$70,930
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify correctness of, or establish authenticity of records.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Average Salary:
$72,590
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, or related activities.
Anesthesiologist Assistants
Average Salary:
$81,230
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.
Physician Assistants
Average Salary:
$81,230
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.
Skin Care Specialists
Average Salary:
$28,730
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Provide skin care treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance.
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Average Salary:
$82,840
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Study the chemical composition and physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
Athletic Trainers
Average Salary:
$39,640
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Evaluate, advise, and treat athletes to assist recovery from injury, avoid injury, or maintain peak physical fitness.
Physical Therapist Aides
Average Salary:
$23,760
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area.
Dental Hygienists
Average Salary:
$66,570
Most Common Degree:
Associate's Degree
Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Dental Assistants
Average Salary:
$32,380
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Assist dentist, set up patient and equipment, and keep records.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Average Salary:
$28,900
Most Common Degree:
Associate's Degree
Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines.
Computer Software Engineers, Applications
Average Salary:
$85,430
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
Medical Assistants
Average Salary:
$28,300
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Physical Therapist Assistants
Average Salary:
$46,140
Most Common Degree:
Associate's Degree
Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.
Veterinarians
Average Salary:
$79,050
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Diagnose and treat diseases and dysfunctions of animals. May engage in a particular function, such as research and development, consultation, administration, technical writing, sale or production of commercial products, or rendering of technical services to commercial firms or other organizations. Includes veterinarians who inspect livestock.