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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,710

($31.59/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,715

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Data Scientists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$121,970

($58.64/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

3.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

720

Software Developers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$126,520

($60.83/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

3.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

6,273

Operations Research Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$96,450

($46.37/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

232

Web and Digital Interface Designers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$75,920

($36.50/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

507

Computer and Information Systems Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$152,400

($73.27/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,883

Financial Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$139,150

($66.90/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,813

Personal Financial Advisors

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$102,200

($49.14/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,743

Management Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$98,310

($47.27/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,430

Survey Researchers

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$78,340

($37.67/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

All Other Computer Occupations

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Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$96,140

($46.22/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

688

Computer Systems Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$99,280

($47.73/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,301

Marketing Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$133,980

($64.42/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,193

Financial Risk Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$106,440

($51.17/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

369

Financial and Investment Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$89,960

($43.25/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

989

Advertising and Promotions Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$152,920

($73.52/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Public Relations Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$118,420

($56.94/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

169

Sales Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$121,220

($58.28/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

849

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Education
Experience Needed
Description

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

$65,710($31.59/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas. They gather information to predict product or service sales or to create a marketing campaign.

Data Scientists

$121,970 ($58.64/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

Software Developers

$126,520 ($60.83/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Software Developers create the computer applications that allow users to do specific tasks and the underlying systems that run the devices or control networks.

Operations Research Analysts

$96,450 ($46.37/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Operations Research Analysts use mathematics and logic to help organizations make informed decisions and solve problems.

Web and Digital Interface Designers

$75,920 ($36.50/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Web and Digital Interface Designers develop, create, and test website or interface layout, functions, and navigation for usability. They are responsible for the look and functionality of the website or interface.

Computer and Information Systems Managers

$152,400 ($73.27/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Computer and Information Systems Managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.

Financial Managers

$139,150 ($66.90/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Financial Managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.

Personal Financial Advisors

$102,200 ($49.14/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Personal Financial Advisors provide advice on investments, insurance, mortgages, estate planning, taxes, and retirement to help individuals manage their finances.

Management Analysts

$98,310 ($47.27/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Management Analysts, often called management consultants, recommend ways to improve an organization's efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.

Survey Researchers

$78,340 ($37.67/hr)

Master's degree

None

Survey Researchers design surveys and analyze data. Surveys are used to collect factual data, such as employment and salary information, or to ask questions in order to understand people's opinions, preferences, beliefs, or desires.

All Other Computer Occupations

$96,140 ($46.22/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Computer Occupations include personnel who work on computers, including IT, computer systems, and security. This category includes all computer occupations not contained somewhere else.

Computer Systems Analysts

$99,280 ($47.73/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Computer Systems Analysts, sometimes called systems architects, study an organization's current computer systems and procedures and design improvements to them. In doing so, these analysts help the organization operate more efficiently.

Marketing Managers

$133,980 ($64.42/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Marketing Managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, advertising sales agents, and financial staff members.

Financial Risk Specialists

$106,440 ($51.17/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Financial Risk Specialists analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.

Financial and Investment Analysts

$89,960 ($43.25/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Financial and Investment Analysts conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

Advertising and Promotions Managers

$152,920 ($73.52/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Advertising and Promotions Managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, advertising sales agents, and financial staff members.

Public Relations Managers

$118,420 ($56.94/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Public Relations Managers plan and direct the creation of material that will enhance the public image of their employer or client.

Sales Managers

$121,220 ($58.28/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Sales Managers direct organizations' sales teams. They set sales goals, analyze data, and develop training programs for organizations' sales representatives.

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