Master's degree

None

Statisticians analyze data and apply computational techniques to solve problems.

Bachelor's degree

None

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

Master's degree

None

Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy.

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Medical and Health Services Managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They may manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must adapt to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.

Bachelor's degree

None

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

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.

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.

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Natural Sciences Managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists. They direct activities related to research and development, and coordinate activities such as testing, quality control, and production.

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.

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Technical Writers, also called technical communicators, prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily. They also develop, gather, and disseminate technical information through an organization's communications channels.

Master's degree

None

Sociologists study society and social behavior by examining the groups, cultures, organizations, social institutions, and processes that develop when people interact and work together.

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Administrative Services Managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently. The specific responsibilities vary, but these managers typically maintain facilities and supervise activities that include recordkeeping, mail distribution, and office upkeep. In a small organization, they may direct all support services and may be called the business office manager. Large organizations may have several layers of administrative managers who specialize in different areas.

Bachelor's degree

None

Database Administrators create or organize systems to store and secure a variety of data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. They also make sure that the data are available to authorized users.

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Training and Development Managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization's staff.

Bachelor's degree

None

Biological Scientists study and conduct research and analysis on living organisms. This category includes all biological scientists not contained somewhere else.

Master's degree

None

Historians research, analyze, interpret, and write about the past by studying historical documents and sources.

Master's degree

None

Librarians and Media Collection Specialists help people find information and conduct research for personal and professional use. Their job duties may change based on the type of setting they work in, such as public, school, or medical libraries.

High school diploma or equivalent

Less than 5 years

Detectives and criminal investigators, who are sometimes called agents or special agents, gather facts and collect evidence of crimes.

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Education Administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities. Their job duties vary depending on the department in which they work, such as admissions, student affairs, or the registrar's office.

Master's degree

5 years or more

Instructional Coordinators oversee school curriculums and teaching standards. They develop educational material, implement it with teachers and principals, and assess its effectiveness.

Master's degree

None

School Psychologists diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school.

Master's degree

None

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems.

High school diploma or equivalent

Less than 5 years

First-line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.

High school diploma or equivalent

Less than 5 years

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions.