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Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Producers and Directors

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,000

($31.73/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

312

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Growth Rate

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Openings

Software Developers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$131,000

($62.98/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,718

Computer Network Architects

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$126,000

($60.58/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

450

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$$$

No Data Available

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Computer Systems Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$104,940

($50.45/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,652

Management Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$98,700

($47.45/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,321

All Other Computer Occupations

Star Rating:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$106,240

($51.08/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

949

Training and Development Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$116,960

($56.23/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

165

Art Directors

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Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$89,570

($43.06/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

235

Project Management Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$99,580

($47.88/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,475

Public Relations Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$123,800

($59.52/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

116

General and Operations Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$99,190

($47.69/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

6,341

Chief Executives

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$$$

No Data Available

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

263

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$82,220

($39.53/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,074

Special Effects Artists and Animators

Star Rating:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,000

($31.25/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$97,590

($46.92/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

-0.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

586

Median Annual Wage
Education
Experience Needed
Description

Producers and Directors

$66,000($31.73/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Producers and directors make business and creative decisions about, film, television, stage, and other productions. They interpret a writer's script to entertain, inform, or instruct an audience.

Software Developers

$131,000 ($62.98/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.

Software Developers

$131,000 ($62.98/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.

Computer Network Architects

$126,000 ($60.58/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Computer network architects design and implement data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. These networks range from small connections between two offices to virtual capabilities such as a cloud infrastructure that serves multiple customers.

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

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Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes represent these clients in dealings with current or prospective employers. They may handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

Computer Systems Analysts

$104,940 ($50.45/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.

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/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.

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

All Other Computer Occupations

$106,240 ($51.08/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.

All Other Computer Occupations

$106,240 ($51.08/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.

Training and Development Managers

$116,960 ($56.23/hr)

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.

Training and Development Managers

$116,960 ($56.23/hr)

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.

Art Directors

$89,570 ($43.06/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Art directors are responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie and television productions. They create the overall design and direct others who develop artwork or layouts.

Project Management Specialists

$99,580 ($47.88/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Project management specialists coordinate the budget, schedule, and other details of a project. They lead and guide the work of technical staff. Project management specialists also may serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Public Relations Managers

$123,800 ($59.52/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.

General and Operations Managers

$99,190 ($47.69/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

General and Operations Managers plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.

General and Operations Managers

$99,190 ($47.69/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

General and Operations Managers plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.

Chief Executives

- ( - /hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Chief Executives plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

$82,220 ($39.53/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

Less than 5 years

First-line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. They may perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

Special Effects Artists and Animators

$65,000 ($31.25/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Special Effects Artists and Animators create two- and three-dimensional models, images that appear to move, and visual effects for television, movies, video games, and other forms of media.

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

$97,590 ($46.92/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Network and computer systems administrators install, configure, and maintain organizations' local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), data communication networks, operating systems, and servers.

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