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    Health Science
    Medical Records Specialists
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
     
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    Postsecondary nondegree award
    Median Annual Wage
    $45,200
    ($21.73/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.0%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    474
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    Health Science
    Optometrists
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Doctoral or professional degree
     
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    Doctoral or professional degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $135,250
    ($65.03/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    49
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    Health Science
    Dental Hygienists
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Associate's degree
     
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    Associate's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $79,200
    ($38.08/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.0%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    608
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    Health Science
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $37,640
    ($18.10/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.0%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    2,480
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    Health Science
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Associate's degree
     
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    Associate's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $62,460
    ($30.03/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.9%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    548
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    Health Science
    Pharmacists
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Doctoral or professional degree
     
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    Doctoral or professional degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $132,530
    ($63.72/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.8%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    569
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    Health Science
    Dental Assistants
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
     
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    Postsecondary nondegree award
    Median Annual Wage
    $46,140
    ($22.18/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.9%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,925
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    Health Science
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
     
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    Postsecondary nondegree award
    Median Annual Wage
    $51,300
    ($24.66/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.0%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,653
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    Health Science
    Dentists, General
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Doctoral or professional degree
     
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    Doctoral or professional degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $181,590
    ($87.30/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.7%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    160
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    Health Science
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Doctoral or professional degree
     
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    Doctoral or professional degree
    HIGH PAYING
    Median Annual Wage
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    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 2
    Slow Growth
    0.5%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    5
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