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    Information Technology
    Software Developers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    HIGH PAYING
    Median Annual Wage
    $126,520
    ($60.83/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    3.0%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    6,273
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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Electrical Engineers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $100,120
    ($48.13/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.7%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    432
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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $83,470
    ($40.13/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.2%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    69
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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $98,220
    ($47.22/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.6%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    201
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    Business, Management and Administration
    All Other Managers
    Star Rating:
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $118,830
    ($57.13/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.0%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    3,608
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    Manufacturing
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Associate's degree
     
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    Associate's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $54,450
    ($26.18/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.9%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    86
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    Manufacturing
    Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Associate's degree
     
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    Associate's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $49,370
    ($23.74/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 2
    Slow Growth
    0.2%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    55
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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    All Other Engineers
    Star Rating:
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $102,620
    ($49.34/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.7%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    187
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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Materials Scientists
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $99,760
    ($47.96/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.8%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    27
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    Government and Public Administration
    Construction and Building Inspectors
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $62,440
    ($30.02/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 2
    Slow Growth
    0.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    709
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