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    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Star Rating:
    Education: Associate's degree
     
    Associate's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $51,340
    ($24.68/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.4%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,913
    Government and Public Administration
    Star Rating:
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $39,150
    ($18.82/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.7%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    569
    Government and Public Administration
    Star Rating:
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    HIGH PAYING
    Median Annual Wage
    $56,280
    ($27.06/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.8%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    246
    Business, Management and Administration
    Star Rating:
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $32,910
    ($15.82/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 1
    None or Negative Growth
    -1.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    152