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    Human Services
    Community Health Workers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $48,070
    ($23.11/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.9%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    238
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    Health Science
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Associate's degree
     
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    Associate's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $77,480
    ($37.25/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.8%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    260
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    Information Technology
    Computer Systems Analysts
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    HIGH PAYING
    Median Annual Wage
    $99,280
    ($47.73/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.5%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    2,301
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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
    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
    Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Associate's degree
     
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    Associate's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $53,230
    ($25.59/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.3%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    59
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    Human Services
    Health Education Specialists
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $52,170
    ($25.08/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    118
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    Health Science
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Associate's degree
     
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    Associate's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $77,530
    ($37.27/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.8%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    80
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    Health Science
    All Other Health Technologists and Technicians
    Star Rating:
    Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
     
    Postsecondary nondegree award
    Median Annual Wage
    $38,100
    ($18.32/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.9%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    653
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    Health Science
    Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Associate's degree
     
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    Associate's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $61,700
    ($29.66/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.8%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    123
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