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    Human Services
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $49,050
    ($23.58/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.4%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,349
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    Health Science
    Medical and Health Services Managers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $102,910
    ($49.47/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    3.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,776
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    Health Science
    Physician Assistants
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Master's degree
     
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    Master's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $121,980
    ($58.64/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.8%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    624
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    Health Science
    Speech-Language Pathologists
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Master's degree
     
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    Master's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $75,530
    ($36.31/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.4%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    534
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    Marketing
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $65,710
    ($31.59/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.4%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    3,715
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    Health Science
    Veterinarians
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Doctoral or professional degree
     
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    Doctoral or professional degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $101,980
    ($49.03/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.5%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    216
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    Finance
    Financial Managers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $139,150
    ($66.90/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,813
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    Hospitality and Tourism
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving 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
    $36,440
    ($17.52/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.0%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    8,821
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    Hospitality and Tourism
    Chefs and Head Cooks
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $56,320
    ($27.08/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.3%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    589
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    Information Technology
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $97,700
    ($46.97/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.6%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    998
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