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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Star Rating:
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $135,765
    ($65.27/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    3.8%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    232
    Finance
    Star Rating:
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $102,416
    ($49.24/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.5%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    485
    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Star Rating:
    Education: Doctoral or professional degree
     
    Doctoral or professional degree
    HIGH PAYING
    Median Annual Wage
    $155,144
    ($74.59/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.3%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    305
    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Star Rating:
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $59,802
    ($28.75/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.4%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    46
    Business, Management and Administration
    Star Rating:
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $104,976
    ($50.47/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    3.0%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    133
    Government and Public Administration
    Star Rating:
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $104,633
    ($50.30/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.9%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    131
    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Star Rating:
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $73,906
    ($35.53/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.5%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    67
    Finance
    Star Rating:
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $109,365
    ($52.58/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.6%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    221