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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Data Scientists
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    HIGH PAYING
    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
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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Industrial Engineers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $94,994
    ($45.67/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.4%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    141
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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Mechanical Engineers
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $85,363
    ($41.04/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.3%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    180
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    Business, Management and Administration
    Industrial Production Managers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $103,144
    ($49.59/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.9%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    150
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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Electrical Engineers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $98,694
    ($47.45/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.8%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    85
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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $84,483
    ($40.62/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.9%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    1
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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Chemical Engineers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $102,607
    ($49.33/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.9%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    9
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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Health and Safety Engineers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $104,673
    ($50.32/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.8%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    7
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