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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $65,288
    ($31.39/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.9%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    77
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    Government and Public Administration
    Compliance Officers
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $71,359
    ($34.31/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.5%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    274
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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Economists
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    Education: Master's degree
     
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    Master's degree
    HIGH PAYING
    Median Annual Wage
    $88,691
    ($42.64/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.0%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    1
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    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Associate's degree
     
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    Associate's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $45,744
    ($21.99/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.5%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    25
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    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Environmental Engineers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $82,801
    ($39.81/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    12
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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Conservation Scientists
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $57,450
    ($27.62/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.5%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    6
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    Business, Management and Administration
    All Other Business Operations Specialists
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $69,656
    ($33.49/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.3%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
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    758
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