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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Star Rating:
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $103,599
    ($49.81/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    3.6%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    21
    Finance
    Star Rating:
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $77,085
    ($37.06/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.2%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    34
    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Star Rating:
    Education: Doctoral or professional degree
     
    Doctoral or professional degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $145,801
    ($70.10/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    46
    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Star Rating:
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $52,146
    ($25.07/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.0%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    13
    Business, Management and Administration
    Star Rating:
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $64,418
    ($30.97/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.8%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    4
    Government and Public Administration
    Star Rating:
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $96,794
    ($46.54/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.6%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    4
    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Star Rating:
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $41,600
    ($20.00/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.6%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    4
    Finance
    Star Rating:
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $87,939
    ($42.28/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.9%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    7