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    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Star Rating:
    Education: Associate's degree
     
    Associate's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $42,682
    ($20.52/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.5%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    22
    Government and Public Administration
    Star Rating:
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $67,187
    ($32.30/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    15
    Business, Management and Administration
    Star Rating:
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $32,760
    ($15.75/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 1
    None or Negative Growth
    -0.2%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    193
    Business, Management and Administration
    Star Rating:
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $37,127
    ($17.85/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 1
    None or Negative Growth
    -1.0%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    94
    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Star Rating:
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $36,095
    ($17.35/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 1
    None or Negative Growth
    -1.9%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    9