It is important in today's economy to understand and educate yourself on the career fields highest in demand. This helps college students choose a major for rapid employment after graduation, and it gives people who have lost their jobs a starting point to search for a new career. Knowing what fields are hiring is empowering when times are tough.
Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst
Job description: Put together networks such as data systems, email and voicemail for companies to increase communication and speed up productivity due to increased access to data. Salary: $60,000+ Education: Bachelor's degree required in the field of computers with certifications in Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Cisco Certified Network Professional.
Computer Software Applications Engineer
Job description: Put together PC software applications for consumers and businesses to keep companies efficient in a competitive market. Salary: $79,000+ Education: Bachelor's degree in computers or software engineering.
Computer Software Engineer
Job description: Install a business's main operating system for software programs. Salary: $76,000+ Education: Bachelor's degree in computers or software engineering.
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Job description: Operate network help desks, which are being added to companies more and more. Salary: $40,000+ Education: Bachelor's degree, but it can be in any field.
Database Administrator
Job description: Ensures that information is being delivered efficiently to company networks by overseeing database's security and setup processes. Salary: $60,000+ Education: Master's degree in management information systems.
College Instructor
Job description: Educate students in a variety of academic and vocational classes. This is a growing job because more and more people are going to college or going back to college. Salary: $51,000+ Education: Ph.D required.
Physician Assistant
Job description: Assist doctors with patients. They are in higher demand because of the aging population. Salary: $69,000+ Education: Bachelor's degree required as well as a two-year physician assistant program.
Physical Therapist
Job description: Provide physical rehabilitation to people who have suffered from injury or disease such as a stroke. This career is growing because of the rapidly aging population. Salary: $60,000+ Education: Bachelor's degree in a physical therapist program as well as a state license.
Occupational Therapist
Job description: Assist those with handicaps (physical and mental) and teach them to do daily tasks such as dressing and bathing. As the population continues to age, these therapists become more in demand. Salary: $54,000 Education: Master's degree.
Medical Scientist
Job description: Perform biomedical studies and research. This type of research is constantly evolving, and qualified scientists are always needed. Salary: $61,000+ Education: Ph.D. in biological science.
