Thinking about getting an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or graduate degree? The job prospects look bright for many career fields. Health care, computer and teaching jobs are among the top career opportunities. There are also great opportunities if you plan to attend a career or technical college including auto mechanics, cosmetologists, heating/air condition techs, According to BLS.gov, the highest job openings for each college degree are:
ASSOCIATES DEGREE or DIPLOMA:
|
Occupation |
Total Job Openings (2008-2018) |
|
Registered nurses (RN) |
1,039,000 |
|
Nursing aids, orderlies and attendants |
422,000 |
|
Licensed practical (LPN) and vocational nurses |
391,000 |
|
Computer support specialists |
235,000 |
|
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists |
220,000 |
|
Automotive service technicians and mechanics |
182,000 |
|
Preschool teachers, except special education |
178,000 |
|
Insurance sales agents |
153,000 |
|
Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians |
136,000 |
|
Real estate sales agents |
128,000 |
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BACHELORS DEGREE or DIPLOMA:
|
Occupation |
Total Job Openings (2008-2018) |
|
Elementary school teachers, except special education |
597,000 |
|
Accountants and auditors |
498,000 |
|
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education |
412,000 |
|
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education |
251,000 |
|
Computer systems analysts |
223,000 |
|
Computer software engineers, applications |
218,000 |
|
Network systems and data communications analysts |
208,000 |
|
Computer software engineers |
153,000 |
|
Construction managers |
138,000 |
|
Market research analysts |
137,000 |
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MASTER’S DEGREE or Ph. D./DOCTORATE:
|
Occupation |
Total Job Openings (2008-2018) |
|
Postsecondary teachers |
553,000 |
|
Doctors and surgeons |
261,000 |
|
Lawyers |
240,000 |
|
Clergy |
218,000 |
|
Pharmacists |
106,000 |
|
Educational, vocational and school counselors |
94,000 |
|
Physical therapists |
79,000 |
|
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists |
66,000 |
|
Mental health and substance abuse social workers |
61,000 |
|
Instructional coordinators |
61,000 |
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