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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Data Scientists
Star Rating:
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$126,940
($61.03/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
3.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
616
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Industrial Engineers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$94,040
($45.21/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.7%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
774
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$67,380
($32.39/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
367
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Mechanical Engineers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$95,490
($45.91/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
622
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$152,360
($73.25/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
415
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Electrical Engineers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$101,170
($48.64/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
372
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Statisticians
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Master's degree
 
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Master's degree
Median Annual Wage
$109,950
($52.86/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
3.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
183
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Master's degree
 
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Master's degree
Median Annual Wage
$105,180
($50.57/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
41
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Aerospace Engineers
Star Rating:
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
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FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
%
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Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
0
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Microbiologists
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$85,870
($41.29/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
62
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