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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
$121,970
($58.64/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
3.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
720
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Industrial Engineers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$86,390
($41.53/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
818
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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
$64,530
($31.02/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
446
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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
$84,330
($40.55/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
711
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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
$136,430
($65.59/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
469
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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
$100,120
($48.13/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
432
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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
$109,210
($52.51/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
4.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
232
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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
$101,340
($48.72/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
24
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Aerospace Engineers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$134,360
($64.60/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
51
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Microbiologists
Star Rating:
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$82,040
($39.44/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
79
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