Bachelors Degree
The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that over the next 10 years, all seven of the fastest-growing job categories require a college degree. Over 42% of the nations job growth over the next decade will include careers in teaching, healthcare and technology.
You can participate in the 42% job growth by earning your bachelor's degree now so that you are prepared for the many job opportunities in the very near future.
According to the 2006-07 Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the jobs below are the fastest growing occupations that require a bachelor's degree.
|
Occupation |
Number |
% Change |
|
Network systems and data communications analysts |
126,000 |
55% |
|
Physician assistants |
31,000 |
50% |
|
Computer software engineers, applications |
222,000 |
48% |
|
Computer software engineers, systems software |
146,000 |
43% |
|
Network and computer systems administrators |
107,000 |
38% |
|
Database administrators |
40,000 |
38% |
|
Computer systems analysts |
153,000 |
31% |
|
Biomedical engineers |
3,000 |
31% |
|
Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists |
55,000 |
30% |
|
Environmental engineers |
15,000 |
30% |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics