An education is something that no one can ever take away from you.
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
