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2. Elementary school teacher. With almost 600,000 new job openings for elementary school teachers appearing from 2008 to 2018, it's safe to say that education jobs are growing almost as fast as the students in those classrooms! Becoming a teacher at the elementary school level requires a bachelor's degree, as well as a teaching certificate and license.
- Median annual salary: $50,510
3. Post-secondary teacher. Teaching college classes in your field of expertise can be a great way to continue learning while you teach your skills and knowledge to others. Post-secondary teacher jobs are expected to grow by over half a million from 2008 to 2018, so there is plenty of room for someone with enthusiasm and the education to back it up. Most positions require a doctorate, though some might be open to those with a master's degree.
- Median annual salary: $58,830
4. Accountant. Changing financial laws, greater regulations of company finances, and the need for closer scrutiny of business accounting is expected to lead to almost half a million new jobs in the accounting industry from 2008 to 2018. To get into the game, a bachelor's degree in accounting is required, though some employers prefer a master's degree.
- Median annual salary: $60,340
5. Computer systems analyst. As more companies rely on Internet technology to build and expand their business presence, analysts should be in high demand. From 2008 through 2018, expect over 200,000 new jobs to be ready for the taking. Those who have a bachelor's degree can find favor with employers, though for some more intricate jobs, a master's degree or doctorate may be required.
- Median annual salary: $77,080
6. Nursing aide. Orderlies, nursing aides, and nursing assistants are crucial to the success of the health care industry. Their work provides the backbone that keeps a hospital, office, or clinic running as smoothly as possible. Career training is often provided on-the-job--and there are over 400,000 of those new jobs expected to arrive between 2008 and 2018.
- Median annual salary: $24,040
7. Attorney. The legal world never sleeps, and that's why almost a quarter million new jobs for attorneys should be available from 2008 through 2018. Becoming an attorney requires a bachelor's degree, followed by three years of law school to earn your Juris Doctor. Attorneys often choose to specialize in one particular area of law, and some choose to form partnerships that handle an even wider range of legal issues.
- Median annual salary: $113,240
8. Licensed Practical Nurse. Much of the nursing work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and the like falls to the licensed practical nurse, or LPN. LPNs work closely with patients under the direction of registered nurses and physicians. Most LPN programs last for about a year, and are administered through trade or vocational schools. Expect job growth of almost 400,000 jobs between 2008 and2018.
- Median annual salary: $39,820
Choose a Degree Program, and Go After a Hot Job
Career training for one of the fastest growing jobs in the United States can start right now! Research a profession you admire and think you might enjoy, and then prepare for a degree program that can give you all the knowledge you need to be a success. These industries are booming and looking for new workers in the coming years, so your career training can be the key that opens that door to a bright, growing future.
About the Author
Shannon Dauphin is a freelance writer and novelist based near Nashville, Tennessee.
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