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Fastest growing occupations and occupations projected to have the largest numerical increases in employment between 2006 and 2016, by level of postsecondary education or training.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections
Fastest growing occupations and occupations projected to have the largest numerical increases in employment between 2006 and 2016, by level of postsecondary education or training.
| Fastest growing occupations | Occupations having the largest numerical job growth | |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | ||
|
Veterinarians | Physicians and surgeons |
|
Pharmacists | Lawyers |
|
Chiropractors | Pharmacists |
|
Physicians and surgeons | Veterinarians |
|
Optometrists | Dentists |
| Doctoral degree | ||
|
Postsecondary teachers | Postsecondary teachers |
|
Computer and information scientists, research | Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists |
|
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists | Medical scientists, except epidemiologists |
|
Biochemists and biophysicists | Computer and information scientists, research |
|
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists | Biochemists and biophysicists |
| Master's degree | ||
|
Mental health counselors | Clergy |
|
Mental health and substance abuse social workers | Physical therapists |
|
Marriage and family counselors | Mental health and substance abuse social workers |
|
Physical therapists | Educational, vocational, and school counselors |
|
Physician assistants | Rehabilitation counselors |
| Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience | ||
|
Actuaries | Management analysts |
|
Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program | Financial managers |
|
Management analysts | Computer and information systems managers |
|
Training and development specialists | Medical and health services managers |
|
Public relations managers | Training and development specialists |
| Bachelor's degree | ||
|
Network systems and data communications analysts | Computer software engineers, applications |
|
Computer software engineers, applications | Accountants and auditors |
|
Personal financial advisors | Business operations specialists, all other |
|
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors | Elementary schoolteachers, except special education |
|
Financial analysts | Computer systems analysts |
| Associate degree | ||
|
Veterinary technologists and technicians | Registered nurses |
|
Physical therapist assistant | Computer support specialists |
|
Dental hygienists | Paralegals and legal assistants |
|
Environmental science and protection technicians, including health | Dental hygienists |
|
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians | Legal secretaries |
| Postsecondary vocational award | ||
|
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance | Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants |
|
Skin care specialists | Preschool teachers, except special education |
|
Manicurists and pedicurists | Automotive service technicians and mechanics |
|
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors | Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses |
|
Preschool teachers, except special education | Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists |
| Work experience in a related occupation | ||
|
Sales representatives, services, all other | Executive secretaries and administrative assistants |
|
Gaming managers | Sales representatives, services, all other |
|
Gaming supervisors | Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products |
|
Aircraft cargo handling supervisors | First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers |
|
Self-enrichment education teachers | First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers |
| Long-term on-the-job training | ||
|
Audio and video equipment technicians | Carpenters |
|
Interpreters and translators | Cooks, restaurant |
|
Athletes and sports competitors | Police and sheriff |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections
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