Top 10 Careers for the Future
A bad economy can be a time of opportunity. It is a given that the economy will improve, and you want to be prepared to pursue one of the top ten careers. Here are some examples of careers that the experts tell us have the highest growth potential for now and the future.
Careers in Health Care
Like to help people? A health career career path is the way to both high earnings and a rewarding experience. And, many health care courses are now available online.
Pharmacist. A career as a pharmacist offers a median salary of about $99K with expected job growth around 25%.
Physician’s Assistant. Physician’s assistants are typically employed in a clinic, and earn the most recent reported median salary was around $77K. The best news? Expected job growth for physician’s assistants is nearly 50%.
Psychologist. Job growth in psychology is expected to be around 19% and median expected salary around $76K. There are a variety of positions open in psychology, from clinics to public schools.
Business Careers
Many people are preparing for business careers through online classes. You can earn degrees from an Associate’s to MBA, all with minimal or no class attendance.
Financial Advisor. Expect a median salary over $100K, and job growth of nearly 26% if you pursue a career as a portfolio manager.
Market Research Analyst. Train for a position as a marketing director (e-commerce), if you would enjoy a median salary in excess of $130K. Job growth is expected to be around 20%, which is not too shabby.
Computer Jobs
Like many other careers, computer science courses can often be completed online and offer good salaries.
Software Engineer. Expect job growth in this position to be an amazing 46%, and median salaries are running around $85K.
Information Technology Specialist. Amazing potential with expected growth around 36%, this career path offers a median salary of over $130K.
Other High-Paying Careers
College Professor. Generally, the more advanced your degree and higher up you are on the teaching ladder, the higher your salary. For example, salary expectations for a dean at a medical school is over $350K! Job growth? More than 31%.
Human Resources. A manager in the H.R. department can expect a median salary of around $141K, and growth in jobs is projected at just over 23%.
Real Estate Appraiser. The median salary of a collateral appraiser (level II) is around $82K. The real estate appraisal industry is expected to grow almost 23%.
Remember that you can get your education for these jobs online, for some of them you may earn a college degree entirely via the Internet. Check our online course listings for the best opportunity and convenience for you lifestyle.