Hottest Jobs in 2008 (need advice on training/education needed)
According to Bank Rate these are the hottest tech jobs for 2008 and I wanted to know if any of the IT professionals could recommendwhat certifications, trainings, BA or Masters is needed to qualify for any of theses occupations. I just wanted to confirm what they list as accurate of growing trends and confirm what SPECIFIC BA is needed in some cases.
Thanks for the knowledge.
Fastest-Growing Jobs
Home Health Aides
Description: Provide housekeeping and routine personal care
Education: On the job or community college or trade school
Median salary: $8.12 per hour
Network Systems And Data Communications Analysts
Description: Design, test and evaluate network systems
Education: Bachelor's degree
Median salary: $60,600 per year
Medical Assistants
Description: Perform administrative and clerical work in medical office; may also perform clinical duties
Education: Associate's degree
Median salary: $24,610 per year
Physician Assistants
Description: Provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care
Education: Associate's degree plus national accreditation
Median salary: $69,410 per year
Computer Applications Software Engineers
Description: Analyze users' needs, and design, construct and maintain applications
Education: Bachelor's degree
Median salary: $74,980 per year
Physical Therapist Assistants
Description: Assist with therapies, record results
Education: Associate's degree
Median salary: $37,890 per year
Dental Hygienists
Description: Clean teeth and gums, take X-rays
Education: Dental hygiene program plus state license
Median salary: $28.05 per hour
Computer Systems Software Engineers
Description: Coordinate construction and maintenance of company's computer system
Education: Bachelor's degree
Median salary: $79,740 per year
Dental Assistants
Description: Perform patient care, office and laboratory duties
Education: On the job or dental-assisting program at community college, trade school
Median salary: $13.62 per hour
Personal and home care aides
Description: Help elderly, disabled or ill live in their own homes
Education: On the job or community college or trade school
Median salary: $8.12 per hour
Network And Computer Systems Administrators
Description: Design, install and support computers, Internet, etc.
Education: Bachelor's degree
Median salary: $58,190 per year
(I'm really interested in this one!)
Database Administrators
Description: Use database management software to organize and store data
Education: Bachelor's degree
Median salary: $60,650 per year
Physical Therapists
Description: Provide services to help patients with mobility
Education: Minimum bachelor's degree plus state license
Median salary: $60,180 per year
Forensic Science Technicians
Description: Investigate crime scenes and analyze physical evidence
Education: Associate's degree
Median salary: $21.16 per hour
Veterinary Technicians
Description: Perform laboratory and clinical procedures
Education: Associate's or bachelor's degree plus state license
Median salary: $11.99 per hour
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Description: Take X-rays, MRIs, sonograms
Education: Associate's degree
Median salary: $52,490 per year
Physical Therapist Aides
Description: Accompany patients, some clerical work, keep therapy area clean and prepared for next patient
Education: On the job
Median salary: $21, 380 per year
Occupational Therapist Aides
Description: Prepare and assemble equipment used in treatment
Education: Associate's degree
Median salary: $23,150 per year
Medical Scientists
Description: Research and development on human diseases
Education: Ph.D.
Median salary: $61,320 per year
Occupational Therapists
Description: Help patients perform daily living and working tasks
Education: Master's degree plus national certification
Median salary: $54,660 per year
(rest of the article)
Unless you're retired, blessed with generous parents or extremely gifted in the lottery-ticket-buying department, a whole lot of your financial well-being is based on having a job.
Your chances of saving, avoiding debt and investing are all greatly enhanced when you have a good income.
Unfortunately, these are tough times, and not many people believe 2008 is going to see much of an improvement in the economy. So if you think your job could be better, or could be gone, you might want to get a handle on the job market.
What kind of jobs are growing the most and what will they pay? And what kind of degree do you need to get one?
The chart below, based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' "Fastest-Growing Occupations 2004" projections, shows the top 20 fastest-growing jobs between 2004 and 2014. There is a short description of the job as well as the median salary for that position, based on information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition.
According to Bank Rate these are the hottest tech jobs for 2008 and I wanted to know if any of the IT professionals could recommendwhat certifications, trainings, BA or Masters is needed to qualify for any of theses occupations. I just wanted to confirm what they list as accurate of growing trends and confirm what SPECIFIC BA is needed in some cases.
Thanks for the knowledge.
Fastest-Growing Jobs
Home Health Aides
Description: Provide housekeeping and routine personal care
Education: On the job or community college or trade school
Median salary: $8.12 per hour
Network Systems And Data Communications Analysts
Description: Design, test and evaluate network systems
Education: Bachelor's degree
Median salary: $60,600 per year
Medical Assistants
Description: Perform administrative and clerical work in medical office; may also perform clinical duties
Education: Associate's degree
Median salary: $24,610 per year
Physician Assistants
Description: Provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care
Education: Associate's degree plus national accreditation
Median salary: $69,410 per year
Computer Applications Software Engineers
Description: Analyze users' needs, and design, construct and maintain applications
Education: Bachelor's degree
Median salary: $74,980 per year
Physical Therapist Assistants
Description: Assist with therapies, record results
Education: Associate's degree
Median salary: $37,890 per year
Dental Hygienists
Description: Clean teeth and gums, take X-rays
Education: Dental hygiene program plus state license
Median salary: $28.05 per hour
Computer Systems Software Engineers
Description: Coordinate construction and maintenance of company's computer system
Education: Bachelor's degree
Median salary: $79,740 per year
Dental Assistants
Description: Perform patient care, office and laboratory duties
Education: On the job or dental-assisting program at community college, trade school
Median salary: $13.62 per hour
Personal and home care aides
Description: Help elderly, disabled or ill live in their own homes
Education: On the job or community college or trade school
Median salary: $8.12 per hour
Network And Computer Systems Administrators
Description: Design, install and support computers, Internet, etc.
Education: Bachelor's degree
Median salary: $58,190 per year
(I'm really interested in this one!)
Database Administrators
Description: Use database management software to organize and store data
Education: Bachelor's degree
Median salary: $60,650 per year
Physical Therapists
Description: Provide services to help patients with mobility
Education: Minimum bachelor's degree plus state license
Median salary: $60,180 per year
Forensic Science Technicians
Description: Investigate crime scenes and analyze physical evidence
Education: Associate's degree
Median salary: $21.16 per hour
Veterinary Technicians
Description: Perform laboratory and clinical procedures
Education: Associate's or bachelor's degree plus state license
Median salary: $11.99 per hour
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Description: Take X-rays, MRIs, sonograms
Education: Associate's degree
Median salary: $52,490 per year
Physical Therapist Aides
Description: Accompany patients, some clerical work, keep therapy area clean and prepared for next patient
Education: On the job
Median salary: $21, 380 per year
Occupational Therapist Aides
Description: Prepare and assemble equipment used in treatment
Education: Associate's degree
Median salary: $23,150 per year
Medical Scientists
Description: Research and development on human diseases
Education: Ph.D.
Median salary: $61,320 per year
Occupational Therapists
Description: Help patients perform daily living and working tasks
Education: Master's degree plus national certification
Median salary: $54,660 per year
(rest of the article)
Unless you're retired, blessed with generous parents or extremely gifted in the lottery-ticket-buying department, a whole lot of your financial well-being is based on having a job.
Your chances of saving, avoiding debt and investing are all greatly enhanced when you have a good income.
Unfortunately, these are tough times, and not many people believe 2008 is going to see much of an improvement in the economy. So if you think your job could be better, or could be gone, you might want to get a handle on the job market.
What kind of jobs are growing the most and what will they pay? And what kind of degree do you need to get one?
The chart below, based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' "Fastest-Growing Occupations 2004" projections, shows the top 20 fastest-growing jobs between 2004 and 2014. There is a short description of the job as well as the median salary for that position, based on information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition.
