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Public Relations Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$123,800

($59.52/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

116

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Social and Community Service Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$77,320

($37.17/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

425

Management Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$98,700

($47.45/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,321

All Other Computer Occupations

Star Rating:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$106,240

($51.08/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

949

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$77,360

($37.19/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,016

Human Resources Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$69,400

($33.37/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,812

Public Relations Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$63,280

($30.43/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

913

Administrative Services Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$101,270

($48.69/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

658

General and Operations Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$99,190

($47.69/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

6,341

Fundraising Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$116,950

($56.23/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

122

Postsecondary Business Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$78,860

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

216

Compliance Officers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$74,810

($35.96/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

765

Labor Relations Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$88,270

($42.44/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Fundraisers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$62,990

($30.28/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

415

Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Producers and Directors

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,000

($31.73/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

312

Postsecondary Communications Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,380

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Postsecondary Education Administrators

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$99,910

($48.03/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

464

Postsecondary Political Science Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$80,770

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

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Education
Experience Needed
Description

Public Relations Managers

$123,800($59.52/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Public relations managers plan and direct the creation of material that will enhance the public image of their employer or client.

Social and Community Service Managers

$77,320 ($37.17/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. They direct workers who provide these services to the public.

Social and Community Service Managers

$77,320 ($37.17/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. They direct workers who provide these services to the public.

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Management analysts, often called management consultants, recommend ways to improve an organization's efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

All Other Computer Occupations

$106,240 ($51.08/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Computer Occupations include personnel who work on computers, including IT, computer systems, and security. This category includes all computer occupations not contained somewhere else.

All Other Computer Occupations

$106,240 ($51.08/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Computer Occupations include personnel who work on computers, including IT, computer systems, and security. This category includes all computer occupations not contained somewhere else.

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

$77,360 ($37.19/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Market research analysts study consumer preferences, business conditions, and other factors to assess potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.

Human Resources Specialists

$69,400 ($33.37/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Human resources specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations.

Public Relations Specialists

$63,280 ($30.43/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Public relations specialists create and maintain a positive public image for the individuals, groups, or organizations they represent. They craft media releases and develop social media programs to shape public perception of their clients and to increase awareness of each client's work and goals.

Administrative Services Managers

$101,270 ($48.69/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Administrative services managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently.

General and Operations Managers

$99,190 ($47.69/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

General and Operations Managers plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.

General and Operations Managers

$99,190 ($47.69/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

General and Operations Managers plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.

Fundraising Managers

$116,950 ($56.23/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Fundraising managers coordinate campaigns that bring in donations for their organization.

Fundraising Managers

$116,950 ($56.23/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Fundraising managers coordinate campaigns that bring in donations for their organization.

Fundraising Managers

$116,950 ($56.23/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Fundraising managers coordinate campaigns that bring in donations for their organization.

Postsecondary Business Teachers

$78,860 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

5 years or more

Postsecondary Business Teachers instruct students in a variety of business related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Labor Relations Specialists

$88,270 ($42.44/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Labor relations specialists (also called employee relations specialists) resolve employee-management disputes, negotiate labor contracts, and coordinate grievance procedures regarding worker complaints. They may offer input on issues such as wages and salaries, nonwage benefits, and union or management practices.

Fundraisers

$62,990 ($30.28/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Fundraisers organize activities to raise money and other kinds of donations for an organization. They also may design promotional materials and increase awareness of an organization's work, goals, and financial needs.

Compliance Officers

$74,810 ($35.96/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Compliance officers make sure that people and organizations meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Compliance Officers

$74,810 ($35.96/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Compliance officers make sure that people and organizations meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Compliance Officers

$74,810 ($35.96/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Compliance officers make sure that people and organizations meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Compliance Officers

$74,810 ($35.96/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Compliance officers make sure that people and organizations meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Producers and Directors

$66,000 ($31.73/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Producers and directors make business and creative decisions about, film, television, stage, and other productions. They interpret a writer's script to entertain, inform, or instruct an audience.

Postsecondary Communications Teachers

$66,380 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

5 years or more

Postsecondary Communications Teachers instruct students in a variety of communication related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Education Administrators

$99,910 ($48.03/hr)

Master's degree

5 years or more

Postsecondary Education Administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities. Their job duties vary depending on the department in which they work, such as admissions, student affairs, or the registrar's office.

Postsecondary Political Science Teachers

$80,770 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

5 years or more

Postsecondary Political Science Teachers instruct students in a variety of political science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

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