Tuesday, January 27, 2009

10 Best Jobs Requiring Two-Year Degrees

I got this from msn.com while browsing the website and I just want to share it to all of you out there. It's pretty interesting and might help make up your mind just in case you are in the process of making decision whether to continue for a 4 year or 2 year degree.

Based on salary, industry employment and projected job growth, here are 10 of the best jobs for workers with two-year degrees:

1. Computer specialists

Median annual wage: $71,510*

Current Employment: 136,000

Projected 2016 employment increase: 15 percent

2. Dental hygienists

Median annual wage: $64,740

Current Employment: 167,000

Projected 2016 employment increase: 30 percent

3. Fashion designers

Median annual wage: $62,810

Current Employment: 20,000

Projected 2016 employment increase: 5 percent

4. Registered nurses

Median annual wage: $60,010

Current Employment: 2.5 million

Projected 2016 employment increase: 23 percent

5. Environmental engineering technicians

Median annual wage: $ 40,560

Current Employment: 21,000

Projected 2016 employment increase: 25 percent

6. Radiologic technologists and technicians

Median annual wage: $50,260

Current Employment: 196,000

Projected 2016 employment increase: 15 percent

7. Industrial engineering technicians

Median annual wage: $47,490

Current Employment: 75,000

Projected 2016 employment increase: 10 percent

8. Paralegals and legal assistants

Median annual wage: $44,990

Current Employment: 238,000

Projected 2016 employment increase: 22 percent

9. Occupational therapist assistants

Median annual wage: $45,050

Current Employment: 25,000

Projected 2016 employment increase: 25 percent

10. Computer support specialists

Median annual wage: $42,400

Current Employment: 552,000

Projected 2016 employment increase: 13 percent

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