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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

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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

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Openings

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Data Scientists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$115,380

($55.47/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

979

Operations Research Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$100,630

($48.38/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

223

Financial Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$160,340

($77.09/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,911

Computer and Information Systems Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$167,550

($80.55/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,969

Personal Financial Advisors

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$$$

No Data Available

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,355

Software Developers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$131,000

($62.98/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,718

Computer Systems Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$104,940

($50.45/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,652

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

Financial Risk Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$107,120

($51.50/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

194

All Other Computer Occupations

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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

Financial and Investment Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$102,220

($49.14/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

772

Web and Digital Interface Designers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$84,990

($40.86/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

258

Marketing Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$156,650

($75.31/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

951

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

Sales Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$134,860

($64.84/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,441

Advertising and Promotions Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$132,410

($63.66/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

0.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Survey Researchers

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$76,990

($37.01/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

-0.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Median Annual Wage
Education
Experience Needed
Description

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

$77,360($37.19/hr)

Bachelor's degree

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.

Data Scientists

$115,380 ($55.47/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

Data Scientists

$115,380 ($55.47/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

Data Scientists

$115,380 ($55.47/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

Operations Research Analysts

$100,630 ($48.38/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Operations research analysts use mathematics and logic to help organizations make informed decisions and solve problems.

Financial Managers

$160,340 ($77.09/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Financial managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.

Computer and Information Systems Managers

$167,550 ($80.55/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the IT goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.

Personal Financial Advisors

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Bachelor's degree

None

Personal financial advisors provide advice on investments, insurance, mortgages, estate planning, taxes, and retirement to help individuals manage their finances.

Software Developers

$131,000 ($62.98/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Software developers create the computer applications that allow users to do specific tasks and the underlying systems that run the devices or control networks.

Software Developers

$131,000 ($62.98/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Software developers create the computer applications that allow users to do specific tasks and the underlying systems that run the devices or control networks.

Computer Systems Analysts

$104,940 ($50.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Computer systems analysts, sometimes called systems architects, study an organization's current computer systems and procedures and design improvements to them. In doing so, these analysts help the organization operate more efficiently.

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

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

Less than 5 years

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Financial Risk Specialists

$107,120 ($51.50/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Financial Risk Specialists analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.

All Other Computer Occupations

$106,240 ($51.08/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

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

None

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

Financial and Investment Analysts

$102,220 ($49.14/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Financial and Investment Analysts conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

Web and Digital Interface Designers

$84,990 ($40.86/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Web and Digital Interface Designers develop, create, and test website or interface layout, functions, and navigation for usability. They are responsible for the look and functionality of the website or interface.

Web and Digital Interface Designers

$84,990 ($40.86/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Marketing Managers

$156,650 ($75.31/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, advertising sales agents, financial staff, and others to develop strategies and materials.

Public Relations Managers

$123,800 ($59.52/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

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

Sales Managers

$134,860 ($64.84/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Sales managers plan, direct, or coordinate the delivery of a product or service to the customer. They set sales goals, analyze data, and develop training programs for organizations' sales representatives.

Advertising and Promotions Managers

$132,410 ($63.66/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Advertising and promotions managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, advertising sales agents, financial staff, and others to develop strategies and materials.

Survey Researchers

$76,990 ($37.01/hr)

Master's degree

None

Survey researchers design surveys and analyze data. Surveys are used to collect factual data, such as employment and salary information, or to ask questions in order to understand people's opinions, preferences, beliefs, or desires.

Survey Researchers

$76,990 ($37.01/hr)

Master's degree

None

Survey Researchers

$76,990 ($37.01/hr)

Master's degree

None

Survey Researchers

$76,990 ($37.01/hr)

Master's degree

None

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