| Occupation |
Expected % Growth |
Education Level |
| Medical |
59% |
CMA Certification |
| Network systems and data communications analysts |
57% |
Bachelor's degree |
| Physician |
49% |
Bachelor's degree |
| Social and human service assistants |
49% |
Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| Home health |
48% |
Short-term on-the-job training |
| Medical records and health information technicians |
47% |
Associate's degree |
| Physical therapist |
46% |
Short-term on-the-job training |
| Computer software engineers, applications |
46% - this % may decrease due to global outsourcing |
Bachelor's degree |
| Computer software engineers, systems software |
45% - this % may decrease due to international outsourcing |
Bachelor's degree |
| Physical therapist assistants |
45% |
Associate degree |
| Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors |
44% |
Postsecondary vocational award |
| Database administrators |
44% |
Bachelor's degree |
| Veterinary technologists and technicians |
44% |
Associate degree |
| Hazardous materials removal workers |
43% |
Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| Dental |
43% |
Associate degree |
| Occupational therapist |
43% |
Short-term on-the-job training |
| Dental |
42% |
Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| Personal and home care aides |
40% |
Short-term on-the-job training |
| Self-enrichment education teachers |
40% |
Work experience in a related occupation |
| Computer systems analysts |
39% |
Bachelor's degree |
| Occupational therapist assistants |
39% |
Associate degree |
| Environmental engineers |
38% |
Bachelor's degree |
| Postsecondary teachers |
38% |
Doctoral degree |
| Network and computer systems administrators |
37% - this % may decrease due to international outsourcing |
Bachelor's degree |
| Environmental science and protection technicians, including health |
37% |
Associate degree |
| Preschool teachers, except special education |
36% |
Postsecondary vocational award |
| Computer and information systems managers |
36% - this % may decrease due to international outsourcing |
Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience |
| Physical therapists |
35% |
Master's degree |
| Occupational therapists |
35% |
Bachelor's degree |
| Respiratory therapists |
35% |
Associate degree |
