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Top 10 Occupations by Education Level
Different occupations need different types of training. Some
require only on-the-job training, while others require an
advanced degree. The jobs listed below are projected to be the
top growing occupations by education level through 2015.
Based on State of Arkansas’ 2013-2015 Short-term Occupational Projections Net Growth

High School or Less
Personal Care Aides
Retail Salespersons
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
Customer Service Representatives
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Home Health Aides
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Associate Degree or Vocational Training
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Registered Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Nursing Assistants
Dental Assistants
Computer User Support Specialists
Dental Hygienists
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Medical Assistants
Firefighters

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
General and Operations Managers
Accountants and Auditors
Clergy
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Logisticians
Computer Systems Analysts
Software Developers, Applications
Lawyers
Management Analysts

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