HIGHER EDUCATION 2023
SPECIAL SECTION
Baby Boomers entering later stages of life , and the now largest generation of Millennials having children , nurses are in high demand for our increasing population . 2 . Computer Science – This major can span many industries and focuses on exposure to both computer hardware and software . The current advancements in technology have computer science majors learning about robotics , natural language recognition , and artificial intelligence , among other fields . Careers with this degree include IT consultant , information systems manager , database administrator , games developer and technical writer . 3 . Business Administration – If you ’ re not quite sure what career path to take , business administration could be a good option . A degree in business administration could open myriad doors to industries large and small , allowing your skills to be versatile . Business administrators typically work in an office setting and hold a managerial position . 4 . Accounting – Another major that is in demand across industries is accounting . You can find accountants working for organizations from sports teams to nonprofits . If math is a strong suit for you , this major could open a lot of opportunities to choose a company that aligns with your passions and capitalizes on your strengths in your day-to-day role . 5 . Physical Therapy – Due to an increasing aging population , physical therapists are in high demand . Working in this field , you could find a job in a hospital , rehab facility , or even with a sports team . Because physical therapists can work in several different areas , the unemployment rate is low . 6 . Medical Assistance – Another role in the health care industry , medical assistants support doctors and other health care professionals in a clinical setting . Most only need an associate degree from a two-year college to get started . 7 . Software Engineering – Interested in learning another language … programming language , that is ! The rapidly advancing field of software engineering studies the scientific and mathematical side of computer software . If you ’ re good at problem solving and excited by the opportunity for continuous learning , a software engineering major could be of interest . 8 . Psychology – Psychologists can work in a variety of locations : within schools , private practices , or even large hospitals . To become a psychologist , you must graduate with your bachelor ’ s degree , then go on to master ’ s and doctorate degrees to work in a clinical setting . 9 . Marketing – Another degree that can lead you down many different career paths , marketers develop strategies to promote products and services for companies . Areas of marketing , such as digital marketing , are growing rapidly with the increase in online shopping and social media , making targeting ads to consumers even easier and more profitable .
10 . Education – Although the field of education is changing dramatically , the demand for quality educators remains high . Teachers can choose to teach in person or online , depending on the type of school and the subject .
Trade and Technical Schools
Trade school enrollment continues to increase since the early 2000s , but a steep decline in vocational education in the 1980s and ‘ 90s led to a shortage of skilled workers across the nation . The ongoing need for these critical workers has meant an increase in wages and jobs , encouraging students and parents to see past an old stigma of choosing vocational school over college . Plus , over the past 30 years , the cost to attend a four-year college has increased by about 200 percent , leaving some students wanting to avoid the hefty price tag of a four-year degree .
Following are some of the highest-paying trades or vocations available , according to Indeed . com :
n Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) – Working under the direction of doctors and registered nurses , LPNs are responsible for updating patient charts and keeping doctors and nurses up to date on patient health changes . LPNs work long shifts and can work in a hospital , outpatient facility , nursing home , or other caregiving facility . n HVAC Technician – Installing , repairing , replacing , and maintaining systems are all part of an HVAC tech ’ s role . Heating , ventilation , refrigeration , and air-conditioning systems are required to properly maintain workplaces , hospitals , and homes , among other buildings . n Home Inspector – Ensuring the safety of a home or building is the main job of home inspectors . They are required to be familiar with all types of systems that are in a home including heating , electrical , plumbing , and the overall structure . Being a home inspector requires you to be physically fit and capable of climbing ladders and crawling through small spaces . n Plumber – Not only responsible for installing appliances and unclogging toilets and drains , plumbers often install and repair gas supply lines as well . It ’ s critical to understand the flow of these systems and to problem-solve and troubleshoot when issues arise within them . n Electrician – Training to become an electrician takes about as long as it takes to get a bachelor ’ s degree and a license , but this job training pays for itself along the way . If reading blueprints and installing or repairing wires and other electrical components interests you , this career might be electrifying ! n Landscape Designer – If you enjoy the outdoors and gardening , look into the work of landscape designers . These professionals offer plans on designing outdoor spaces for residential and commercial settings that consider environmental challenges , features that are meant to be emphasized , and overall aesthetics . n Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory therapists work with patients who have breathing difficulties , and may aid in emergency situations such as drowning , heart attack , or shock . They assess patients ’ respiratory needs and make sure they ’ re receiving proper care and treatment . n Dental Hygienist – Smile ! Your career could be in making teeth brighter . Dental hygienists work to clean teeth , take x-rays , and educate patients on oral health . They are also ranked among
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