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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
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