The following list was published in the book 200 Best Jobs for College Graduates, Fourth Edition (© 2009), by Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D. The book contains more than 60 other “best jobs lists,” plus information-packed descriptions about the jobs featured in each list.
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
- Median Earnings: $68,220
- Percent Growth: 53.4 percent
- Annual Openings: 35,086
Computer Software Engineers, Applications
- Median Earnings: $83,130
- Percent Growth: 44.6 percent
- Annual Openings: 58,690
Personal Financial Advisors
- Median Earnings: $67,660
- Percent Growth: 41.0 percent
- Annual Openings: 17,114
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Median Earnings: $27,970
- Percent Growth: 41.0 percent
- Annual Openings: 14,674
Veterinarians
- Median Earnings: $75,230
- Percent Growth: 35.0 percent
- Annual Openings: 5,301
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
- Median Earnings: $35,580
- Percent Growth: 34.3 percent
- Annual Openings: 20,821
Financial Analysts
- Median Earnings: $70,400
- Percent Growth: 33.8 percent
- Annual Openings: 29,317
Physical Therapist Assistants
- Median Earnings: $44,130
- Percent Growth: 32.4 percent
- Annual Openings: 5,957
Forensic Science Technicians
- Median Earnings: $47,680
- Percent Growth: 30.7 percent
- Annual Openings: 3,074
Dental Hygienists
- Median Earnings: $64,740
- Percent Growth: 30.1 percent
- Annual Openings: 10,433
To learn more about these jobs or to view additional “best jobs lists,” purchase 200 Best Jobs for College Graduates, Fourth Edition (© 2009), by Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D.