Top 10 Careers for Now and the Future

Top 10 Careers for Now and the Future

MONEY Magazine and Salary.com recently revealed an exclusive list of the 50 Best Jobs in America for now and the future. They analyzed both government and private research data on industry growth and compensation levels. In addition, they surveyed 26,000 workers regarding their job satisfaction, and ranked careers based on certain criteria such as stress, flexibility, creativity, ease of entry into the field, and opportunities advancement within the field.

It comes as no surprise that technology and health care fields dominate the list. The boom in technology should persist for many years, and with an increasingly aging population the need for more health care providers is growing steadily. These statistics are echoed by the US Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics. More information can be found in their Occupational Handbook.

Here are the top 10 jobs as reported:

Software engineer
Expected job growth: 46.07%
Base pay: The median expected salary for a software engineer in the United States is $84,779.
College professor
Expected job growth: 31.39%
Base pay: The median expected salary for a Dean of Medicine - Higher Ed. in the United States is $351,542.
Financial advisor
Expected job growth: 25.92%
Base pay: The median expected salary for a typical Portfolio Manager in the United States is $100,859.
Human resources manager
Expeced job growth: 23.47%
Base pay: The median expected salary for a Human Resource Director in the United States is $140,996.
Physician's assistant
Expected job growth: 49.65%
Base pay: The median expected salary for a Physician Assistant - Medical in the United States is $77,395.
Market research analyst
Expected job growth: 20.19%
Base pay: The median expected salary for a E-Commerce Marketing Director in the United States is $134,932.
Computer / IT Analyst
Expected job growth: 36.1%
Base pay: The median expected salary for a Network Operations Director in the United States is $130,983.
Real estate appraiser
Expected job growth: 22.78%
Base pay: The median expected salary for a Collateral Appraiser II in the United States is $82,437.
Pharmacist
Expected job growth: 24.57%
Base pay: The median expected salary for a Pharmacist in the United States is $98,777.
Psychologist
Job growth: 19.14%
Base pay: The median expected salary for a Psychologist in the United States is $75,892.

The best news is that the training for many of these career occupations may be done entirely online through distance learning. There are great online accredited degree programs in every degree type for psychology, computer science and IT management, human resource management, health care management, business specializations, and much more. Take a look at the directory of online colleges to determine if there is a program that is right for you.

*Source: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/2007/