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Planning for College:
» Looking Forward To Careers
Jobs that Require a College Education
Working Your Degree
One of the best things about getting a college education is that you have more jobs to choose from. Below you'll find some sample jobs and the types of degrees they usually require.
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Two-Year College |
Four-Year College |
More Than Four |
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Computer Technician
Surveyor
Registered Nurse
Dental Hygienist
Medical Lab Technician
Commercial Artist
Hotel/Restaurant Manager
Engineering Technician
Automotive Mechanic
Administrative Assistant
Social Worker
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Teacher
Accountant
FBI Agent
Engineer
Journalist
Insurance Agent
Pharmacist
Computer Systems Analyst
Dietitian
Investment Banker
Graphic Designer
Zoologist
Public Relations Agent
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Lawyer
Doctor
Architect
Scientist
University Professor
Economist
Psychologist
Priest or Rabbi
Dentist
Veterinarian
Public Policy Analyst
Geologist
Management Consultant
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For more information
For details about the education needed for specific jobs, talk with your school counselor, librarian, or folks already in interesting jobs.
1998-2008
Show me the money. The numbers here are in thousands of jobs:
Industry |
Employment |
Change |
1998 |
2008 |
Number |
Percent |
Computer & data processing services |
1,599 |
3,472 |
1,872 |
117 |
Health services (not elsewhere classified) |
1,209 |
2,018 |
809 |
67 |
Residential care |
747 |
1,171 |
424 |
57 |
Management & public relations |
1,034 |
1,500 |
466 |
45 |
Personnel supply services |
3,230 |
4,623 |
1,393 |
43 |
Miscellaneous equipment rental & leasing |
258 |
369 |
111 |
43 |
Museums, botanical & zoological gardens |
93 |
131 |
39 |
42 |
Research & testing services |
614 |
861 |
247 |
40 |
Miscellaneous transportation services |
236 |
329 |
94 |
40 |
Security & commodity brokers |
645 |
900 |
255 |
40 |
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