Careers
Plain-language guides to what people in a career do, the skills it asks for and how to get there. Careers with a bright outlook are marked.
Blockchain Engineers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
- New & Emerging
Maintain and support distributed and decentralized blockchain-based networks or block-chain applications such as cryptocurrency exchange…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
- Bright Outlook
- Numerous Job Openings
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete.
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
- Numerous Job Openings
Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Business Continuity Planners
- Bright Outlook
- Numerous Job Openings
Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Business Intelligence Analysts
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
- Bright Outlook
- Numerous Job Openings
All business operations specialists not listed separately.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations…
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics…
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Cardiologists
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system.
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Cargo and Freight Agents
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping…
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Cashiers
- Bright Outlook
- Numerous Job Openings
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Chefs and Head Cooks
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods.
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Chemical Engineers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Chemical Technicians
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids…
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Chemists
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Childcare Workers
- Bright Outlook
- Numerous Job Openings
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Chiropractors
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system.
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Civil Engineers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Climate Change Policy Analysts
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation…
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Clinical Data Managers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
- Numerous Job Openings
Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home.
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Clinical Research Coordinators
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests.
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Coaches and Scouts
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Commercial Divers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Work below surface of water, using surface-supplied air or scuba equipment to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures.
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Commercial Pilots
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters.
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Community Health Workers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
All community and social service specialists not listed separately.
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Compliance Managers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
- Numerous Job Openings
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Computer Hardware Engineers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Computer Network Architects
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Computer Occupations, All Other
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
All computer occupations not listed separately.
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or…
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Computer Systems Analysts
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns.
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors.
Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher
Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Conservation Scientists
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment.
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Construction Laborers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
- Numerous Job Openings
Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers…
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Construction Managers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance…
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Cooks, All Other
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
All cooks not listed separately.
Cooks, Fast Food
- Bright Outlook
- Numerous Job Openings
Prepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Duties of these cooks are limited to preparation of a few basic items…
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Cooks, Private Household
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Cooks, Restaurant
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
- Numerous Job Openings
Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants.
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one