Careers

Managers, All Other

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth
• Numerous Job Openings

All managers not listed separately.

Manicurists and Pedicurists

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.

Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one

Manufacturing Engineers

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes.

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion…

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth
• Numerous Job Openings

Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or…

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Marketing Managers

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm…

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Marriage and Family Therapists

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family…

Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher

Massage Therapists

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose…

Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree

Material Moving Workers, All Other

All material moving workers not listed separately.

Materials Engineers

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and…

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Materials Scientists

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals…

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

All mathematical scientists not listed separately.

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized…

Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher

Mathematicians

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields.

Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.

Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one

Mechanical Door Repairers

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one

Mechanical Drafters

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering…

Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of…

Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree

Mechanical Engineers

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Mechatronics Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Media Programming Directors

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such…

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Media Technical Directors/Managers

Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television…

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other

All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.

Media and Communication Workers, All Other

All media and communication workers not listed separately.

Medical Appliance Technicians

Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and…

Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one

Medical Assistants

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth
• Numerous Job Openings

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician.

Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree

Medical Dosimetrists

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and…

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Medical Equipment Preparers

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment.

Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one

Medical Equipment Repairers

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree

Medical Records Specialists

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative…

Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health.

Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth
• Numerous Job Openings

Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures.

Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one

Medical Transcriptionists

Transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office…

Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Medical and Health Services Managers

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or…

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Mental Health Counselors

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention.

Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs.

Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.

Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other

All metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately.

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend furnaces, such as gas, oil, coal, electric-arc or electric induction, open-hearth, or oxygen furnaces, to melt and refine…

Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one

Meter Readers, Utilities

Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.

Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one

Microbiologists

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi.

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Microsystems Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.

Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Midwives

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance.

Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher