Careers

Biological Scientists, All Other

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

All biological scientists not listed separately.

Biological Technicians

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect…

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

Biologists

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

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

Biomass Plant Technicians

Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.

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

Biomass Power Plant Managers

Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and…

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

Biostatisticians

• Bright Outlook
• Rapid Growth

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

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

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

Boilermakers

Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries.

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

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

Brickmasons and Blockmasons

Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with…

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

Bridge and Lock Tenders

Operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and at danger points in…

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

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media.

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

Broadcast Technicians

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs.

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

Brokerage Clerks

Perform duties related to the purchase, sale, or holding of securities.

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

Budget Analysts

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.

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

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other

All building cleaning workers not listed separately.

Bus Drivers, School

Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

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

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage.

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

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines.

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

Butchers and Meat Cutters

Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.

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

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

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and…

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

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

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

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

Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers

Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.

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

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S.

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

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes.

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

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

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

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction…

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

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.

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

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

Carpenters

Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building…

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

Carpet Installers

Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.

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

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools.

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 Equipment Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products.

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

Chemical Plant and System Operators

Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.

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

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

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances.

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