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Public Relations Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$123,800

($59.52/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

112

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Openings

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$77,360

($37.19/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,531

Social and Community Service Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$77,320

($37.17/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

313

All Other Computer Occupations

Star Rating:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$106,240

($51.08/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

564

Management Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$98,700

($47.45/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,369

Postsecondary Business Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$78,860

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

279

Public Relations Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$63,280

($30.43/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

722

Human Resources Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$69,400

($33.37/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,902

Fundraisers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$62,990

($30.28/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

225

Postsecondary Political Science Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$80,770

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Administrative Services Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$101,270

($48.69/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

602

General and Operations Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$99,190

($47.69/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

8,977

Postsecondary Communications Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,380

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Postsecondary Education Administrators

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$99,910

($48.03/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

448

Fundraising Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$116,950

($56.23/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

110

Compliance Officers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$74,810

($35.96/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

701

Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Producers and Directors

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,000

($31.73/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

305

Labor Relations Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$88,270

($42.44/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

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Education
Experience Needed
Description

Public Relations Managers

$123,800($59.52/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Public Relations Managers plan and direct the creation of material that will enhance the public image of their employer or client.

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

$77,360 ($37.19/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas. They gather information to predict product or service sales or to create a marketing campaign.

Social and Community Service Managers

$77,320 ($37.17/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Social and Community Service Managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. They direct workers who provide these services to the public.

Social and Community Service Managers

$77,320 ($37.17/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Social and Community Service Managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. They direct workers who provide these services to the public.

All Other Computer Occupations

$106,240 ($51.08/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Computer Occupations include personnel who work on computers, including IT, computer systems, and security. This category includes all computer occupations not contained somewhere else.

All Other Computer Occupations

$106,240 ($51.08/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Computer Occupations include personnel who work on computers, including IT, computer systems, and security. This category includes all computer occupations not contained somewhere else.

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Management Analysts, often called management consultants, recommend ways to improve an organization's efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Postsecondary Business Teachers

$78,860 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

5 years or more

Postsecondary Business Teachers instruct students in a variety of business related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Public Relations Specialists

$63,280 ($30.43/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Public Relations (PR) Specialists create and maintain a positive public image for the individuals, groups, or organizations they represent. They craft media releases and develop social media programs to shape public perception of their clients and to increase awareness of each client's work and goals.

Human Resources Specialists

$69,400 ($33.37/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Human Resources Specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations.

Fundraisers

$62,990 ($30.28/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Fundraisers organize events and campaigns to raise money and other kinds of donations for an organization. They also may design promotional materials and increase awareness of an organization's work, goals, and financial needs.

Postsecondary Political Science Teachers

$80,770 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

5 years or more

Postsecondary Political Science Teachers instruct students in a variety of political science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Administrative Services Managers

$101,270 ($48.69/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Administrative Services Managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently. The specific responsibilities vary, but these managers typically maintain facilities and supervise activities that include recordkeeping, mail distribution, and office upkeep. In a small organization, they may direct all support services and may be called the business office manager. Large organizations may have several layers of administrative managers who specialize in different areas.

General and Operations Managers

$99,190 ($47.69/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

General and Operations Managers plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.

General and Operations Managers

$99,190 ($47.69/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

General and Operations Managers plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.

Postsecondary Communications Teachers

$66,380 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

5 years or more

Postsecondary Communications Teachers instruct students in a variety of communication related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Education Administrators

$99,910 ($48.03/hr)

Master's degree

5 years or more

Postsecondary Education Administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities. Their job duties vary depending on the department in which they work, such as admissions, student affairs, or the registrar's office.

Fundraising Managers

$116,950 ($56.23/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Fundraising Managers coordinate campaigns that bring in donations for their organization.

Fundraising Managers

$116,950 ($56.23/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Fundraising Managers coordinate campaigns that bring in donations for their organization.

Fundraising Managers

$116,950 ($56.23/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Fundraising Managers coordinate campaigns that bring in donations for their organization.

Compliance Officers

$74,810 ($35.96/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Compliance Officers examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

Compliance Officers

$74,810 ($35.96/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Compliance Officers

$74,810 ($35.96/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Compliance Officers

$74,810 ($35.96/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Producers and Directors

$66,000 ($31.73/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Producers and Directors make business and creative decisions about, film, television, stage, and other productions. They interpret a writer's script to entertain, inform, or instruct an audience.

Labor Relations Specialists

$88,270 ($42.44/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Labor Relations Specialists interpret and administer labor contracts regarding issues such as wages and salaries, healthcare, pensions, and union and management practices.

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