10. Speech-Language Pathologist

Average Salary: $80, 480

More commonly referred to as a speech therapist, a speech-
language pathologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats people
with speech, language, or swallowing impairments. They work
with a wide range of patients, including persons who have had
a stroke and are relearning to speak, babies who have
difficulty swallowing, people who stutter, and youngsters who
have language problems.
Speech-language pathologists work together to empower
patients to become more effective communicators. So if
you’re interested in communication as well as willing to assist
patients in recovery and development, this career might be
for you.

9. Lawyer

Average Salary: 126, 930

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an 8.9 percent
employment growth for lawyers between 2020 and 2030. In
that period, an estimated 71,500 jobs are expected to open
up.
Becoming a lawyer gives you the ability to help individuals,
groups, and organizations with their legal problems. In
addition, it also enables you to further the public good.

8. Statistician

Average Salary: $92, 270

Known as the oldest profession in the world, being a
statistician involves the science of making judgments based
on facts. They plan experiments, gather data, analyze and
interpret data, and report their findings after deciding what
data they need and how to obtain it.
In the digital age where data is the new currency, becoming a
statistician equips you with the necessary skills and
knowledge to adapt to an ever-changing landscape.

7. Financial Manager

Average Salary: $134, 180

An organization’s financial health is the main responsibility of
a financial manager. They prepare financial statements,
manage investments, and devise strategies to achieve their
company’s long-term financial objectives.
Because they run the money-making mill in any business,
financial managers face a competitive job market. However,
the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 17.3 percent
employment growth for financial managers between 2020 and
2030. In that period, an estimated 118,200 jobs should open
up.

6. Data Scientist

Average Salary: $98, 230

Data scientists are big data wranglers, gathering and analyzing
large sets of structured and unstructured data. A data
scientist’s role combines computer science, statistics, and
mathematics. They analyze, process, and model data then
interpret the results to create actionable plans for companies
and other organizations.
Data scientists are analytical experts who utilize their skills in
both technology and social science to find trends and manage
data. They use industry knowledge, contextual understanding,
skepticism of existing assumptions – to uncover solutions to
business challenges. This career can pave way to more
opportunities in tech, digital marketing, and other modern-day
business ventures.

5. Software Developer

Average Salary: $110, 140

Software developers create, design, and build software. Some
create new mobile or desktop programs, while others create
the operating systems that run them. In either case, software
developers determine user requirements, construct programs,
test new software, and make changes as needed. Software
developers play critical roles in the areas of computer
systems, manufacturing, finance, and software publication,
where they work closely with computer programmers.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that there is a potential
22.2 percent employment growth for software developers
between 2020 and 2030. In that period, an estimated 409,500
jobs should open up.

4. Medical and Health Services
Manager

Average Salary: 104, 280

Medical and health services managers are also called
healthcare executives or healthcare administrators. They plan,
direct, and coordinate medical and health services. In
addition, these people may also manage an entire facility, a
specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for
a group of physicians.
The growing baby boomer demographic, which needs more
health care in hospitals, group practices, and nursing homes
as they age, is driving significant demand for more medical
and health service managers. The necessity for managers and
administrators to oversee these facilities is also a factor, as is
the increase in group practices.

3. Physician Assistant

Average Salary: $115, 390

Physician associates are medically trained, generalist
healthcare professionals, who work alongside doctors and
provide medical care as an integral part of the
multidisciplinary team.
While specific duties depend on factors including setting,
specialty and state laws, physician assistants can take medical
histories, assist in surgeries, conduct physical exams,
prescribe medication, perform clinical research and more.
However, physician associates are not able to prescribe and
request ionizing radiations such as chest x-rays and CT scans.

2. Nurse Practitioner

Average Salary: $111, 680

Nurse practitioners provide services in rural areas, urban
community health centers, college campuses, worksite
employee health centers, and other venues in addition to
clinics, office practices, managed care organizations, and
hospitals. Nurse practitioners also work for companies that
provide health-care technology (such as pharmaceutical
companies), conduct health-care research, teach in schools
and universities, and serve in government offices (e.g., health
departments, the military, etc.).
In the United States, about 15% of nurse practitioners have
their own private practice. In addition, there are a number of
nurse-managed health centers in the United States, where
nurse practitioners, as well as other health-care professionals,
are in charge of all aspects of health care.
At least half of the total number of nurse practitioners in the
US are taking home six-figure salaries. The Bureau of Labor
Statistics projects 52.2 percent employment growth for nurse
practitioners between 2020 and 2030. In that period, an
estimated 114,900 jobs should open up.

1. Information Security Analyst

Average Salary: $103, 590

Cyberattacks are prevented by information security experts
who protect their companies’ data and computer systems.
They set up security software, keep an eye out for prospective
breaches, and respond to those that do occur.
Information Security Analysts are needed in a variety of
sectors. Computer systems design and related services,
finance and insurance, and information are among the
industries which seek them most, given the digital revolution
in business.
A bachelor’s degree in computer science is commonly
required for information security analysts. Meanwhile, an MBA
in information systems is required by some companies.
Professionals in the field can benefit from industry-standard
certificates, which can improve their job prospects.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 33.3 percent
employment growth for information security analysts between
2020 and 2030. In that period, an estimated 47,100 jobs
should open up.