Another FYI...If anyone is reading this, in two years you could be making this with some "pursuit of happiness" drive:
Radiation Therapist
Salary: $80,570
Job Outlook: 13%
Number of Jobs: 19,100
Working as a radiation therapist, you will treat cancer and other diseases using radiation treatments. These professionals generally work in hospitals, but they can also be found in physician offices and outpatient centers. Not only does this job command a salary of $80,570, it also has excellent expected job growth.
Paralegal
Salary: $49,500
Job Outlook: 15%
Number of Jobs: 285,600
Not only is the career of a paralegal very profitable, it generally requires only an associate degree to enter the field. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the legal profession, which will be beneficial if you hope to pursue a career in the legal system. The job entails many responsibilities, such as organizing files, conducting research, and drafting documents.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Salary: $75,660
Job Outlook: 10%
Number of Jobs: 20,100
This profession works in medical imaging, using safe dose of radiation to generate information on a patient’s body, which then can be used by doctors to diagnose or administer treatments. This career usually requires an associate’s degree from an accredited nuclear technology program. At 10% expected growth, it should be a steady and well-paying career.
Air Traffic Controller
Salary: $124,540
Job Outlook: 3%
Number of Jobs: 24,900
By directing the flow of traffic through our nation’s airports, air traffic controllers help maintain the safety efficiency, and effectiveness of air travel. They issue landing and takeoff instructions and monitor the movement of planes on the ground and in the air. While many of the positions suggest a four-year degree, air traffic controller schools offer two-year associate degrees that focus specifically on the career.
Medical Sonographer
Salary: $65,620
Job Outlook: 17%
Number of Jobs: 122,300
Using special imaging equipment, medical sonographers create images of the body that can be used by physicians to assess and diagnose patients. A sonographer will be specially trained in the use of an ultrasonic imaging device, which uses sound waves and vibrations to create an image of a specified organ.
Respiratory Therapist
Salary: $59,710
Job Outlook: 23%
Number of Jobs: 130,200
When you hear the term “respiratory therapist,” think “helping people breathe.” This, quite literally, the the job description, as people in this field help anyone with a lung problem, including disease or injury, get the oxygen they need. With good pay and an expected job growth of 23%, this is a fantastic career opportunity.
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Salary: $56,740
Job Outlook: 4%
Number of Jobs: 13,800
Combining a deep knowledge of electrical systems and mechanical processes, these professionals are involved with the maintenance and operation of a wide variety of equipment. They are employed in many different industries, including manufacturing, engineering services, and transportation, giving graduates the chance to work in various settings.
