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Physician Assistant
DESCRIPTION: Physician assistants, also known as PAs, practice medicine in teams with physicians, surgeons and other healthcare workers. They examine, di- agnose and treat patients. Physician assistants may also research new treatments, conduct health-centered outreach programs and speak on health and wellness. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Physician assistants typically need a mas- ters degree from an accredited educational program. Earning that degree usu- ally takes at least two years of full-time postgraduate study. PA graduate school applicants usually have experience caring directly for patients. All states require physician assistants to be licensed. AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY: $121,530 per year JOB GROWTH OUTLOOK: 31 percent
Software Developers
DESCRIPTION: Software developers create computer applications that allow users to do specific tasks and the underlying systems that run the devices or con- trol networks. They may also analyze clients design needs, have a strong under- standing of ADA compliancy online, recommend software upgrades and perform software maintenance. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Software developers, quality assurance analysts and testers typically need a bachelors degree in computer and informa- tion technology or a related field. Some employers prefer to hire developers who have a masters degree. AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY: $110,140 per year JOB GROWTH OUTLOOK: 22 percent
Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, The Balance Careers
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