Why Didn't I Go to School For This?

Posted by Amber Lee on

... I kid. I kid. I'm cool with my job. But, if you're thinking you might want to make a change, check this out. CNN compiled a list of the top jobs in America, factoring in percentage of growth + pay + level of satisfaction + level of stress + level of flexibility. 

 

Here's the breakdown: 

1. Biomedical Engineer
ThinkstockMedian pay: $79,500 
Top pay: $124,000 
10-year job growth: 61.7%
Total jobs*: 15,700


2. Marketing Consultant

Median pay: $92,100 
Top pay: $208,000 
10-year job growth: 41.2%
Total jobs*: 282,700


3. Software Architect
ThinkstockMedian pay: $119,000 
Top pay: $162,000 
10-year job growth: 24.6%
Total jobs*: 3,426,000
4. Clinical Research Associate

Median pay: $90,700 
Top pay: $129,000 
10-year job growth: 36.4%
Total jobs*: 100,000

5. Database Administrator
ThinkstockMedian pay: $87,200 
Top pay: $122,000 
10-year job growth: 30.6%
Total jobs*: 110,800

 

How do you get these jobs and what do they mean? ANSWER

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