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Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$46,333
($22.27/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Very Strong Growth
2.1%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Very Strong Opportunity
1,001
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$44,824
($21.55/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Very Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Strong Opportunity
107
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$48,756
($23.44/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Very Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Strong Opportunity
72
Education: Doctoral or professional degree
Doctoral or professional degree
HIGH PAYING
Median Annual Wage
$191,408
($92.02/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Strong Growth
0.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Rare Opportunity
3
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$58,907
($28.32/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
None or Negative Growth
-3.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Few Opportunities
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