Experts Predict Where the Jobs Will Be in 2014
Wondering where the jobs will be in the future? Government economists estimate which occupations will grow fastest between 2004 and 2014. They also predict which occupations will have the most new jobs.
Ten Fastest Growing Occupations for College Grads
| Occupation |
| 2004 |
2014 |
Percent Change |
| Network systems and data communications analysts |
231 |
357 |
55 |
| Physician assistants |
62 |
93 |
50 |
| Computer software engineers, applications |
460 |
682 |
48 |
| Physical therapist assistants |
59 |
85 |
44 |
| Dental hygienists |
158 |
226 |
43 |
| Computer software engineers, systems software |
340 |
486 |
43 |
| Network and computer systems administrators |
278 |
385 |
38 |
| Database administrators |
104 |
144 |
38 |
| Physical therapists |
155 |
211 |
37 |
| Forensic science technicians |
10 |
13 |
36 |
Occupations with the Most New Jobs: Associate's Degrees or Postsecondary Vocational Awards
| Occupation |
| 2004 |
2014 |
Change |
| Registered nurses |
2,394 |
3,096 |
703 |
| Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants |
1,455 |
1,781 |
325 |
| Preschool teachers, except special education |
431 |
573 |
143 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics |
803 |
929 |
126 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses |
726 |
850 |
124 |
| Computer support specialists |
518 |
638 |
119 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists |
610 |
708 |
98 |
| Dental hygienists |
158 |
226 |
68 |
| Paralegals and legal assistants |
224 |
291 |
67 |
| Medical secretaries |
373 |
436 |
63 |
Occupations with the Most New Jobs: Bachelor's Degrees
| Occupation |
| 2004 |
2014 |
Change |
| Elementary school teachers, except special education |
1,457 |
1,722 |
265 |
| Accountants and auditors |
1,176 |
1,440 |
264 |
| Computer software engineers, applications |
460 |
682 |
222 |
| Computer systems analysts |
487 |
640 |
153 |
| Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education |
1,024 |
1,172 |
148 |
| Computer software engineers, systems software |
340 |
486 |
146 |
| Network systems and data communications analysts |
231 |
357 |
126 |
| Network and computer systems administrators |
278 |
385 |
107 |
| Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education |
628 |
714 |
86 |
| Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists |
182 |
237 |
55 |
Source: United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/.
