CareerBuilder and EMSI: Best Jobs for 2013 Requiring Bachelor s Degree

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1 CareerBuilder and EMSI: Best Jobs for 2013 Requiring Bachelor s Degree CareerBuilder and EMSI have released the best jobs for 2013 that require, on average, a bachelor s degree. The details were summarized in a press release (see this Forbes article), and below we ve provided more information on the top jobs. We used EMSI data to derive each occupation s growth, the estimated total number of jobs in 2012, a brief description of the occupation, the top three cities for concentration, and finally the wage curve, which illustrates what a typical worker in the occupation makes as their career progresses. The 10th percentile earnings approximate entry-level wages for the occupation, while the 90th percentile earnings approximate top-end wages. Note: Although the average education level for these occupations is a bachelor s degree, a portion of workers in each field have attained more or less education than required. Information on EMSI data can be found here. #1. Software Developers (Applications & Systems Software) 70,872 jobs added since 2010, 7% growth 997,810 total jobs Software Developers, Systems Software SOC : Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Software Developers, Applications SOC : Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

2 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA #2. Accountants and Auditors 37,123 jobs added since 2010, 3% growth 1,264,004 total jobs SOC : Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data. Excludes Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents ( ). Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, JY-NJ-PA

3 #3. Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists 31,335 jobs added since 2010, 10% growth 359,214 total jobs SOC : Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

4 #4. Computer Systems Analysts 26,937 jobs added since 2010, 5% growth 530,086 total jobs SOC : Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

5 #5. Human Resources, Training and Labor Relations Specialists 22,773 jobs added since 2010, 5% growth 472,223 total jobs SOC : Includes SOC 2010 occupation: Human Resources Specialists: Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers. Excludes Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists ( ). Includes SOC 2010 occupation: Labor Relations Specialists: Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints. Excludes equal employment opportunity (EEO) officers who are included in Compliance Officers ( ). Columbus, OH Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI

6 #6. Network and Computer Systems Administrators 18,626 jobs added since 2010, 5% growth 361,865 total jobs SOC : Install, configure, and support an organization s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures. Excludes Information Security Analysts ( ), Computer User Support Specialists ( ), and Computer Network Support Specialists ( ). San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Columbus, OH

7 #7. Sales Representatives (Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific) 17,405 jobs added since 2010, 4% growth 420,868 total jobs SOC : Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of post-secondary education. Excludes Sales Engineers ( ). San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH

8 #8. Information Security Analysts, Web Developers and Computer Network Architects 15,715 jobs added since 2010, 5% growth 315,516 total jobs SOC : Includes SOC 2010 occupation: Information Security Analysts: Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses. Excludes Computer Network Architects ( ). Includes SOC 2010 occupation: Web Developers: Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content. Excludes Multimedia Artists and Animators ( ). Includes SOC 2010 occupation: Computer Network Architects: Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Excludes Information Security Analysts ( ), Network and Computer Systems Administrators ( ), and Computer Network Support Specialists ( ).

9 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA #9. Mechanical Engineers 13,847 jobs added since 2010, 6% growth 251,270 total jobs SOC : Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

10 #10. Industrial Engineers 12,269 jobs added since 2010, 6% change 220,568 total jobs SOC : Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. Excludes Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors ( ).

11 #11. Computer Programmers 11,540 jobs added since 2010, 3% growth 350,291 total jobs SOC : Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX #12. Financial Analysts 10,016 jobs added since 2010, 4% change 243,813 total jobs SOC : Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.

12 Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC #13. Public Relations Specialists 8,541 jobs added since 2010, 4% growth 234,688 total jobs SOC : Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO

13 #14. Logisticians 8,522 jobs added since 2010, 8% growth 122,052 total jobs SOC : Analyze and coordinate the logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources. Excludes Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers ( ). Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Oklahoma City, OK

14 #15. Database Administrators 7,468 jobs added since 2010, 7% growth 118,513 total jobs SOC : Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Excludes Information Security Analysts ( ). Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

15 #16. Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 7,072 jobs added since 2010, 10% growth 79,582 total jobs SOC : Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions. Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA

16 #17. Cost Estimators 6,871 jobs added since 2010, 3% growth 200,992 total jobs SOC : Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured. St. Louis, MO-IL Salt Lake City, UT Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO

17 #18. Personal Financial Advisors 5,212 jobs added since 2010, 3% growth 212,352 total jobs SOC : Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, CA

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