Most military veteran job seekers want a job that will challenge them and maximize their skills and experience. And, many employers are ready to offer qualified job seekers that opportunity. But in most cases you still need a degree or professional certificate to get your foot in the door. In addition, in today's knowledge driven economy and job market, "the more you know the more you're worth." Over a lifetime the difference between having a college degree or not can be worth millions of dollars
The following five career fields are generally considered the most sought after by military veterans. Coincidentally, according the Department of Labor's 2008-09 Occupational Outlook Handbook, these career fields are among the best employment prospects through 2016.
- Computer Science/Network Systems Management: Bachelor's to Master's degree $38,000 to $145,000
- Health Care Administration: Associate's through Master's degrees, $45,000 to $128,000
- Human Resource Management: Bachelor's to Master's degree, $51,000 to $98,000
- Training and Education: Bachelor's to Master's degree, $33,000 to $141,000
- Law Enforcement: High School Diploma through Master's degree, $27,000 to $104,000
