A new list of “The Best Jobs in America”— created by CNNMoney.com/Money magazine — aims to connect job seekers to the best employment opportunities in America. Most, if not all, all of these careers require applicants to have bachelor’s degree or more.
The original list features 50 jobs, we published the top 35 occupations that may be best suited for military servicemembers and veterans, their annual salaries and degree requirements. Take a look at the list and see where your job — or prospective job — places.
Here is CNNMoney’s/Money magazine’s list:
- Software engineer: Bachelor’s degree $80,427
- College professor: Master’s Degree or Doctorate, $81,491
- Financial advisor: Bachelor’s degree $122,462
- Human resources manager: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree $73,731
- Physician assistant: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree $75,117
- Market research analyst: Bachelor’s $82,317
- Computer/IT analyst: Bachelor’s $83,427
- Real estate appraiser: Associate’s or Bachelor’s $66,216
- Pharmacist: Bachelor’s or Master’s $91,998
- Psychologist: Medical degree $66,049
- Advertising manager: Bachelor’s or Master’s $107,049
- Physical therapist: Bachelor’s or Master’s $54,883
- Technical writer: Bachelor’s or Master’s $57,841
- Chiropractor: Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s $84,996
- Medical scientist: Medical degree $70,053
- Physical scientist: Master’s or Doctorate $80, 213
- Engineer: Bachelor’s or Master’s $76,100
- Curriculum developer: Bachelor’s or Master’s $55,793
- Editor: Bachelor’s or Master’s $78,242
- Public relations specialist: Bachelor’s or Master’s $84,567
- Sales manager: Bachelor’s or Master’s,$135,903
- Optometrist: Medical degree $93,670
- Property manager: Associate’s or Bachelor’s $78,375
- Actuary: Bachelor’s or Master’s $81,509
- Writer: Bachelor’s $60,519
- Social service manager: Bachelor’s or Master’s $74,584
- Paralegal: Bachelor’s $61,204
- Health services manager: Bachelor’s or Master’s $92,211
- Advertising sales agent: Bachelor’s or Master’s $247, 536
- Physician/Surgeon: Medical degree $247,536
- Management analyst: Bachelor’s or Master’s $63, 426
- Occupational therapist: Bachelor’s or Master’s $51, 973
- Mental health counselor: Master’s or Medical degree $53, 150
- Landscape architect: Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s $50, 383
- Biotechnology research scientist: Master’s of Doctorate $66,393
If you don’t have a degree, don’t panic. There are several online degree programs available that will help you fulfill the educational requirements necessary to get any of these jobs. In fact, you can use the Military.com School Finder to help connect you to an online degree program that suits your educational and professional goals.
