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30 Best Careers for Students in 2009  

Wednesday, August 19, 2009


In one of the previous posts I’ve already talked about careers that can thrive in a down economy. And since this is an acute problem, I would like to continue discussing it.

One of the promising career paths for students today is healthcare system. According to several national surveys, “physical therapists rank high in job satisfaction”. On the same list of satisfied workers you will find biomedical equipment technicians, registered nurses, and physician assistants.

One the one hand, it is quite natural that healthcare is on the list of the best careers for students. Specialists in this industry are going to be always in demand, since people cannot stop getting sick.
Naturally, you also need to consider the Obama presidency and its effect on the labor market. A priority for Obama’s presidency is healthcare reform.

However, the point is that there are always jobs and careers for students that promise to survive in a down economy and even experience growth. So, if you are looking for the best careers for students that are expected to see the most growth and offer the best opportunities, you need to carry out a thorough investigation. You can start right now and check a list of the best careers for students in 2009 (according to U.S. News).

List of 30 Best Careers 2009:

  1. Audiologist
  2. Biomedical equipment technician
  3. Clergy
  4. Curriculum/training specialist
  5. Engineer
  6. Firefighter
  7. Fundraiser
  8. Genetic counselor
  9. Ghostwriter
  10. Government manager
  11. Hairstylist/Cosmetologist
  12. Health policy specialist
  13. Higher education administrator
  14. Landscape architect
  15. Librarian
  16. Locksmith/Security system technician
  17. Management consultant
  18. Mediator
  19. Occupational therapist
  20. Optometrist
  21. Pharmacist
  22. Physical therapist
  23. Physician assistant
  24. Politician/Elected official
  25. Registered nurse
  26. School psychologist
  27. Systems analyst
  28. Urban planner
  29. Usability/User experience specialist
  30. Veterinarian

What do you think about this list? Would like to hear your opinion.

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