Ran across this information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the projected Fastest-Growing Full-Time Occupations from 2004 - 2014. When one analyzes the most common level of education required for each, holding an Associates or Bachelor’s Degree becomes more of a necessity. Also, for those in the online education space, the development of these majors, specializations, and certificates should be a consideration.
1. Home health aides
2. Network systems and data comm. analysts
3. Medical assistants
4. Physician assistants
5. Computer software engineers, applications
6. Physical therapist assistants
7. Dental hygienists
8. Computer software engineers, systems software
9. Dental assistants
10. Personal and home care aides