Top 10 Occupations by Education

Different occupations need different types of training. Some require only on-the-job training, while others require an advanced degree. The jobs listed below are projected to be the top growing occupations by education level through 2021.

Based on State of Arkansas' 2019-2021 Short-term Occupational Projections Net Growth

High School or Less

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

Insurance Sales Agents

Personal Care Aides

Cooks, Restaurant

Waiters and Waitresses

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers

Helpers--Production Workers

Associate Degree or Vocational Training

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Nursing Assistants

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Medical Assistants

Teacher Assistants

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Computer User Support Specialists

Dental Assistants

Physical Therapist Assistants

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Registered Nurses

General and Operations Managers

Clergy

Management Analysts

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Accountants and Auditors

Financial Managers

Software Developers, Applications

Medical and Health Services Managers

Speech-Language Pathologists