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 2022.

Based on State of Arkansas' 2020-2022 Short-term Occupational Projections Net Growth

High school or less

Insurance Sales Agents Electricians Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Industrial Machinery Mechanics Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Customer Service Representatives Stockers and Order Fillers

Associate degree or vocational training

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Medical Assistants Firefighters Dental Assistants Paralegals and Legal Assistants Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Computer User Support Specialists Respiratory Therapists Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Dental Hygienists

Bachelor's degree or higher

Clergy Medical and Health Services Managers Nurse Practitioners Financial Managers General and Operations Managers Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Accountants and Auditors Management Analysts Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other Registered Nurses