Top 10 Occupations by Education Level

Top 10 Occupations by Education Level

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 2015.

Based on State of Arkansas’ 2013-2015 Short-term Occupational Projections Net Growth

High School or Less

Personal Care Aides Retail Salespersons Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food Customer Service Representatives Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Home Health Aides First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Associate Degree or Vocational Training

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Registered Nurses Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Nursing Assistants Dental Assistants Computer User Support Specialists Dental Hygienists Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Medical Assistants Firefighters

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

General and Operations Managers Accountants and Auditors Clergy Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Logisticians Computer Systems Analysts Software Developers, Applications Lawyers Management Analysts