The fastest growing occupations

If you're considering switching careers, or are just starting to think about where to start yours, this is the list for you: The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of the fastest-growing careers.
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October 10, 2008

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<u><font size=+1>Physician assistants</font></u><br><br> <br> <b>2006 employment:</b> 66,000<br> <b>2016 projection:</b> 83,000<br> <b>Percent growth:</b> 27<br> <b>Salary range:</b> $46,360 or more<br> <b>Education/training:</b> Master’s degree<br> <b>Job outlook:</b> As healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and inner city areas, increasingly use physician assistants to address physician shortages and save money, job demand will grow.
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Physician assistants


2006 employment: 66,000
2016 projection: 83,000
Percent growth: 27
Salary range: $46,360 or more
Education/training: Master’s degree
Job outlook: As healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and inner city areas, increasingly use physician assistants to address physician shortages and save money, job demand will grow.

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