Top Ten hottest Jobs by degree

Top Ten hot jobs by degree till 2016(Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Occupations with the Most Job Openings: Graduate Degree

Occupation Total Job Openings 2006-20016
Postsecondary teachers 662,000
Lawyers 228,000
Doctors and surgeons 204,000
Clergy 130,000
Pharmacists 95,000
Educational, vocational, and school counselors 84,000
Physical therapists 68,000
Mental health and substance abuse social workers 62,000
Rehabilitation counselors 60,000
Mental health counselors 50,000


Occupations with the Most Job Openings: Bachelor's Degrees

Occupation Total Job Openings 2006-2016
Elementary school teachers, except special education 545,000
Accountants and auditors 450,000
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education 368,000
Computer software engineers, applications 300,000
Computer systems analysts 280,000
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education 217,000
Network systems and data communications analysts 193,000
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents 161,000
Network and computer systems administrators 154,000
Construction managers 152,000


Occupations with the Most Jobs Openings: Associate's Degrees or Postsecondary Vocational Awards

Occupation Total Job Openings 2006-2016
Registered nurses 1,001,000
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants 393,000
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses 309,000
Automotive service technicians and mechanics 265,000
Computer support specialists 242,000
Preschool teachers, except special education 187,000
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists 151,000
Real estate agents 115,000
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers 107,000
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors 107,000