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Table 1. Fastest growing occupations and occupations projected to have the largest numerical increases in employment between 2006 and 2016, by level of postsecondary education or training
Fastest growing occupations Occupations having the largest numerical job growth
First-professional degree

Veterinarians Physicians and surgeons

Pharmacists Lawyers

Chiropractors Pharmacists

Physicians and surgeons Veterinarians

Optometrists Dentists
Doctoral degree

Postsecondary teachers Postsecondary teachers

Computer and information scientists, research Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

Biochemists and biophysicists Computer and information scientists, research

Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists Biochemists and biophysicists
Master's degree

Mental health counselors Clergy

Mental health and substance abuse social workers Physical therapists

Marriage and family counselors Mental health and substance abuse social workers

Physical therapists Educational, vocational, and school counselors

Physician assistants Rehabilitation counselors
Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience

Actuaries Management analysts

Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program Financial managers

Management analysts Computer and information systems managers

Training and development specialists Medical and health services managers

Public relations managers Training and development specialists
Bachelor's degree

Network systems and data communications analysts Computer software engineers, applications

Computer software engineers, applications Accountants and auditors

Personal financial advisors Business operations specialists, all other

Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors Elementary schoolteachers, except special education

Financial analysts Computer systems analysts
Associate degree

Veterinary technologists and technicians Registered nurses

Physical therapist assistant Computer support specialists

Dental hygienists Paralegals and legal assistants

Environmental science and protection technicians, including health Dental hygienists

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians Legal secretaries
Postsecondary vocational award

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants

Skin care specialists Preschool teachers, except special education

Manicurists and pedicurists Automotive service technicians and mechanics

Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

Preschool teachers, except special education Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
Work experience in a related occupation

Sales representatives, services, all other Executive secretaries and administrative assistants

Gaming managers Sales representatives, services, all other

Gaming supervisors Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products

Aircraft cargo handling supervisors First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers

Self-enrichment education teachers First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers
Long-term on-the-job training

Audio and video equipment technicians Carpenters

Interpreters and translators Cooks, restaurant

Athletes and sports competitors Police and sheriff