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Below is a list of the fastest growing occupations requiring Post-Secondary Training or an Associate's Degree. Information provided by America's Career InfoNet.

# Occupation Employment Percent change Most significant source of education or training
2002 2012
1 Medical records and health information technicians 146,900 215,600 47%  Associate degree
2 Physical therapist assistants 50,200 72,600 45%  Associate degree
3 Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors 182,700 263,900 44%  Postsecondary vocational award
4 Veterinary technologists and technicians 52,700 75,900 44%  Associate degree
5 Dental hygienists 148,000 211,700 43%  Associate degree
6 Occupational therapist assistants 18,500 25,700 39%  Associate degree
7 Environmental science and protection technicians, including health 27,600 37,700 37%  Associate degree
8 Preschool teachers, except special education 423,600 576,900 36%  Postsecondary vocational award
9 Respiratory therapists 85,800 115,600 35%  Associate degree
10 Respiratory therapy technicians 26,400 35,500 34%  Postsecondary vocational award
11 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians 43,400 57,900 34%  Associate degree
12 Emergency medical technicians and paramedics 179,100 238,400 33%  Postsecondary vocational award
13 Radiation therapists 13,500 17,800 32%  Associate degree
14 Computer support specialists 506,900 660,300 30%  Associate degree
15 Security and fire alarm systems installers 46,300 60,300 30%  Postsecondary vocational award
16 Desktop publishers 35,000 45,200 29%  Postsecondary vocational award
17 Paralegals and legal assistants 199,600 256,900 29%  Associate degree
18 Environmental engineering technicians 19,100 24,500 28%  Associate degree
19 Surgical technologists 72,200 92,400 28%  Postsecondary vocational award
20 Registered nurses 2,284,500 2,907,600 27%  Associate degree
21 Massage therapists 92,100 117,000 27%  Postsecondary vocational award
22 Sound engineering technicians 12,800 16,100 25%  Postsecondary vocational award
23 Gaming dealers 77,900 97,100 25%  Postsecondary vocational award
24 Gaming and sports book writers and runners 14,100 17,500 24%  Postsecondary vocational award
25 Diagnostic medical sonographers 36,500 45,300 24%  Associate degree
26 Nuclear medicine technologists 17,100 21,200 24%  Associate degree
27 Radiologic technologists and technicians 174,100 214,100 23%  Associate degree
28 Manicurists and pedicurists 51,000 62,600 23%  Postsecondary vocational award
29 Medical transcriptionists 100,800 123,600 23%  Postsecondary vocational award
30 Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses 701,900 843,700 20%  Postsecondary vocational award
31 Medical and clinical laboratory technicians 147,500 176,100 19%  Associate degree
32 Skin care specialists 24,900 29,800 19%  Postsecondary vocational award
33 Biological technicians 47,900 57,200 19%  Associate degree
34 Forensic science technicians 8,400 10,000 19%  Associate degree
35 Legal secretaries 263,700 313,400 19%  Postsecondary vocational award
36 Makeup artists, theatrical and performance 1,600 1,900 18%  Postsecondary vocational award
37 Appraisers and assessors of real estate 88,200 103,800 18%  Postsecondary vocational award
38 Medical secretaries 339,500 397,900 17%  Postsecondary vocational award
39 Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers 156,300 179,800 15%  Postsecondary vocational award
40 Commercial pilots 21,100 24,200 15%  Postsecondary vocational award
41 Medical equipment repairers 28,800 33,000 15%  Associate degree
42 Slot key persons 21,000 24,100 15%  Postsecondary vocational award
43 Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles 18,100 20,700 15%  Postsecondary vocational award
44 Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists 585,400 671,300 15%  Postsecondary vocational award
45 Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists 267,200 305,000 14%  Postsecondary vocational award
46 Court reporters 17,800 20,100 13%  Postsecondary vocational award
47 Automotive service technicians and mechanics 818,200 919,400 12%  Postsecondary vocational award
48 Electro-mechanical technicians 31,400 35,000 12%  Associate degree
49 Broadcast technicians 35,400 39,400 11%  Associate degree
50 Mechanical engineering technicians 55,100 61,200 11%  Associate degree


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