30 fast-growing, high-paying jobs that will dominate the digital workplace - and the skills you'll need to get them

30. Postsecondary atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences instructors teach courses in these scientific fields

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29. Computer and information systems managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming

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28. Statisticians develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information

27. Industrial engineers design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes

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26. Web developers design, create, and modify websites

25. Hydrologists research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters

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24. Geoscientists study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth

22 (tie). Surveyors make measurements and determine property boundaries

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22 (tie). Postsecondary architecture instructors teach courses in architecture and architectural design

21. Systems software developers research, design, develop, and test operating-systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software

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20. Civil engineering technicians apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities

19. Postsecondary physics teachers teach courses in physics

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18. Environmental engineers research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards

16 (tie). Petroleum engineers devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production

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16 (tie). Postsecondary computer science instructors teach courses in that field

15. Operations research analysts formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making

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14. Biochemists and biophysicists study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms

13. Computer-controlled-machine-tool programmers develop the means to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools

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12. Electrical engineers research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems

11. Astronomers observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena

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10. Civil engineers perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities

9. Mathematicians conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques

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8. Mining and geological engineers conduct sub-surface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites

7. Computer and information research scientists conduct research into fundamental components of that field

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6. Postsecondary engineering teachers teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering

5. Agricultural engineers apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems

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4. Applications software developers create and modify general computer applications software

3. Physicists conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories

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2. Chemical engineers design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products

1. Mechanical engineers perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment

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