U.S. News & World Report’s list of top jobs for 2010, broken down by categories considered promising growth fields:
http://www.usnews.com/money/careers/features/best-careers-2010
Science and Technology
- Computer software engineer
- Systems analyst
- Network architect
- Biomedical engineer
- Environmental science technician
- Hydrologist
- Environmental engineering technician
- Civil engineer
- Meteorologist
Health care
- X-ray technician
- Veterinarian
- Lab technician
- Physical therapist
- Occupational therapist
- Registered nurse
- Physician assistant
- Optometrist
- Physical therapist assistant
- Dental hygienist
- School psychologist
Education and Civic
- Firefighter
- Mediator
- Clergy
- Urban planner
- Special-ed teacher
- Court reporter
- Medical and public health social worker
- Emergency management specialist
- Marriage and family therapist
Business and Finance
- Actuary
- Training specialist
- Financial adviser
- Financial analyst
- Market research analyst
- Accountant
- Loan officer
- Public relations specialist
- Cost estimator
- Meeting planner
- Logistician
Creative and Service