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Top 10 jobs for 2 year education (Computer specialist make > $70,000)

New reports from MSN Careers shows that two computer related jobs are in the top 10 best paying  jobs for a 2 year community college education.

 See results here: (or go to msn career article)

 1. Computer specialists
Median annual wage: $71,510*
Current Employment: 136,000
Projected 2016 employment increase: 15 percent

2. Dental hygienists
Median annual wage: $64,740
Current Employment: 167,000
Projected 2016 employment increase: 30 percent

3. Fashion designers
Median annual wage: $62,810
Current Employment: 20,000
Projected 2016 employment increase: 5 percent

4. Registered nurses
Median annual wage: $60,010
Current Employment: 2.5 million
Projected 2016 employment increase: 23 percent

5. Environmental engineering technicians
Median annual wage: $ 40,560
Current Employment: 21,000
Projected 2016 employment increase: 25 percent

6. Radiologic technologists and technicians
Median annual wage: $50,260
Current Employment: 196,000
Projected 2016 employment increase: 15 percent

7. Industrial engineering technicians
Median annual wage: $47,490
Current Employment: 75,000
Projected 2016 employment increase: 10 percent

8. Paralegals and legal assistants
Median annual wage: $44,990
Current Employment: 238,000
Projected 2016 employment increase: 22 percent

9. Occupational therapist assistants
Median annual wage: $45,050
Current Employment: 25,000
Projected 2016 employment increase: 25 percent

10. Computer support specialists
Median annual wage: $42,400
Current Employment: 552,000
Projected 2016 employment increase: 13 percent

Posted on 01/28/2009 by Gerry Jenkins