Top 10 Jobs to Apply for in 2020

Are you a student searching for the right career path or a professional looking for a change? With so many options and quickly developing industries, it can be difficult to know whether you’re heading in the right direction. 

What will your future look like in your intended field? Is the market expanding in your industry of choice? We’re here to help. Based on earning potential, projected growth and other stats collected by career research teams, we’ve compiled a list of 10 top jobs to consider in 2020. 

1. Software Developer

With a median salary of $103,600 and a projected 241,500 positions according to the U.S. News & World Report, this role requires a blend of innovation, creativity and technical skills to write, interpret and fine-tune code.

 2. Artificial Intelligence Specialist 

Offering opportunities in the electronics, internet, higher education, information technology and computer software industries, this position averages $136,000 per year and has seen 74% annual growth since 2015.

3. Project Manager

With a projected 109,000 open positions for the taking, project manager careers consist of budget setting, task delegation, cross-communication between teams, and project execution from start to finish. This role offers an average salary of $75,474, according to Glassdoor.

4. Front-End Engineer 

Also described as front-end designers or developers, front-end engineers need an extensive knowledge of web design, code, user interfaces and in-browser applications. With approximately 13,000 open positions in 2020 and a median salary of $105,240, this career track has a positive outlook.

5. Physician’s Assistant 

Working to assist doctors in providing exceptional medical care, physician’s assistants earn roughy $108,610. With a Master’s, you’ll be equipped to snag one of the 37,000 available positions in this field.

6. IT Manager

Responsible for coordinating digital services and computer programming in a given company, IT managers are increasingly in-demand — with 46,800 projected positions per year and an annual salary of $142,530.

7. Veterinarian 

Requiring patience, communication skills, a Doctorate and a love for animals, the role of a veterinarian offers nearly $93,000 and 15,600 open positions per year.

8. Dental Hygienist 

With a median salary of $74,820, dental hygienists perform teeth cleanings, take X-rays and assist dentists in maintaining patients’ oral health.

9. Data Scientist 

With a growth rate of 37% per year, the data science job market spans several technical industries and offers an average annual salary of $143,000.

10 Customer Success Specialist

Requiring patience, company knowledge and fine-tuned customer service skills, America’s growing number of customer success specialists make $90,000 each year. 

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