Question

Part A

Using the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, conduct a search for the top five careers of your choice. Complete the following table to compare and contrast them.

Job Title:
Level of Education:
Required Training Time:
Job Outlook/Job Growth Rate:
Median Salary Rate:

Answer 1

Job Title

Forensic Science Technician

Forensic Chemist

Veterinarian

Areospace Engineer

Pilot

Level of Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Doctoral or professional degree

Bachelor's degree

Airline pilots typically need a bachelor’s degree in any field, including transportation, engineering, or business. They also must have a commercial pilot’s license and an ATP certificate from the FAA.

Required Training Time

Moderate-term on-the-job training

None

None

None

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Job Outlook/Job Growth Rate

16 percent

6 percent

17 percent

8 percent

13 percent

Median Salary Rate

$60,590 per year

$80,680 per year

$99,250 per year

$118,610 per year

$130,440 per year

They are in order