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12-23-2013, 08:23 PM
http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/52b86a66eab8eadd2e3fafac-480-/brain-scan-12.jpgFor those who don't have the time or money to get a bachelor's degree, several two-year associate's degrees have a high return on investment and may actually be the better option.
According to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, (http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_107.htm) the following are the 23 highest-paying jobs that require only an associate's degree. Each has a median annual salary of at least $51,000.
Many of the jobs on this list are in the fields of health care, tech**logy, or skilled labor.
The median annual wages listed are calculated to include hourly, weekly, and annual pay, as well as sales commissions and production bonuses. Overtime wages are **t included in the data. We also provided the expected job openings through 2022 and the work experience or on-the-job training needed for a particular job.
23. Mechanical engineering technicians
http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5036190fecad04a40d000017-400-300/23-mechanical-engineering-technicians.jpg Median annual wage (2012): $51,980
Projected job openings (through 2022): 12,100
Work experience: **ne
Description: Design, develop, test, and manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, and other equipment.
On-the-job training: **ne
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_107.htm)
22. Cardiovascular tech**logists and technicians
http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/4b903d157f8b9ab763200100-400-300/22-cardiovascular-tech**logists-and-technicians.jpg Median annual wage (2012): $52,070
Projected job openings (through 2022): 23,000
Work experience: **ne
Description: Use imaging tech**logy to help physicians diag**se cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) ailments in patients.
On-the-job training: **ne
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_107.htm)
21. Physical therapist assistants
http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/52a9eada6da811c12ee10859-400-300/21-physical-therapist-assistants.jpg Median annual wage (2012): $52,160
Projected job openings (through 2022): 45,100
Work experience: **ne
Description: Help patients who are recovering from injuries, illnesses, and surgeries regain movement and manage pain.
On-the-job training: **ne
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_107.htm)
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According to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, (http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_107.htm) the following are the 23 highest-paying jobs that require only an associate's degree. Each has a median annual salary of at least $51,000.
Many of the jobs on this list are in the fields of health care, tech**logy, or skilled labor.
The median annual wages listed are calculated to include hourly, weekly, and annual pay, as well as sales commissions and production bonuses. Overtime wages are **t included in the data. We also provided the expected job openings through 2022 and the work experience or on-the-job training needed for a particular job.
23. Mechanical engineering technicians
http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5036190fecad04a40d000017-400-300/23-mechanical-engineering-technicians.jpg Median annual wage (2012): $51,980
Projected job openings (through 2022): 12,100
Work experience: **ne
Description: Design, develop, test, and manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, and other equipment.
On-the-job training: **ne
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_107.htm)
22. Cardiovascular tech**logists and technicians
http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/4b903d157f8b9ab763200100-400-300/22-cardiovascular-tech**logists-and-technicians.jpg Median annual wage (2012): $52,070
Projected job openings (through 2022): 23,000
Work experience: **ne
Description: Use imaging tech**logy to help physicians diag**se cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) ailments in patients.
On-the-job training: **ne
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_107.htm)
21. Physical therapist assistants
http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/52a9eada6da811c12ee10859-400-300/21-physical-therapist-assistants.jpg Median annual wage (2012): $52,160
Projected job openings (through 2022): 45,100
Work experience: **ne
Description: Help patients who are recovering from injuries, illnesses, and surgeries regain movement and manage pain.
On-the-job training: **ne
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_107.htm)
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