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University lists hot careers for grads

July 14, 2014

National demand is increasing for college graduates with skills in technology and business, according to the sixth annual edition of University of California San Diego Extension’s “Hot Careers for College Grads and Returning Students.”

Here are the top 10 jobs:

  1. Computer systems analysts
  2. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
  3. Accountants and auditors
  4. Management analysts
  5. Elementary school teachers (excluding special education)
  6. Cost estimators
  7. Financial analysts
  8. Database administrators
  9. Computer programmers
  10. Meeting, convention, and event planners

This list scored careers in four criteria categories: current employment in the field, projected growth in the occupation between 2010 and 2020, median annual salary in the occupation and workplace environment characteristics.