2016-2017 HBCU Careers Magazine

HBCU Careers Magazine

networking skills increases. The need for new internet applications, system safety, and upgrades are a few of the specific duties for this role.

3. Physician Assistants Average Salary: $84,980 Predicted Growth in 2016: 27 percent

Minimum Requirements: Completion of a two-year physician assistant program is required before candidates are eligible to take the national license exam. The job outlook for physician assistants will continue to expand as healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and inner city areas, increasingly use physician assistants to handle physician shortages and save money.

4. Web Developer Average Salary: $63,490 Predicted Growth 2012-2022: 20 percent

Minimum Requirements: Associate degree. Despite the craze over Instagram and Twitter, websites are still a must have for everyone from Goldman Sachs to the person down the street selling lamps. Web developers that are experts in not only website design and construction, but also skilled in creating and managing e-commerce sites have a much better advantage, as well as an opportunity at higher pay. For the most part, Web Developers can work in an office setting or from the comfort of their home while earning an attractive starting salary. When considering this field, understand that demonstrated skills and a portfolio showcasing your work are more important than any degree.

5. Information Security Analyst Average Salary: $53,400 to $85,800 Predicted Growth 2012-2022: 37 percent

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree. Network security specialists monitor computer networks for security threats or unauthorized users. Sony Pictures, Target, JPMorgan Chase, Home Depot and even the U.S. government have all been a victim of recent cyber-attacks. The FBI ranks cybercrime as one of its top law enforcement activities. If you possess the skills to design and carry out security measures that protect an organization’s data and computer networks, you’ve got a lucrative future ahead of you. Staying up-to-date in computer languages, technologies and cybersecurity issues are also critical to your success. Organizations seek individuals who can stay ahead of the attackers and not react to them.

6. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Average Salary: $37,980 Predicted Growth: 29.9 percent

Minimum Requirements: A Master’s degree is viewed as the standard for most counselors. Having a state certified license in addition to your education is a huge plus as well. The field of Mental Health Counseling is experiencing high demand and has become a huge topic in recent years. New health

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