Applying to graduate school is one of the most nerve-racking experiences an individual can go through. From learning how to apply to how to give a good impression during the interview, many can’t decide what course to even enroll in. While work experience may play a part in this decision, often other possible factors may exist such as: personal passions and growth, job outlook and security, salary etc.
To make it easier, Gradschools.com, the authority graduate school directory on the web, has outlined the top 5 fastest growing careers that require a graduate degree between 2016 and 2026. The data is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and each selected career also has potential earnings outlined within. Careers listed include: Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Statisticians, Mathematicians and Genetic Counselors.
This infographic can further help students decide what graduate level education they would like to pursue. Further, the information provided may prove invaluable as it helps individuals plan their undergraduate education and subsequent careers before graduate school.
Infographic Source: https://www.gradschools.com/get-informed/why-grad-school/5-fastest-growing-careers-that-require-a-graduate-degree