Discover the Best Graduate Degrees for Emerging Careers
by Sharon Wiatt Jones, careerthoughtleaders.com
Are you looking for a way to qualify for “hot jobs” in a poor economy?
Instead of aiming for a graduate or professional degree which personally interests you (folklore or film, anyone?) or impresses friends and family (M.D, MBA, J.D.), let’s consider more objective criteria:
- New and emerging occupations
- Positive job market outlook
- Good return on investment
- Breadth and depth; interdisciplinary with focus
- Experiential (internship, co-op, or capstone component)
The Occupational Information Network (U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration), has prepared a list of emerging occupations by industry. Some of the career fields generally requiring a master’s degree are listed here: (more…)
