Ephesians 2:10 impresses on us that choosing the right career field is important. If you’re deciding on a career path or looking to make a change, we have a list of strong career options for 2022 on this MoneyWise.
Ephesians 2:10 reads, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Our work should glorify God. That makes choosing the right career field especially important. If you’re deciding on a career path or looking to make a change, Rob has a list of the best careers for 2022. “Best” refers to careers where you’re likely to see the most job growth ahead which should always be one factor in your decision.
You don’t want to spend money or worse, borrow it to pursue a career where you won’t be able to find a job or find one that pays enough to meet your needs. Career satisfaction is important but so is earning a living.
Healthcare - COVID pandemic hit this field hard and healthcare providers are in huge demand. Estimates show that between 200,000 and 500,000 new registered nurses will be needed in the next 5 years because about 30% of them report they’re considering leaving the field. You need a bachelor’s degree and a license but the median annual income for registered nurses is $75,000.
Doctor - A step further of 4 years of med school and 3 years of residency gets an MD that will be in high demand in the next decade with nearly 20,000 new physician positions opening up. That’s a lot of education and on-the-job training but the annual median salary for a medical doctor is over $210,000.
Supply chain management - These jobs include purchasing, logistics and distribution. If you’re good at math and like tinkering with systems to make them run efficiently, this might be for you. You need at least a bachelor’s degree and the median annual salary is $85,000.
IT - The information technology field is constantly expanding. Many of these jobs are now offered with the ability to work remotely so if you’d rather spend your time with code than with people IT is something to consider. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that 300,000 new IT positions will open up before 2030. The median salary is around $100,000 a year. You don’t necessarily need a degree for IT but it will certainly provide more opportunities than not having one.
Human resources - HR is expected to see significant growthwith nearly 50,000 new jobs by 2029. You’ll also need a bachelor’ degree to advance in human resources but expect an annual median salary around $65,000.
Financial management - Job growth there is expected to increase by 15% over the next 10 years. You need a bachelor’s degree but many companies prefer candidates with an MBA. Median annual salary is around $120,000.
Construction management - If you like building things or watching and supervising other people build things, construction management could be for you. You usually need a bachelor’s degree to become a construction manager but the annual media salary is around $100,000.
What if college isn’t for you?
Police officer - If you’re good at handling stressful situations you might consider a career as a police officer. You’ll need a high school diploma and a driver’s license and you’ll have to pass written and physical testing and go through cadet and on-the-job training. Expect more than 40,000 new police officer positions opening up in the next decade with a median salary of $65,000.
Industrial machinery mechanic - If you like tinkering with nuts and bolts consider a career as an industrial machinery mechanic. Employers are likely to offer on-the-job training for these positions and you can expect more than 60,000 industrial mechanic positions to open up by the end of the decade. All you need is a high school diploma or equivalent and the median annual salary is over $55,000.
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