It's no secret that jobs in STEM fields – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – are in demand and expected to continue growing. What might surprise you is how many can earn you $80,000 or more with only a bachelor's degree.
Here's a rundown of 18 top possibilities in Georgia through 2022, based on information from the Georgia Department of Labor (annual wages are for 2013).
Thirteen of these jobs have the added bonus of being projected as "hot" jobs for the next several years. That means the position has a faster than normal average job growth rate in Georgia, above average state wages and at least 100 job openings each year. These listings include the number of openings expected each year through 2022.
Occupations with a Green notation involve work that produces products or services that protect or restore the environment or conserve natural resources.
Engineering, math and information technology occupations
1. Actuary: $102,600
2. Aerospace engineer: $108,300 (Green; Hot: 100)
3. Civil engineer: $87,000 (Green; 380)
4. Computer/information systems manager: $122,800 (Hot: 370)
5. Computer hardware engineer: $88,900
6. Computer network architect: $92,400
7. Computer programmer: $87,100
8. Database administrator: $84,600 (Hot: 160)
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9. Electrical engineer: $85,400 (Green; Hot: 150)
10. Electronics engineer (computer): $85,300 (Green; Hot: 180)
11. Industrial engineer: $81,400 (Green; Hot: 270)
12. Information security analyst: $83,200 (Hot: 110)
13. Sales representatives (wholesale/manufacturing/technology/science products): $80,000 (Green; Hot: 430)
14. Software developer (applications): $87,100 (Hot: 490)
15. Software developer (systems software): $97,400 (Hot: 440)
Health occupations
16. Medical/health services manager: $90,500 (Hot: 480)
Architecture occupations
17. Landscape and naval architect: $80,400 (Green; Hot: 480)
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18. Architectural and engineering manager: $125,200 (Green; Hot: 220)
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