When picking a career, young people prefer to do something that is both enjoyable and well-paying. It’s important to get informed at a young age, mainly about which jobs provide a lucrative pay and which do not. Like every year, we see that this list is dominated by medicine-related careers.
We see the same pattern with jobs within the tech industry. However, most of these careers require lots of studying. At least a Bachelor’s degree is needed to be able to compete. Any of these 12 careers is trending upwards and is going to become even more in demand.
Physician - $195 thousand
Becoming a physician is among the best-paid jobs for two reasons. The first revolves around the constant need for physicians, but the second reason is due to the length of education. To become a physician, you have to complete eight years of formal education, plus a four-year M.D. program.
Pharmacy director/manager - $146 thousand
Pharmacy managers have more responsibilities than the average pharmacy clerk. They have to prepare by obtaining a Doctor of Pharmacy "Pharm D" degree, which takes at least six years to complete. These are just the minimal requirements.
To become a pharmacy manager, you need at least 6-10 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist. If you want to become even more qualified, obtain a Master’s degree in Pharmacy Administration. This program takes about two years to graduate from and will drastically increase your chances of being hired.
Pharmacist - $127 thousand
The US generally have a much more liberal prescription policy than many other countries. As a result, there is always a need for licensed pharmacists. It takes the same qualifications needed to become a pharmacy manager. Your responsibilities won’t just involve sitting behind the counter.
You can work in a lab, assist in the creation of new pharmaceutical products, as well as conduct tests in a controlled environment. After graduating with a PharmD degree, you can always apply for an internship at a big pharmaceutical corporation.
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