#14 Nurse Practitioner
Growth Rate: 35%Average Annual Pay: $95,350
In case you haven’t noticed, the medical industry has really grown and expanded over the past few years. New specialties have emerged and, to cope with this, a demand for professionals such as Nurse Practitioners has literally exploded in hospitals, clinics and local practices throughout the country.
To work as a Nurse Practitioner, you will need either a 2-year Associates Degree or a 1-year Nursing Practitioner Certificate in addition to some on the job training.