TOP 3 JOBS AND DEGREE PROGRAMS THAT WILL MAKE YOU INDISPENSABLE TO EMPLOYERS

Finding a job that you love in an environment that loves you is somewhat of a rarity these days. Historically, people worked for the same company for most of their careers.

Today, however, it is not unusual for people to experience five or six career changes during their working lifetime. Technology is also a key consideration as technology progresses faster than business. These degrees are prime for online education. Some degrees fare better than others, but here is a look at a few jobs and degree programs that will make you an indispensable employee.

Information Security Analyst

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An information security analyst usually requires a Master of Science in Computer Security. The median salary is currently $86,170 annually. However, with the current number of companies targeted by cyber-crime, the demand for information security analysts is likely to grow rapidly. Well-prepared job candidates should expect to top the $100,000 annual salary range. The skills needed will be to recognize cyber-attacks and to prevent and defend against them. Currently, even large companies are having difficulty recognizing cyber-attacks, and that makes it difficult if not impossible to combat them. As technology and cyber-crime increases, the need for information security analysts will increase too.

Web Analysts for Data and Data Collection

Web analytics has been around for years, but it is only just now becoming clear how important web analytics is to businesses. There are two primary divisions within the field: Jobs that build systems that collect data and jobs that use data to create usable marketing measurements. Both require a Master of Science in Analytics. Currently, web analysts have a median income of $60,800 per year. The expectation is that the median salary growth will occur as more businesses realize the importance of web analysts. The emerging trend is that most companies need both types of web analysts.

Computer Applications Software Engineers

Computer apps: Everyone has at least one of them. People are scrambling to create the next million dollar app. Businesses need computer applications software engineers, not just to build apps, but to help support the growing trends in information security, online marketing, social media, and web analytics. Top candidates will have a Master of Science in Software Engineering. The median wage is currently $85,430 annually with the top 10 percent raking in $128,870 annually. Hourly wages range from $25.83 per hour to $61.95 per hour. This is a career field that will only get hotter as technology improves.

These are just three examples of careers that business demands. There are other hot careers that earn more, such as doctor, but these three careers all have the potential to earn $100,000 a year or more. They are also critically important to business and are expected to grow rapidly. Well-qualified candidates will need a master’s degree. These degrees work well in the online education format. Online education is so advanced that it weighs the same as a master’s earned at a brick-and-mortar university. They are cutting-edge degrees and offer young professionals great opportunity.