Top 10 STEM jobs (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics)
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(for 2016 from: U.S. News and World Report)

#1Computer Systems Analyst
Computer systems analysts must have a diverse skill set. The position requires information technology and business knowledge. These analysts custom design computer systems and processes for clients. From 2014 to 2024, the BLS predicts 118,600 job openings in the field.
118,600 Projected Jobs $82,710 Median Salary 2.6% Unemployment Rate
#2Software Developer
Software developers need to be innovative, creative and, of course, technical in order to succeed in this field. They might write new code or fix bugs in code to make it work better. The BLS predicts 19 percent employment growth with more than 135,000 new jobs opening up by 2024.
135,300 Projected Jobs $95,510 Median Salary 2.5% Unemployment Rate
#3Statistician
Statistics is the science of using data to make decisions. This is relevant in almost all fields of work and the opportunities for employment have never been higher. The BLS predicts this field will grow at a very high rate of 34 percent, with 10,100 new jobs by 2024.
10,100 Projected Jobs $79,990 Median Salary 4.0% Unemployment Rate
#4Web Developer
Web developers create everything you see on your favorite websites, from the special effects to the search functionality. This is also one of the fastest-growing jobs for 2016, and it oftentimes requires only an associate degree if you have the desire to code. The Labor Department predicts a 27 percent employment growth by 2024.
39,500 Projected Jobs $63,490 Median Salary 3.4% Unemployment Rate
#5Accountant
Show accountants the money - these financial experts are trained to help you handle it. Accountants prepare taxes, perform audits and offer consulting. According to the BLS,142,400 more jobs will open in the field from 2014 to 2024.
142,400 Projected Jobs $65,940 Median Salary 3.2% Unemployment Rate
#6Biomedical Engineer
Biomedical engineering is a broad field, with job opportunities in areas including medical equipment and pharmaceutical manufacturing and scientific research. The BLS predicts that employment will grow by about 23 percent from 2014 to 2024.
5,100 Projected Jobs $86,950 Median Salary 2.6% Unemployment Rate
#7IT Manager
Our increasingly digital workplace demands more IT managers, who coordinate computer-related activities for an organization. Duties include analyzing and recommending computer needs, installing and maintaining computer hardware and software, securing an office's network and electronic documents and searching for new technologies and upgrade opportunities. The BLS expects employment to grow 15 percent from 2014 to 2024.
53,700 Projected Jobs $127,640 Median Salary 1.8% Unemployment Rate
#8Financial Advisor
Financial advisors counsel clients on their finances. Their responsibilities include creating budgets and retirement plans, providing investing advice and even investing on behalf of a client. Business is booming for financial advisors, as the BLS projects 73,900 new jobs will open from 2014 to 2024, which is an increase of 30 percent.
73,900 Projected Jobs $81,060 Median Salary 3.3% Unemployment Rate
#9Information Security Analyst
As concern about cybersecurity grows, so does the demand for information security analysts. The BLS predicts employment to grow 18 percent between 2014 and 2024. It is the duty of these professionals to prepare and carry out security measures that protect a company's computer networks and systems.
14,800 Projected Jobs $88,890 Median Salary 1.4% Unemployment Rate
#10Mathematician
Mathematicians may have careers as varied as mathematics itself, working everywhere from classrooms to government buildings. While some mathematicians work primarily with theory, others use theory to solve everyday problems. According to the BLS, the profession is projected to grow 21 percent by 2024.
700 Projected Jobs $103,720 Median Salary 4.0% Unemployment Rate