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2. Software Design and Development
Median salary: $85,000 to $95,000
Software designers write the programs to meet business needs. Computer software engineers are expected to be among the fastest-growing occupations through 2016, according to the Department of Labor.
3. Nursing
Median salary: $35,000 to $45,000
The aging baby boomer population has increased demand for nurses. Add to that the shrinking number of people who go into the profession, and there's a real shortage.
Median salary: $45,000 to $55,000
Tougher accounting and auditing regulations are largely responsible for the growth of the profession. Also, in a downturn many companies turn to their accountants to figure out how they can operate more leanly.
6. Networking and Systems Administration
Median salary: $65,000 to $75,000
They design and maintain a company's communications systems, including shared computer files, e-mail, Web sites, teleconferencing and social networking. Once a network operator moves up the corporate ladder, he or she can work with company leaders to design a network that could potentially increase business.