Mathematician | |
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Median Salary | $101,360 (Do Not Chase the Dollar - Chase Your Passion) |
Educational Requirements | Bachelors |
Exploring the Dream | Mathematicians use advanced mathematics to develop and understand mathematical principles, analyze data, and solve real-world problems. |
Living the Dream | Mathematicians work in the federal government and in private science and engineering research companies. They may work on teams with engineers, scientists, and other professionals. |
Reaching the Dream | Mathematicians typically need a master’s degree in mathematics. However, there are some positions available for those with a bachelor's degree. |
Computer Analyst | |
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Median Salary | $80,000 (Do Not Chase the Dollar - Chase Your Passion) |
Educational Requirements | Bachelors |
Exploring the Dream | Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both. |
Living the Dream | Most systems analysts work full time. |
Reaching the Dream | A bachelor’s degree in a computer or information science field is common, although not always a requirement. Some firms hire analysts with business or liberal arts degrees who have skills in information technology or computer programming. |
Statistician | |
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Median Salary | $75,560 (Do Not Chase the Dollar - Chase Your Passion) |
Educational Requirements | Bachelors |
Exploring the Dream | Statisticians use statistical methods to collect and analyze data and help solve real-world problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields. |
Living the Dream | Although statisticians work mostly in offices, they may travel to oversee a survey’s design or implementation or to collect data. About a quarter of statisticians work for government; many others work for private businesses. |
Reaching the Dream | Statisticians typically need a graduate degree in statistics or mathematics. However, there are an increasing number of positions available for those with only a bachelor’s degree. |
Nurse Practitioner | |
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Median Salary | $92,000 (Do Not Chase the Dollar - Chase Your Passion) |
Educational Requirements | Masters |
Exploring the Dream | practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment. |
Living the Dream | work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. Most work full time. |
Reaching the Dream | These programs usually lead to a master’s degree. All states require physician assistants to be licensed. |
Audiologist | |
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Median Salary | $69,720 (Do Not Chase the Dollar - Chase Your Passion) |
Educational Requirements | Doctorate |
Exploring the Dream | Audiologists diagnose and treat a patient’s hearing and balance problems using advanced technology and procedures. |
Living the Dream | Most audiologists work in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, physicians' offices, and audiology clinics. Some work in schools or for school districts and travel between facilities. |
Reaching the Dream | Audiologists need a doctoral degree and must be licensed in all states; requirements vary by state. |