BACHELOR�S DEGREE � ( Most Job Openings)

Occupations that have the most job openings and that usually require a bachelor�s degree, projected 2008-18  (Thousands of openings)
								   				Median annual             
                                                                                                                                                 	wages, May 2008
Elementary school teachers, 
except special education			================================   597		$49,330.

Accountants & auditors			=============================498			  59,430
Secondary school teachers except
special & vocational education	 	========================== 412			  51,180
Middle school teachers, except
special & vocational education		========================= 251			      	  49,700

Computer systems analysts		======================== 223		       		  75,500
Computer software engineers,
applications 				======================= 218				  85,430

Network systems & data 
communication analysts			====================== 208				  71,100
Computer software engineers,
systems software 			==================== 153                                                   	  92,430

Construction managers			=================== 138				               79,860
Market research analysts 		=================== 137				               61,070
Network & computer systems
administrators 				=================== 136			                            66,310

Public relations specialists		=================== 131			                            51,280
Securities, commodities, &	
financial services sales agents 		================  127					  68,680

Graphic designers			================  125					  42,400
Civil engineers				==============  115					  74,600
Employment, recruitment, &
placement specialists			==============  112					  45,470

Child, family, and school
social workers				============= 110					                39,530

Training & development specialists	============= 107				                             51,450
Cost estimators				============ 104					                56,510
Special education teachers, preschool,
kindergarten, & elementary school	============ 103					                50,020
                                                  

				        From growth	                  From replacement needs

Thousands of openings for bachelor�s degree holders are expected in a variety of occupations.  The large number of projected openings for teachers reflects the size of teaching occupations, the need to replace teachers who are expected 
to retire, and rising student enrollment. 
 							SOURCE:  Occupational Outlook Quarterly * Winter 2009-10