The U.S. job market fluctuates, which means the difficulty of your employment search can depend on when you are looking. The good news is that if you’re flexible in your career path, there are numerous careers with plenty of job opportunities. Pursuing one of these careers could increase your odds of securing a job in which you can grow and excel.

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What are these careers?

Each year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists careers with the greatest number of projected annual job openings. Below are some of those openings projected between 2023 and 2033 that require at least a bachelor’s degree.¹

General and Operations Managers

Projected 2023–2033 job opening change: 6%

Annual projected job openings: 227,600

Degree to consider: BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Management

General and operations managers work in both the public and private sectors and are responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating an organization’s operations. Their duties include everything from formulating policies to managing daily operations and human resources.

Registered Nurses

Projected 2023–2033 job opening change: 6%

Annual projected job openings: 197,200

Degree to consider: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) Completion Program

Registered nurses assess patients’ health problems and needs, and develop and put care plans into place. They also maintain medical records and administer care to sick, injured, and disabled patients. Registered nurses also can advise their patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, as well as provide case management.

Nurse Practitioners

Projected 2023–2033 job opening change: 40%

Annual projected job openings: 135,500

Degree to consider: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Nurse practitioners provide primary or specialty care, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. They can specialize in various areas, including adult-gerontology acute care, adult-gerontology primary care, family care, pediatrics, and psychiatric-mental health.

Medical and Health Services Managers

Projected 2023–2033 job opening change: 29%

Annual projected job openings: 160,600

Degree to consider: BS in Healthcare Management

Medical and health services managers are responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating medical and health services. Their duties include developing goals and objectives to ensure efficiency and quality, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, preparing and monitoring budgets, recruiting and supervising staff, creating work schedules, representing the facility at meetings, and keeping records of services. They work closely with healthcare providers and may interact with patients or insurance agents.

Software Developers

Projected 2023–2033 job opening change: 17%

Annual projected job openings: 303,700

Degree to consider: BS in Information Technology

Also known as computer or technical consultants, software application developers create general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. They also analyze user needs and develop software solutions, as well as customize software for their clients’ use in order to achieve operational efficiency. Software developers can work individually or as part of a team, and can also supervise computer programmers.

Management Analysts

Projected 2023–2033 job opening change: 11%

Annual projected job openings: 107,900

Degree to consider: BS in Business Administration or Master of Business Administration (MBA)

A management analyst is responsible for recommending ways to improve an organization’s efficiency. Their duties include gathering and organizing information about organizational problems, analyzing financial data, developing solutions, and making recommendations to management through presentations or written reports. They may also specialize in specific areas like inventory control or reorganizing corporate structures for efficiency, and some focus on particular industries.

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

Projected 2023–2033 job opening change: 19%

Annual projected job openings: 84,500

Degree to consider: MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors provide essential support and guidance to individuals struggling with issues such as alcoholism, addiction, and mental health disorders like depression. Their responsibilities include evaluating clients’ mental and physical health, developing and implementing treatment plans, teaching skills for recovery, and educating family members to help them support their loved ones. They also refer clients to additional resources and services and may conduct outreach programs to raise public awareness.

How to get these jobs

It’s encouraging that so many careers have such a wealth of job prospects in the years to come. The first step for being qualified for a job in one of these career fields is to have the required education—typically a bachelor’s degree. If going to school full time isn’t feasible, you have options.

Walden University offers a number of online bachelor’s degree programs—including those that can help prepare you for many of the professions listed above—in fields including education, social work, and human resource management. Walden offers the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree on your own schedule from wherever you have an internet connection. For those who want to advance even further, Walden offers online master’s degree programs as well.

Would you like to know about the growth potential of your desired career? Use Walden’s personalized career report to gain valuable career and salary insights in your area of interest.

Walden University is an accredited institution offering bachelor’s degree programs online. Expand your career options and earn your degree using a convenient, flexible learning platform that fits your busy life.

¹Source: www.bls.gov/ooh/most-new-jobs.htm

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org.