- Webmaster
- Network systems and data communication analyst
- Social media creator/coordinator

Most earn: $71,094
Top 10% earn: $119,070
Industry growth rate: A whopping 96% by 2018

What you'll need: A bachelor's degree in technology or computer science and sometimes a master's. You may also need to take continuing education courses.

Entrepreneur opportunities: The majority of Web professionals are self-employed freelancers or consultants.
 

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- Dental hygienist
- Home health care nurse
- Physician assistant
- Certified nursing assistant
- Registered nurse

Most earn: $62,450 (RN) to $81,230 (PA)
Top 10% earn: $91,470 (DH) to $110,240 (PA)
Industry growth rate: 22% (nurses), 39% (PAs) and 36% (dental hygienists) by 2018. Subspecialties involving the elderly are growing particularly quickly.

What you'll need:
- Nurses: a BS in nursing (four years), an associate's degree in nursing (two to three years) or a diploma from an approved nursing program.
- PAs: a BS and a master's in health science (MHS, 27 to 36 months).
- Dental hygienists: at minimum, a certificate or degree from an approved dental-hygiene program to work in a private practice; a bachelor's or master's degree may be required for research, teaching or clinical practice.

Entrepreneur opportunities: In 2010 only 3 percent of PAs were self-employed; the rest (along with the majority of nurses and dental hygienists) were employed by hospitals and private practices.
 

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Most earn: $53,070
Top 10% earn: $106,630
Industry growth rate: 15% by 2018. There is particularly strong growth in online publications, newsletters and websites.

What you'll need: Good Web skills and excellent contacts in your target market.

Entrepreneur opportunities: The majority are self-employed.
 

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- Hospice social worker
- Assisted-living social service director
- Palliative-care social worker

Most earn: $41,880
Top 10% earn: $66,430
Industry growth rate: 16% overall by 2018; almost 20 percent in parts of the field related to mental health and substance abuse

What you'll need: A degree in social work (BSW or MSW; one to three years, depending on the program).

Entrepreneur opportunities: 15% of social workers report operating a solo practice, which offers the most control in terms of schedule and the kinds of clients you specialize in.
 

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Survey From June 16 to June 21, 2011, the Polling Company/WomanTrend (pollingcompany.com) conducted a nationwide online survey of 500 women ages 35 to 60 who have at least a college degree, are employed in a professional job and have an annual household income of at least $60,000 if single or $75,000 if married. Sampling controls ensured that a proportional and representative number of women from different regions, ethnicities and ages were interviewed. Great Careers First, the Polling Company researched professional jobs that paid a median salary of $40,000, had potential for high earnings growth and paid women at least 70 percent of men's salaries. From that list of 70 occupations, researchers winnowed out any job that lacked flexibility, based on descriptions from the Department of Labor and industry websites. Next, researchers eliminated jobs that had less than average (13%) predicted growth in the next 10 years. The resulting list was then ranked.

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