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The Fastest Growing Occupations Through 2014
| Job Title | Employment Number | Growth (%) | Education | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2014 | |||
| Medical assistants | 387 | 589 | 51.1 | Associate degree |
| Physical therapist assistants | 59 | 85 | 44.2 | Associate degree |
| Dental hygienists | 158 | 226 | 43.3 | Associate degree |
| Dental assistants | 267 | 382 | 42.7 | Associate degree |
| Forensic science technicians | 10 | 13 | 36.4 | Associate degree |
| Diagnostic medical sonographers | 42 | 57 | 34.8 | Associate degree |
| Occupational therapist assistants | 21 | 29 | 34.1 | Associate degree |
| Cardiovascular technologists and technicians | 45 | 60 | 32.6 | Associate degree |
| Paralegals and legal assistants | 224 | 291 | 29.7 | Associate degree |
*Source: U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2005
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