What were some top career choices in 2010?

Some top career choices in 2010 were medical, science and technology, and engineering careers. Science and technology careers such as meteorology and network architecture were at the top of the list. There was a 72-percent growth rate for these industries in 2010, including the field of biomedical engineering.

Another type of engineering that topped the list of in-demand careers in 2010 was computer software engineering. These engineers work on a variety of different computer applications, including new missile systems.

Business and finance careers have been high in demand for a long time. In 2010, some top careers included financial advising, financial analysis, cost estimation and logistics.

Medical careers were popular and in-demand in 2010, including positions for veterinarians, registered nurses, physical therapy assistants and lab technicians. X-ray technician jobs were also popular that year. Additional careers within other specialties of the medical industry included social workers and school psychologists.

Teaching careers that were popular in 2010 included special education.

Creative jobs also had a place in 2010, even though the competition was rather heavy. Some top creative jobs in this year included curators, technical writers, and film and video editors. Other careers for 2010 included service jobs such as electricians, plumbers and security system installers.