Best Paying Careers for the Future

The recent economic recession has shown that financial security is of prime importance. That's why people who are either contemplating a career change or are just about to enter college, want to first of all know about the best paying career opportunities today so that they can plan their career accordingly.

List of Best Careers for the Future

• Physicians and Surgeons
• Financial Analysts
• Political Scientists
• Computer and Information Systems Manager
• Pediatrician
• Petroleum Engineers
• Dentists
• Psychiatrist
• Air Traffic Controllers
• Pharmacists
• Anesthesiologist
• Natural Science Managers
• Podiatrists
• Human Resources Managers
• Engineering Managers
• Astronomers
• Obstetrician and gynecologists
• Chief Executive Officers
• Marketing Managers
• Internists
• Judges
• Lawyers
• Airline Pilots

Given below are the educational qualifications required to enter some of these professions, along with the salaries that you can expect to get.

Surgeons
As a surgeon you can expect a salary as high as $200,000 per year. To become a surgeon, though, needs years of studying, beginning with a bachelor's degree in science, medical school and an internship which can go up to eight years.

Computer and Information Systems Managers
The salary of a Computer and Information Systems Manager can go as high as $112,000. Earlier, to get into this profession, no formal education or training was required. With experience and acquired knowledge, programmers and data analysts got promoted to become computer and information systems manager. However now, a four-year college degree in computer engineering or computer science or information science is fast becoming a pre-requisite.

Pharmacists
This is another job that pays well. To become a pharmacist, one needs a bachelor's degree in Science, followed by a three-year 'Doctor of Pharmacy Program (Pharm.D)'. The salary in this field can be somewhere around $100,000 per year.

Marketing Managers
To become a marketing manager, one needs a bachelor's degree in marketing or business administration. A master's degree is preferred by some employers, however, it is not the main selection criteria. Experience in the field and knowledge of the market will provide better career opportunities and salary than higher education. The salary is around 108,000 per year.

Lawyers
To get into this top career, one needs a bachelor's degree in subjects like history, pre-law and political science. After this, a person needs to acquire a law degree, which can take anywhere between two to three years. Lawyers can expect to earn around $ 110,000 per year.

Chief Executive Officers
The salary of a Chief Executive Officer is around $150,000. As for the educational requirements, there is no hard and fast rule. Experience in the industry counts more than education to become a CEO. Nevertheless, a bachelor's or master's degree in business administration is desirable.

These are, according to most job market research predictions, some of the best paying jobs. Majority of the jobs in sectors such as healthcare, business and finance, media, information technology and education are predicted to be secure and well-paying. So, besides the salary, look where your interests lie and choose a career in any of these sectors, for a financially secure and satisfied future. All the best!