Research Activity: Careers
The 10 Best Paying Jobs VS. The 10 Worst Paying Jobs
10 Best Paying Jobs
1. Anesthesiologist ($232,830)
2. Surgeons ($230,540) 3. Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($216,760) 4. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($216,440) 5. General Internists ($191,520) 6. Orthodontists ($186,320) 7. Physicians and Surgeons (all other) ($184,820) 8. Family and General Practitioners ($189,850) 9. Psychiatrists ($177,520) 10. Chief Executives ($176,840) |
10 Worst Paying Jobs
1. Shampooer ($18,600)
2. Combined Food preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food ($18,700) 3. Fast Food Cooks ($18,780) 4. Dishwashers ($18,930) 5. Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, and Food Concession($19,430) 6. Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (19,570) 7. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers ($19,990) 8. Farm workers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery and greenhouse ($19,990) 9. Amusement and Recreation Attendants ($20,020) 10. Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers ($20,320) |
The most interesting fact that I learned from this list is an Anesthesiologist being the best paying job. This fact was interesting because it makes me realize just how important an Anesthesiologist needs to do their job.
Career Zone Interest Profiler
Top 3 Interest Areas
1. Investigate
2. Social 3. Artistic |
Other Interest Areas
1. Conventional
2. Realistic 3. Enterprising |
Top 10 Occupations Based On The Interest Profiler Results
1. Historians (score: 0.922)
2. Psychiatrists (score: 0.896)
3. Neuropsycologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists (score: 0.891)
4. Pediatricians, General (score: 0.875)
5. Political Scientists (score: 0.865)
6. Epidemiologists (score: 0.862)
7. Sociologists (score: 0.859)
8. Medical Scientist, except Epidemiologists (score: 0.853)
9. Anthropologists (score: 0.850)
10. School Psychologists (score: 0.850)
2. Psychiatrists (score: 0.896)
3. Neuropsycologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists (score: 0.891)
4. Pediatricians, General (score: 0.875)
5. Political Scientists (score: 0.865)
6. Epidemiologists (score: 0.862)
7. Sociologists (score: 0.859)
8. Medical Scientist, except Epidemiologists (score: 0.853)
9. Anthropologists (score: 0.850)
10. School Psychologists (score: 0.850)
The most surprising fact that I learned from my internet profiler results is Historians being my first result. This fact was surprising because I'm not much of a historian.
Occupation Profiler Page
The occupation I chose to research more about was an Neurologists. I chose to research more about this occupation because I plan to be one in the future. Here is a summary of what I found out about this occupation through more research:
They diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and disorders of the nervous system. |
Occupation Profile Page:
- Neurologists are part of the Healthcare practitioner and Technical cluster and are sometimes called Physician or Neurophysiologist.
- Neurologists have many duties, including to prescribe or administer treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and deep brain stimulation. They also perform specialized treatments in areas such as sleep disorders, neuroimmunology, neuro-oncology, behavioral neurology, and neurogenetics and participate in neuroscience research activities.
- People who work as Neurologists have Investigative interest, but also prefer and Social and Realistic environments.
- People who work as Neurologist prize Achievement, but also value Recognition and Working Conditions.
- The most fascinating fact that I learned about Neurologists from the Career Zone Occupation Profiler page is they participate in neuroscience research activities. This fact was fascinating because the thought of discovering a new fact, idea or understanding of the brain is major.
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Bureau for Labor Statistics: Physicians and Surgeons
Education:
- Most applicants to medical school have at least Bachelor's Degree.
- No specific major is required.
- Must complete undergraduate work in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and English.
- Take courses in humanities and social sciences.
- Applicants to medical schools must submit transcripts, scores from Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and letter of recommendation.
- Consider applicant's personality, leadership qualities, and participation in extracurricular activities.
- Most require applicants to interview with members of Admissions committee.
- Few offer combined undergraduate and medical school programs that last 6 or 7 years.
- Spend most of 2 years of medical school in laboratories and classrooms.
- Take courses such as anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology, psychology, medical ethics, and laws governing medicine.
- Gain practical skills, learning to take medical histories, examine patients, and diagnose illnesses.
- During last 2 years, medical students work wit patients under supervision of experienced physicians in hospital and clinics.
- Rotations in internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery.
- Gain experience in diagnosing and treating illnesses in variety of areas.
- Requirements vary by state.
- Must graduate from accredited medical school, complete residency training in their specialty, and pass written and practical exams.
- Must pass standardized national licensure examination.
- M.D.s take the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
- D.O.s take the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination.
- Specific sate information about licensing, contact state's medical board.
- Certification not required by may increase employment opportunities.
- M.D.s and D.O.s seeking board certification may spend up to 7 years in residency training.
- Examination after residency is required for certification by American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association.
2012 Median Pay: Among highest of all occupations. According to Medical Group management Association's Physician compensation and Production Survey, median total varies with type of practice. Physicians practicing primary care total median annual compensation of $220,942. Physicians practicing in medical specialties total median annual compensation of $39,233.
2012 Employment: 691,400
2022 Employment: 814,700
The most interesting fact that I learned about Physicians and Surgeons from the Bureau for Labor Statistics is the pay being the highest of all occupations. This fact was interesting because I would think it would be near the top but not the highest out of all the occupations.
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2012 Employment: 691,400
2022 Employment: 814,700
The most interesting fact that I learned about Physicians and Surgeons from the Bureau for Labor Statistics is the pay being the highest of all occupations. This fact was interesting because I would think it would be near the top but not the highest out of all the occupations.
Click here to learn more about Physicians and Surgeons from the Bureau for Labor Statistics.
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Institution Profile Page: New York University
The institution I chose to research more about was New York University.
I chose to research more about New York University because I heard about it being one of the top medical schools. Here is a summary of what I found out about New York University through more research: New York University is an impressive school that has one the highest academics and a well-rounded pay for their costs and fees. The students are equally determined to graduate and are equally men and women for the most part. New York University is a great school to attend overall. |
Institution Profile:
- Name: New York University
- Website: www.nyu.edu
- State: New York
- Size: 20,000 and above
- Setting: City: Large
- Highest Offering: Doctor's degree
- Graduate Total: 21,984
- Undergraduate Total: 22,615
- Application Fee: $70
- Graduation Application: $95
- Tuition: $44,848
- Books and Supplies: $1,070
- Room and Board: $16,622
- Admissions Test: Required
- Teacher Recommendations: Required
- School GPA: Required
- Class Rank: Recommended
- Transcript: Required
The most impressive fact that I learned about New York University from the Institution Profile Page is that their highest offering is the Doctor's degree. This fact was impressive because it's the highest offering and it must be a really big school.
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Click here to learn more about New York University from the Institution Profile Page.
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