The BLS reports that “Overall employment in the U.S. economy is projected to increase 6.5 percent during the 2014–24 decade, adding about 9.8 million new jobs. The most new jobs added and fastest job growth will occur in healthcare practitioners and technical occupations and healthcare support occupations.” While their Employment Projections Report explores the top 30 fastest growing occupations, we’ll focus on the top 12 below.
Table Source: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_103.htm
Six professions with the highest growth rates don't require a four-year college degree. For some of these occupations, applicants will need certification or associate’s degree in a specialized area. Other occupations require a GED or high school diploma.