Well-intentioned guides, like The Occupational Outlook Handbook and The Jobs-Rated Almanac, have been giving career advice for years. However, they fail to consider job satisfaction, says Marty Nemko, a U.S. News and World Report writer. To remedy the situation, Nemko has put together his report of the best careers of the year. Based on salary, [...]

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With only 15.7% of West Virginians possessing a bachelor degree, West Virginia college graduates have access to the best career opportunities in the “Mountain State” of West Virginia. Whether earning an associate degree, bachelor degree, or graduate degree, West Virginia university graduates earn more money and have more employment possibilities than high school graduates. Thanks [...]

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Working professionals and students are now choosing to make their homes on the white, sandy beaches of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Colleges and universities are available through distance education on St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. A growing economy is offering more employment opportunities to college graduates, and some students are deciding to put [...]

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Working professionals are heading back to school in search of career advancement in the “Green Mountain State” of Vermont. Colleges and universities are training students to compete for prime job opportunities in top Vermont industries. Whether looking for an associate degree, bachelor degree, or graduate degree, students from all life situations can now achieve their [...]

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Nearly a quarter of the population in Guam consists of U.S. military personnel and their dependents. Anderson Air Force Base, on the North side of the island, and Apra Harbor, a large U.S. Naval base, provide significant boosts to the economy of Guam. Colleges and universities are not plentiful on an island that depends heavily [...]

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Students living in Puerto Rico have access to a variety of colleges and universities. Puerto Rico has been named the most developed nation in Latin America by the CIA Worldfact Book. Diverse career opportunities are available to graduates of Puerto Rico universities and colleges. Its sandy beaches and tropical climate are becoming prime work and [...]

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The “Treasure State” has more to offer Montana college students than its natural mineral resources. Thanks to a rapidly growing economy, Montana colleges and universities are able to offer high ranking education programs throughout the state. Whether searching for an associate degree, bachelor degree, or advanced degree, Montana students can find a program that fits [...]

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Although Mississippi has traditionally had one of the lowest per capita incomes in the nation, it consistently ranks among the highest states in per capita charitable contributions. Southern generosity has earned Mississippi its nickname of the “Hospitality State.” It offers a welcoming environment for individuals wishing to develop a career or earn a degree at [...]

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Choosing to practice as a psychologist usually leads to the pursuit of advanced education in psychology. Psychology graduate schools offer training in a wide range of sub-disciplines within the field, including: Sport psychology Clinical psychology Counseling psychology School psychology Educational psychology Another potential specialty within the field, made possible through advanced education, is experimental and [...]

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Social scientists, including sociologists, have one of the highest education levels of all professions. Approximately 50% of professionals with a career in sociology work for federal, state, and local governments. A student entering a career with a sociology degree may help governments solve social problems and develop public policy or may alternately choose to pursue [...]

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Looking for an alternative to counseling, Meredith Silvia accepted a job as a usability engineer after graduating with her bachelor’s degree in psychology and government. She seeks to understand the ways in which people learn and remember knowledge and applies that information towards making hardware, software, and websites more user-friendly. Silvia ‘s job makes other [...]

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As one of the fastest growing and most highly compensated fields in psychology, organizational psychology and development may be well worth considering as a career choice. A brief Wikipedia search defines organizational psychology and development as a field that goes beyond general psychology and applies psychological principals to the work place. Organizational psychology is used [...]

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A recently released study from the U.S. Justice Department estimated that more than half of all prison inmates have signs of mental illness. Unfortunately, less than a third of those inmates actually receive appropriate treatment for their symptoms from a professional with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology. From survey results, the U.S. Bureau [...]

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Genetic counseling, a rapidly growing profession, is what some might call a hybrid career. Genetic counselors enter the profession through any number of backgrounds, including biology, genetics, nursing, psychology, public health, and social work and hold a wide variety of degrees, such as a Master of Science in Psychology or a Master of Science in [...]

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Few can forget the hype that surrounded the release of Stephen Lundin’s Fish! in 2000. The revolutionary book became an addition to nearly every manager’s library. Large corporations, such as Sodexho, made Fish! required reading for all company managers. The effective advice from the book stemmed from a fish market where enthusiasm and respect for [...]

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