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5 Stable Careers in Stable Industries

By Joe Cooper
Learning & Life Columnist
June 20, 2006

The over-65 population is predicted to grow 12.5% in the next 25 years, expanding the healthcare workforce to record levels. In the teaching industry, instructors are still needed in urban and rural areas, making teaching a dependable career. These and several other industries are poised for growth or situated for stability throughout the coming years.

Whether it's a teaching credential, a nursing certificate, a CPA certification, or a business degree, the education needed for a stable career is out there (and online). If stability is what you're looking for, check out these 5 careers in industries that aren't going anywhere anytime soon.

1. Teaching
   Teacher incentive programs and property tax benefits are being offered to new teachers in many locations. A credential and an on-going education will help teachers enjoy job security. A master's degree can ensure even more security within the education field.
2. Nursing
   By 2030, the elderly population (65 and over) will comprise one fifth of the population in the US. Needless to say, healthcare is growing, and a nursing education and an RN or BSN certification can provide you with a very stable career.
3. Accounting
   The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants reports that during the dotcom frenzy of the 90's, students majored in technology when they might have majored in accounting. Now they're back. Banks, Fortune 500 companies, and even startups are in need of accountants with education.
4. Business
   A degree in business is still the most popular bachelor's degree out there, according to The Princeton Review. If you get your MBA, you might be looking at what Business Week reported as an 82% average increase in salary. Having a business-focused degree (or two) will provide job stability in a business career.
5. Human Resources
   The Society for Human Resource Management is partnering with business schools to increase degree offerings across the US, reporting a higher demand for business degrees with HR concentrations. Staying competitive with this type of HR degree can help solidify your career prospects.

Sources

• Web Wire
• Augusta Chronicle
• Columbus Business First
• AScribe
• Business Week

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About the Author
Joe Cooper is a freelance education and technology writer and edits medical literature. He holds a bachelor's in American Literature from UCLA.

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