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1. Firefighter 1. Athlete
2. Scientist 2. Business executive
3. Teacher 3. Journalist
4. Doctor 4. Union Leader
5. Military officer 5. Stockbroker
6. Nurse 6. Entertainer
7. Police officer 7. Accountant
8. Minister/Priest/Clergy 8. Banker
9. Farmer 9. Actor
10. Engineer 10. Real estate agent/broker
1. Firefighter
' Firefighters are viewed by 61% of the
public as having ³very great prestige,´
because their job puts them decisively in
harm¶s way in order to save lives and
properties.
' Fire fighting involves hazardous
conditions and long, irregular hours.
Applicants for city fire fighting jobs
generally must pass written, physical,
and medical examinations. Heavy
competition for the job is expected as
being a firefighter attracts many qualified
candidates.
' Most fire fighters have a high school
diploma, however, the completion of
community college courses, and in some
cases, an associate degree in fire
science may improve an applicant¶s
chances for a job.
' n 2006, the median annual earnings of
fire fighters were $41,190.
2. Scientist
' 54% of the American public viewing the job
as ͞very great prestige.͟
' Many ͞scientist͟ jobs l require at a
minimum, a Bachelor of Science in its
respective field, with having a Master of
Science being the industry norm. Research
or applicable-based jobs will also determine
the specific academic training to consider,
as earning a Ph.D. has become the usual
requirement for careers as a university
professor or researcher in most fields.
' In 2006 medical scientist earns a median
annual earnings of $82,600 if they are in the
pharmaceutical and medicine
manufacturing industry, while medical
scientist earns a median annual earnings of
$71,490 in industries that research and
develop in the physical, engineering, and
life sciences.
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' Doctors diagnose illnesses, prescribe and
administer treatment for people suffering from
injuries or disease. This is why 52% of
Americans viewing the job with ͞very great
prestige.͟
' The job outlook for doctors are expected to be
growing 14 percent from 2009 to 2016, faster
than average for all occupations. Thus, job
opportunities wil be very good, particularly in
rural and low-income areas.
' A doctor͛s earning is amongst the highest in all
occupations. A physician specializing in
anesthesiology will have a median
compensation of $259,948. A family practice
physician (without obstetrics) get $137,119.
Experienced specialists may get a median
compensation of $321,686, a family practice
physician can get $156,010.
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' Regardless of the specific type of officer, many job
opportunities in the armed forces cover training and
duty assignments that may be hazardous, even in
peacetime. The working hours and working condition
can be very arduous and changes substantially based
on necessity and needs of the armed forces.
' Earnings for military officer can vary greatly
depending an officer͛s training, years of service, and
advance formal education (for example, physicians
and dentists).
' A Second Lieutenant/Ensign with less than 2 years of
service gets a monthly pay of $2,469 and a monthly
pay of $3,106 for those with 4-8 years of service.
' For those with advance education, many will get
$3,292 monthly pay for less than 2 years of service,
and $4,392 for 4-8 years of service.
' Beyond receiving their basic pay, military personnel
are provided with free room and board (or a tax-free
housing and subsistence allowance), free medical and
dental care, and 30 days of paid leave per year,
amongst other benefits.
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' Because registered nurses constitute the
largest health care occupation (with 2.5
million jobs), the growth of the
occupation is expected to be 23 percent
from 2009 to 2016, much faster than
average for all occupations. Registered
nurses are projected to generate
587,000 new jobs in the coming years,
amongst the largest number of new jobs
for any occupation.
' In 2006, annual earnings of registered
nurses were $55,960 to $67,931
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' Police officers are viewed a prestigious
occupation because they put their lives in danger
to ensure the public͛s safety.
' Applicants for a police officer job must usually
have at least a high school diploma, and some
departments require 1 or 2 years of college
coursework, or in some cases, a college degree.
' Median earnings for police officer will vary widely
depending on region, demand, and experience
levels. In 2006, police and sheriff patrol officers
had a median annual earnings of $47,460. A
detective and criminal investigator get $58,260.
' Generally, the pay will scale base on rank and
experience too. For police corporals, the
minimum median annual base salary is $44,160,
with the maximum median being $55,183. For
police sergeant, the pay increases to $53,734 for
minimum, and $63,564 for maximum median
annual base salary.
R MINISTER / PRIEST
' As the shepherd for the people to conduct
religious worship and perform other spiritual
functions, a minister, priest, or those in the clergy
occupation are another group of occupation
that͛s held in high regards by the American
public.
' Because of the vast ranges of religion and
denomination, qualifications and training for a
minister, priest, or clergy can greatly differ, as
some will emphasize natural gifts to those that
also require post-secondary education such as
degrees from a seminary or theological college or
university.
' The median annual earnings for clergy work is at
$41,730, with the top 25 percentile earning over
$55,810, and the top 10 percentile earning over
$74,280.
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' 41% of American consider farming as a ͞very
great prestige͟ occupation.
' many farmers may receive their training on
the job, but the completion of a 2-year
associate degree or a 4-year bachelor͛s
degree at a college of agriculture is becoming
more important for farm managers.
' Because of the nature of their work, incomes
of farmer and ranchers will vary greatly from
year to year, as food products and corps
change prices base on weather condition and
market pricing. Base on U.S. Department of
Agriculture data, a full-time salaried farm
manager will earn a median weekly income
of $1,001; with the highest 10 percent
earning more than $1,924 in weekly pay


' Engineers develop, implement, and create
products in a wide range of industries. Regardless
of the industry, all engineers apply the principles
of science and mathematics to develop
economical solutions to technical problems.
' Earnings for an engineer will vary significantly by
industry and education. In 2007, the average
starting salary of a
aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineer
with a bachelor͛s degree is $53,408, with a
master͛s degree will be $62,459, and $73,814
with a Ph.D. For chemical engineers, the average
starting salary will be $59,361, $68,561, and
$73,667 for a bachelor, master, and Ph.D.,
respectively.