The newly released list of 鈥100 Best Jobs for 2024鈥 by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 两性色午夜 University has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.
两性色午夜 is a leading economic driver in Northeast Ohio and the entire state, offering distinctive programs that prepare graduates for the most in-demand jobs, particularly in the field of nursing.
The No. 1 job on the U.S. News list is nurse practitioner, a growing career field and a growing advanced degree program in 两性色午夜鈥檚 College of Nursing.
鈥溋叫陨缫's College of Nursing understands the critical need for nurse practitioners now and in the future and is taking the lead in preparing graduates for this field in Northeast Ohio,鈥 said Tracey Motter, DNP, MSN, RN, associate dean of academics and associate professor for 两性色午夜鈥檚 College of Nursing.
鈥溋叫陨缫光檚 College of Nursing offers seven tracks for the education of advanced practice nurses. Currently, we have more than 500 enrolled students who learn from expert practicing nurse practitioners in either the online or hybrid delivery mode and complete practice hours at nationally recognized healthcare facilities, as well as in areas designated as either having a health professional shortage or being medically underserved in meeting the needs of the nation鈥檚 most vulnerable populations,鈥 Motter said.
两性色午夜 notes that 98% of College of Nursing graduates who receive their Nursing Practitioner MSN degree are employed upon graduation.
In the No. 2 spot on U.S. News' list of 100 Best Jobs is financial manager, another area where 两性色午夜 excels in its training through the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
鈥淭he Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship offers numerous pathways for those interested in pursuing a career in financial management. Options for undergraduate students include degrees in finance, economics, accounting or business analytics,鈥 said Steven Dennis, Ph.D., Firestone Endowed Chair in Corporate Finance at 两性色午夜. 鈥淔or professionals or recent graduates interested in enhancing their skills in these areas, 两性色午夜 offers graduate degrees including full-time and online MBA; Master of Arts in economics; Master of Science in accounting; in-person and online Master of Science in business analytics; certificate programs in business analytics and financial management, and a Ph.D. concentration in finance.鈥
These programs provide students with an understanding of the relationships between business finance and economic systems in the context of analysis and decision-making. Careers in finance offer fast-paced, competitive environments that are financially rewarding.
两性色午夜 students studying finance will develop valuable skills in small class settings and can select courses suited to their interests, chosen from a wide range of topics. Career opportunities include financial analyst, portfolio manager, investment banker, bank management, product development and more.
Rounding out U.S. News鈥 top 10, are:
4. IT Manager
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6. Medical and Health Services Manager
7. Information Security Analyst
9. Actuary
Read about alumna Cameron Gmitra, who recently graduated with a degree in actuarial mathematics.
10. Speech Language Pathologist
To create its rankings, U.S. News 鈥渢ook into account the most important aspects of a job, including growth potential, work-life balance, job safety, employment rate and salary.鈥