Investigative Careers

Multimedia Artist or Animator

About 60 percent of multimedia artists and animators are self-employed.
Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling their services.

Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 80 percent of jobs were in healthcare and social assistance industries, and 15 percent in federal, state, and local governments.
While a bachelor's degree is necessary for entry-level positions, a master's degree in social work or a related field is necessary for some positions.
Job prospects are expected to be favorable, particularly for social workers who specialize in the aging population or work in rural areas.

Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 80 percent of jobs were in healthcare and social assistance industries, and 15 percent in federal, state, and local governments.
While a bachelor's degree is necessary for entry-level positions, a master's degree in social work or a related field is necessary for some positions.
Job prospects are expected to be favorable, particularly for social workers who specialize in the aging population or work in rural areas.

People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.

People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.

People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.

People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.

Employment of computer programmers is expected to decline by 3 percent through 2018.

As technology evolves and newer, more sophisticated tools emerge, programmers will need to update their skills in order to remain competitive.

Job prospects will be best for applicants with a bachelor's or higher degree and relevant experience.

Computer software engineers are among the occupations projected to grow the fastest and add the most new jobs over the 2008-18 decade, resulting in excellent job prospects.
Demand for computer software engineers will increase as computer networking continues to grow.
Job prospects will be best for applicants with a bachelor's or higher degree and relevant experience.

The vast majority of bachelor’s degree holders in political science find employment in niche areas with specialized titles, such as market analyst, research assistant, writer, or policy analyst.
Employment growth of political scientists is projected to grow faster than the average.
Candidates who hold a master’s or Ph.D. degree will have the best employment prospects and advancement opportunities; competition for teaching positions, while keen, should ease as the expected number of retirements increases.
Quantitative and qualitative skills are important for all workers.