Ephesians 2:10 reads, For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. That makes choosing the right career field especially important. If you’re deciding on a career path or looking to make a change, we have a list of strong career options for 2022 today on MoneyWise.

STRONG CAREER OPTIONS IN 2022

1. MEDICAL:So first on our list (these aren’t in any particular order) is healthcare. The COVID pandemic hit this field hard and healthcare providers are in huge demand.

Estimates show that between 200,000 and 500,000 new registered nurses will be needed in the next five years. You’ll need a bachelor’s degree and a license, but the median annual income for registered nurses is $75,000.

If you’re thinking about going a step further, medical doctors will be in high demand in the next decade with nearly 20,000 new physician positions opening up.

That’s a lot of education and on-the-job training, but if you make it through and become board certified, the annual median salary for a medical doctor is well over $200,000.

Here’s another one that’s been hugely affected by COVID:

1. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT:These jobs include purchasing, logistics and distribution. If you’re good at math and like tinkering with systems to make them run efficiently, this field is for you. You’ll need at least a bachelor’s degree and the median annual salary is $85,000.

2. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:It shouldn’t come as a surprise that IT makes the list. The information technology field is constantly expanding. Many of these jobs are now offered with the ability to work remotely, so if you’d rather spend your time with code than with people, IT is something to consider.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that 300,000 new IT positions will open up before 2030. The median salary is around $100,000 a year. You don’t necessarily need a degree for IT work, but it will certainly provide more opportunities than not having one.

1. HUMAN RESOURCES:If you do like working with people, human resources is expected to be another field enjoying significant growth in the years ahead with nearly 50,000 new jobs by 2029.

You’ll also need a bachelor’ degree to advance in human resources, but expect an annual median salary around $65,000.

1. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:Financial management is another biggie. Job growth there is expected to increase by 15-percent over the next 10 years. You’ll need a bachelor’s degree, but many companies prefer candidates with an MBA. It’s definitely worth it, though, as the median annual salary is around $120,000.

2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:If you like building things, or better yet, watching and supervising other people building things, construction management could be for you. You’ll usually need a bachelor’s degree to become a construction manager, but the annual media salary is around $100,000.

3. LAW ENFORCEMENT:To become a police officer, you’ll need a high school diploma and will need to complete cadet and on-the-job training. You can expect more than 40,000 new police officer positions opening up in the next decade with a median salary of $65,000 (but keep in mind that this is not the typically starting salary).

4. INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC:If you like tinkering with nuts and bolts, consider a career as an industrial machinery mechanic. Employers are likely to offer on-the-job training for these positions, and you can expect more than 60,000 industrial mechanic positions to open up by the end of the decade. All you need is a high school diploma or equivalent, and the median annual salary is over $55,000.

LISTENER QUESTIONS On today’s program, Rob also answers listener questions: ●Should you lend money to a family member if you have concerns about how they handle their money? ●With Social Security on a path to insolvency, how will that affect your financial future? ●How should you balance paying down your mortgage with investing for the future?

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