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$72,740. Science professionals who become managers or who launch their own businesses can earn anywhere from $150,000 to $300,000 or more. Strong employment prospects. The DOL predicts that employment of computer and information technology professionals in the United States will grow by 15 percent during the next decade. This is much faster than the average for all careers. Career opportunities for those in life, physical, and social science occupations will grow by 7 percent, and employment for engineering professionals will grow by 4 percent. By 2031, the DOL predicts that there will be nearly 873,000 new science, technology, engineering, and mathematics jobs. Rewarding work environment and many career options. A career in science is fulfilling because you get to use both your creative and practical sides to develop new technologies (or improve existing ones), solve problems, and make the world a better place. While some scientists spend lots of time in laboratories and other research facilities, they also spend time in the field conducting research; collecting samples and observing geological and atmospheric conditions and phenomena; and testing, troubleshooting, and trying out their inventions or discoveries. Entrepreneurism is another option for scientists and engineers. Some science professionals launch their own businesses, which can be both fun and very rewarding. Job opportunities are available throughout the United States and the world. Science professionals play such important roles in our modern world that there are job openings almost anywhere, although many positions are found in big cities.

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COOL CAREERS IN SCIENCE: FOOD SCIENTISTS