100 Best Jobs

No single job suits all of us, but many of the best ones have a few attributes in common: They pay... READ MORE
No single job suits all of us, but many of the best ones have a few attributes in common: They pay well, challenge us year after year, match our talents and skills, aren't too stressful, offer room to advance throughout our careers, and provide a satisfying work-life balance. Whether the position is in demand is also a consideration among job seekers. U.S. News uses these qualities to rank the 100 Best Jobs of 2021. You can also explore the best paying jobs and other more specific career rankings. For more information on how we rank, read the Best Jobs Methodology.
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    Physician Assistant

    #1 in 100 Best Jobs

    Physician assistants work under doctors to care for the sick or injured by interpreting tests and conducting exams. Read More

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    Software Developer

    #2 in 100 Best Jobs

    Software developers need to be innovative, creative and, of course, technical in order to succeed in this field. They might write new code or fix bugs in code to make it work better. Read More

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    Nurse Practitioner

    #3 in 100 Best Jobs

    Nurse practitioners perform a lot of the same duties as physicians; they perform physical exams, order lab tests and analyze results, prescribe medicines and authorize treatments. These professionals usually have a specialty, such as adult and geriatric health, pediatric health or mental health. Read More

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    Health care systems are like well-oiled machines, and it’s the job of medical and health services managers to keep all the parts running. These professionals might hire staff members, manage budgets, create goals for a department and increase the efficiency of health services, as well as manage a practice for a group of doctors, manage a medical facility or manage a department. Read More

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    Physician

    #5 in 100 Best Jobs

    Physicians provide preventative care but also treat and diagnose a range of illnesses in their patients. Schooling and competition is intense for all types of doctors but the payoff is high. Read More

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    Statistician

    #6 in 100 Best Jobs

    Statistics is the science of using data to make decisions. This is relevant in almost all fields of work and there are many opportunities for employment. Read More

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    Speech-Language Pathologist

    #7 in 100 Best Jobs

    Those in this profession work to diagnose and treat a variety of speech and language difficulties and can work in a number of settings. Read More

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    Data Scientist

    #8 in 100 Best Jobs

    Data scientists use technology to glean insights from large amounts of data they collect. Read More

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    Dentist

    #9 in 100 Best Jobs

    From filling cavities to whitening teeth, dentists primarily examine and treat issues involving the mouth, gums and teeth. Read More

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    Veterinarian

    #10 in 100 Best Jobs

    An average day as a veterinarian might include performing surgeries or setting broken bones for animals. One must-have skill is communication. Vets routinely interact with animal owners and support staff. Read More