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Happy Birthday, Dr. King!      Week of January 18, 2010
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Best (and Worst) Jobs of 2010

Handsome young businessmanWe stumbled upon Wall Street Journal's Best and Worst Jobs of 2010. They based it on factors like income, industry outlook, and stress levels incurred. Unsurprisingly, eLearners has degrees to match at least the top 20...

Then check below the table to see the worst 5 jobs!

Top 20 Best Jobs for 2010

1. Actuary
2. Software Engineer
3. Computer Systems Analyst
4. Biologist
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5. Historian
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6. Mathematician
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7. Paralegal Assistant
8. Statistician
9. Accountant
10. Dental Hygienist
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11. Philosopher
12. Meteorologist
13. Technical Writer
14. Bank Officer
15. Web Developer
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16. Industrial Engineer
17. Financial Planner
18. Aerospace Engineer
19. Pharmacist
20. Medical Records Technician
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The five worst jobs on the list, according to the Wall Street Journal, were:

  • Welder
  • Dairy farmer
  • Ironworker
  • Lumberjack
  • Roustabout
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Project Working Mom Is Back!


Project Working Mom logo Project Working Mom is back again, and this time, we're awarding 5 million dollars in scholarship funds for study at any of eight online schools! Visit the Project Working Mom site to learn more and get great information about being a working parent earning a degree, funding your education, and help with time management.


Student Spotlight
Meet Henry!



Online learnerBachelor of Business Administration
Western Governors University

"I wanted to go back to college, but not sit through dull, boring lectures by disinterested professors or teaching assistants..."

After Henry made the decision to earn a degree in business administration online, Henry evaluated and compared different programs amongst several schools. Ultimately, he chose Western Governors University.

Read how Henry made his decision to earn his degree 100% online.



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