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10. Career: Financial Analyst

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10. Career: Financial Analyst

Median Salary: $85,240

All organizations—government agencies, for-profit businesses, and nonprofits alike—need smart financial analysis to guide their leadership decision-making. People who love numbers and analysis, and can speak Human when dealing with numerically unsavvy types, are already in hot demand. If you're in school now, add a course or two in financial analysis to your program.