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At Schools.com, we connect students and prospective students with the right information, people and schools to help them advance in life. Here in our News section, we cover national education news and cover higher education topics and trends. Scroll through the archive for information on everything from policy to paychecks. To keep up-to-date, check back daily or follow @SchoolsEDU on Twitter.
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Physical therapist aide salary & career outlook
January 25, 2012Careers in healthcare continue to be some of the fastest growing occupations in the country. Find out about physical therapist aide training online, and learn what it takes to be ready to step into this hot new job.
Athletic trainer salary & career outlook
January 23, 2012Looking for a hot job in a growing field? Consider becoming an athletic trainer. More than a fitness coach, these health care professionals need specialized training from athletic trainer schools.
Biochemist and biophysicist salary & career outlook
January 18, 2012Salaries in for biochemists and biophysicists will vary based on employer, specialty, education and regional location. Here are the reported 2010 wages by location and industry in research and biotechnology fields for students pursuing online training.
Skin care specialist salary & career outlook
January 11, 2012Salaries for skin care specialists in 2011 will vary based on region, with the largest American cities offering the top wages. Career growth is predicted at 38 percent during the 2008-2018 decade.
Personal care aide salary & career outlook
January 9, 2012Personal care aides have the rewarding task of helping adults with disabilities live independently and age in their homes. Learn what to expect from this rapidly-growing career path, from personal care aid salary 2011 data to training options.
Medical scientist salary & career outlook
January 6, 2012Medical scientists are at the forefront of improving the lives of people all over the world. Learn more about what it takes to become a medical scientist and what you might expect to earn in this field.
Biomedical engineer salary & career outlook
January 4, 2012Biomedical engineers are transforming health care one innovation at a time. Learn how biomedical engineer schools can train you to put engineering principles to work solving medical problems.
Financial examiner salary & career outlook
December 21, 2011Financial examiners ensure compliance with financial laws and play an important role in companies and government agencies. Financial examiner salaries can be impressive, and their employment is expected to grow much faster than average from 2008 to 2018.
Home health aide salary & career outlook
December 19, 2011Discover what it takes to become a home health aide, including notable career, salary and education trends.
Information security analyst salary & career outlook
December 14, 2011Information security analysts help companies and organizations create and monitor safe computer networks. Salary figures and job projections for these computer professionals remain favorable.
Legal assistant salary & career outlook
December 12, 2011Legal assisting careers are expected to grow by 28 percent 2008-2018. Learn more about becoming a legal assistant, including key salary, training and job trends.
Computer security specialist salary & career outlook
December 7, 2011Demand for trained computer security specialists is driving growth in network and systems administrator jobs. Learn more about computer security specialist salary for 2010 and career opportunities.
Armed guard salary & career outlook
December 5, 2011From personal protection to business surveillance, armed guards provide their clients with peace of mind. Discover how much you can expect to earn with a career in this growing field.
Certified legal secretary specialist salary & career outlook
December 2, 2011Within the legal secretarial field, some professionals rise to the level of certified legal secretary specialists. Learn more about the qualifications of these legal experts and how you can join their ranks.
