Massachusetts Colleges and Universities: Boost Your Career
Published: November, 2010According to CNN, Massachusetts is home to eight of the country's top 100 fastest-growing tech companies, including #1-ranked Akamai Technologies, a content delivery company for online video and music located in Cambridge. Also on the top-tech list is Palomar Medical Technologies, located in Burlington. These growing tech companies bring jobs and business to Massachusetts, where Salary.com reports IT computer operations managers earn between $75,700 and $110,500 on average.
- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, in Springfield
- Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, in Boston
- Raytheon, in Waltham
- Staples, in Framingham
This group of technology, insurance, and retail companies provides a variety of career opportunities, particularly for workers with the right job training. Salary.com reports that advertising coordinators in Boston, Massachusetts earn $55,900 on average, while IT networking LAN support professionals earn about $53,400.
Massachusetts' educational and health services industry is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. Medical assistants in Boston earn $31,600 on average, while massage therapists earn anywhere between $41,000 and $62,300. While no degree or job training program can guarantee a particular career or salary, hiring managers in many competitive fields often prefer or require prior training or experience.
Sources:
- Salary.com
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- CNN Money, "100 Fastest-Growing Tech Companies"
Schools in Massachusetts: Degree, Coursework, & Certificate Programs
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