With countless career paths to choose from, finding the right one can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Do you imagine yourself in an artistic role, bringing creativity to life? Or are you more drawn to an analytical job with problem-solving?
If you are looking to narrow down your options and start planning for your future, it’s helpful to know which industries are thriving. A recent study highlighted by Forbes uncovered the top 10 industries in 2024.
Ready to explore the possibilities? Let’s dive into the careers that are shaping the future!
Top 10 Industries in 2024
Legal - The legal industry is all about understanding, interpreting, and applying law to help individuals, businesses, and organizations solve problems and protect their rights. If you enjoy research, critical thinking, and advocating for fairness, this industry might be a great fit for you.-
- Roles can include: lawyers, attorneys, magistrates and judges, paralegals
- Average industry pay: $133,820
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- Roles can include: cybersecurity analysts, software developers and engineers, and data scientists
- Average industry pay: $113,140
- Interested in this field? Check out the Delaware Pathways Computer Science Program.
- Roles can include: nurses, doctors, surgeons, and an endless list of other healthcare practitioners, such as therapists and technicians.
- Average industry pay: $102,060
- Delaware Pathways has a couple of different healthcare pathways you can pick from:
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- Roles can include: architects, engineers, and sustainability consultants
- Average industry pay: $99,090
- If this industry interests you, check out these pathways:
- Roles can include: financial analyst, accountant, risk manager, and business administrator
- Average industry pay: $90,580
- Delaware Pathways has a few options for you if you are interested in this industry:
- Roles can include: agricultural and food scientists, anthropologists and archaeologists, and chemical technicians
- Average industry pay: $87,870
- Delaware Pathways has an Agriculture, Food & Nature Resources (Agriscience) career cluster with many different pathways you could choose from:
- Roles can include: designers, social media specialists, sports analysts, and copywriters
- Average industry pay: $75,520
- Available pathways related to this industry:
- Roles can include: teachers, librarians, school counselors, and educational assistants
- Average industry pay: $66,400
- Want to become a teacher? Consider participating in either of these pathways:
- Roles can include: construction workers, carpenters, plumbers, and heavy equipment operators
- Average industry pay: $61,500
- Interested in this industry? Consider participating in an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship combines education and hands-on learning to help you gain real-world experience and succeed in this industry. Learn more about the opportunities available.
- Roles can include: social workers, counselors, healthcare aides, and community organizers
- Average industry pay: $58,980
Whether you are interested in these in-demand industries or others, Delaware Pathways can help you develop the academic, technical, and employability skills to gain the real-world experience needed for these jobs.