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2, 284, 150
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Front-End Developer
Design and develop the look, feel, function, and user experience of a website.
Great if you like:
$100,200 median salary ¹ 45,902 jobs available ¹
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Cybersecurity Analyst
Develop strategies to protect organizations from cyber-attacks and disruptions.
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$84,400 median salary ¹ 205,056 jobs available ¹
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Social Media Marketer
Social media specialists establish, build, and manage a company’s social media.
Great if you like:
$44,900 median salary ¹ 57,385 jobs available ¹
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Bookkeeper
Record financial transactions and manage financial records.
Great if you like:
$42,600 median salary ¹ 403,543 jobs available ¹
Data Analyst
Collect, organize, and transform data to make informed decisions.
Great if you like:
$67,500 median salary ¹ 123,321 jobs available ¹
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Android Developer
Build and write code for mobile apps hosted on Android smartphones and mobile tablets.
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$109,800 median salary ¹ 15,509 jobs available ¹
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iOS Developer
Build and write code for mobile apps hosted on iOS, an operating system used on Apple devices like the iPhone and iPad.
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$113,400 median salary ¹ 14,197 jobs available ¹
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Digital Marketer
Define and develop digital strategies to deliver business growth through online channels.
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$50,000 median salary ¹ 146,460 jobs available ¹
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Back-End Developer
Build the structures that help websites function using industry-standard tools and programming systems.
Great if you like:
$116,000 median salary ¹ 32,414 jobs available ¹
Data Engineer
Design and build systems to collect and transform data into usable information for data science.
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$108,300 median salary ¹ 63,628 jobs available ¹
IT Support Specialist
Evaluate and troubleshoot technology issues so equipment runs smoothly.
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$50,000 median salary ¹ 387,677 jobs available ¹
Project Manager
Oversee the planning and execution of projects to ensure they’re successful.
Great if you like:
$67,500 median salary ¹ 396,314 jobs available ¹
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¹ Salary data (median with 0-2 years experience) and job opening data are sourced from United States Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (9/01/2021 - 9/01/22)
² Coursera Platform Data, all time
³ Most designed to be completed in 6 months, with 10 hours or less of work per week
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