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Fastest Shrinking Jobs That Require a College Degree

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20. Farm and home management educators
> Employment growth projection (2020-2030): -1.2%
> Median annual wage: $49,990– #49 lowest out of 306 Jobs
> Total employment: 9,300 — #36 lowest out of 306 Jobs

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19. Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
> Employment growth projection (2020-2030): -1.7%
> Median annual wage: $60,360– #70 lowest out of 306 Jobs
> Total employment: 13,400 — #50 lowest out of 306 Jobs

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18. Pediatricians, general
> Employment growth projection (2020-2030): -1.8%
> Median annual wage: $170,480– #293 lowest out of 306 Jobs
> Total employment: 30,200 — #116 lowest out of 306 Jobs

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17. Insurance underwriters
> Employment growth projection (2020-2030): -1.8%
> Median annual wage: $76,390– #141 lowest out of 306 Jobs
> Total employment: 119,400 — #220 lowest out of 306 Jobs

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16. Obstetricians and gynecologists
> Employment growth projection (2020-2030): -2.1%
> Median annual wage: $208,000– #300 lowest out of 306 Jobs
> Total employment: 20,700 — #84 lowest out of 306 Jobs

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