Culpwrit

As you know, I’ve been bullish about the prospects for PR jobs for many years.  While we’ve seen signs of growth despite the tough economy, encouraging validation for the future of PR comes via today’s U.S. News and World Report survey of the 50 Best Careers of 2011. 

U.S. News says jobs for PR specialists should see strong growth over the next decade, with a 24% increase in PR jobs by 2018.  In addition to a positive job outlook, the report also says there is upside to salaries.  Average annual PR salaries last year were $51,960, with salaries ranging from less than $30,000 to $96,000-plus. 

Here are the top 50 career categories.  Just click on the link to get summaries of the U.S. News analysis of each career category. 

Business Jobs:

• Accountant

• Actuary

• Financial adviser

• Financial analyst

• Logistician

• Meeting planner

• Public relations specialist

• Sales manager

• Training specialist

Creative and Service Jobs:

• Commercial pilot

• Curator

• Film and video editor

• Gaming manager

• Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technician

• Interpreter/Translator

• Multimedia artist

• Technical writer

Healthcare Jobs:

• Athletic trainer

• Dental hygienist

• Lab technician

• Massage therapist

• Occupational therapist

• Optometrist

• Physician assistant

• Physical therapist

• Physical therapist assistant

• Radiologic technologist

• Registered nurse

• School psychologist

• Veterinarian

Social Service Jobs:

• Clergy

• Court reporter

• Education administrator

• Emergency management specialist

• Firefighter

• Marriage and family therapist

• Mediator

• Medical and public health social worker

• Special-education teacher

• Urban planner

Technology Jobs:

• Biomedical engineer

• Civil engineer

• Computer software engineer

• Computer support specialist

• Computer systems analyst

• Environmental engineering technician

• Environmental science technician

• Hydrologist

• Meteorologist

• Network architect