Question

A 6-column table with 10 rows titled Table 2, Fastest growing occupations, 2006-16 (numbers in thousands). Column 1 is labeled title with entries Marriage and family therapists; Dental assistants; Computer systems analysts; Database administrators; Computer software engineers, systems software; Gaming and sports book writers and runners; Environmental science and protection technicians, including health; Manicurists and pedicurists; Physical therapists; Physician assistants. Column 2 is labeled employment number for 2006 with entries 25, 280, 504, 119, 350, 18, 36, 78, 173, 66. Column 3 is labeled employment number for 2016 with entries 32, 362, 650, 154, 449, 24, 47, 100, 220, 83. Column 4 is labeled percent change with entries 29.8, 29.2, 29.0, 28.6, 28.2, 28.0, 28.0, 27.6, 27.1, 27.0. Column 5 is labeled numeric change with entries 7, 82, 146, 34, 99, 5, 10, 22, 47, 18. Column 6 is labeled Most significant source of postsecondary education or training with entries Master’s degree, Moderate-term on-the-job training, Bachelor’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Short-term on-the-job training, Associate degree, Postsecondary vocational award, Master’s degree, Master’s degree.
Based on the above table, what is the fastest growing listed occupation for those without a college degree?
a.
Gaming and sports book writers and runners
b.
Dental assistants
c.
Marriage and family therapists
d.
Manicurists and pedicurists

Answer 1

b. Dental assistants — 29.2% growth and the typical entry is moderate-term on‑the‑job training (no college degree).