As you’re thinking about what type of career would be best for you, accounting for things like your professional skills, academic strengths and workplace preferences is always important. But it’s also important to consider career options that will offer you stability and growth opportunities — both of which are givens in the Top 25 Jobs for 2025.
25. Respiratory Therapist
24. Lawyer
23. Occupational Therapist
22. Medical Equipment Repairer
21. Physical Therapist
20. Computer Network Architect
19. Industrial Engineer
18. Management Analyst
17. Veterinary Technologist and Technician
16. Nurse Anesthetist
15. Pilot
14. Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
13. Financial Advisor
12. Veterinarian
11. Marketing Manager
10. Actuary
9. Speech-Language Pathologist
8. Data Scientist
7. Medical and Health Services Manager
6. Information Security Analyst
5. Software Developer
4. Financial Manager
3. Physician Assistant
2. IT Manager
1. Nurse Practitioner
If one of these roles sounds interesting to you, USD proudly offers academic programs that can directly prepare students for most of the careers listed above. To see the full list with descriptions, check out the U.S. News & World Report's "Best Jobs in America in 2025 List."
