3 Hot Careers in a Down Economy

If you are like most servicemembers and military veterans, you are hoping to land a civilian job that will be challenging and maximize your skills and experience. Fortunately many employers are ready to offer you that opportunity. But in today's competitive job market having a degree or professional certificate is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity.

The following three careers are still considered the most sought after and best fit for many servicemembers and military veterans. Coincidentally, according the Department of Labor's 2008-09 Occupational Outlook Handbook, having a degree can help get you started in the career fields considered among the best employment prospects through 2016.

Remember the economy will rebound, be ready when it does by getting a degree in one of the following career fields:

1. Network and Computer Systems Management: Salaries for Bachelor's to Master's degree $38,000 to $145,000
2. Health Care Administration: Salaries for Associate's through Master's degrees, $45,000 to $128,000
3. Law Enforcement: Salaries for High School Diploma through Master's degree, $27,000 to $104,000