The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently published its employment/wage projections for the years 2010-2020. This table lists the 30 occupations that the BLS believes will have the largest numerical growth in employment over the period.

The table is worth a long look. Among other things it challenges the assertion that more education is the key to a better employment future. More education is, of course, generally a good thing. But, given BLS projections, it appears that our corporations have little interest in creating jobs requiring (and thus paying) a more highly educated workforce.

Of the 30 occupations with the largest projected numerical employment growth, 10 require less than a high school education and an additional 13 require only a high school diploma or its equivalent. Only 4 require a bachelor’s degree or higher.