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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that information technology related talents will be in high demand:

1. Information Technology (IT) Specialists
The BLS predicts faster growth for these careers than the average growth for all other occupations through 2014. IT management and consulting jobs will grow by 55.4 percent.The candidates with the best prospects will have masters or MBA degrees with an emphasis on technology from campus-based or online degree programs.The commitment: advanced education in project management, e-commerce, networking, and programming, among other specializations. Median salaries for IT specialists approach six figures.

2. Database Administrators
Database administrators, the BLS predicts, will be "among the fastest growing occupations through 2014." You'll be able to enter the profession with as little training as an associate degree, but the best-paid database administrators will hold a bachelor degree in computer science or information systems, with a specialization in tools that help organizations to manage data. To stay updated with technology, you will probably need to enroll in online courses to bone up on the latest software. To become successful and promoted, it is important to receive master's degree in business administration (MBA), with an IT concentration. Top salaries reach over $100,000 a year.

3. High-Tech Marketing
It used to be that a simple undergraduate degree in marketing, advertising, or public relations could help you land a promotions job. But these days, high-tech firms want their marketing group to know how their products work and have a solid background in technology. If you're want to succeed in marketing, you need to return to school to learn the essence of the tech products you sell. The easiest approach is to obtain an online MBA degree program while still keep your current marketing job. Many companies will pay for your online training in software, networks, or security. The BLS predicts growth in marketing jobs to outstrip the average growth for all other jobs in the economy through 2014. You can expect to travel a lot, and earn a lot, too. Median annual earnings for high-tech markers are already over $110,000 with more room to grow.

4. Digital Design & Graphic Arts
Though you may be able to enter the profession with an associate's degree, most entry-level positions will require at least a bachelor's degree with specializations in digital design software. The greatest job growth will be in interactive digital design for media artists working on projects for websites, cellular phones, and computer games. Digital design schools offering degrees or certifications in media arts are available from online colleges as well as campus and vocational schools. Among all the graphic design professions, digital designers will find the most new jobs through 2014. You will be looking at $60-$90K once you've got some projects going.