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Most In-Demand Careers with an Associate's Degree

Associate's degree holders may be wondering about the most in-demand careers they can pursue. Fast Food and Counter Workers rank as the most sought-after career, with 65,977 job openings annually, followed by Registered Nurses with 54,849 openings and Retail Salespersons with 53,499 openings. Learn more about these potential careers and others, below!

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