Best Jobs of 2014: 2. University Professor (Tenured)

BLS Median Annual Salary: 68,970

Projected Job Growth by 2022: 19%*

Jobs Rated Score : 73

Achieving tenure is a difficult milestone for those in higher education, but doing so is a rewarding goal. Many of the careers atop the 2014 Jobs Rated report require postsecondary education, and university professors are integral in giving students the necessary foundation to succeed in other careers.

* denotes BLS figures for all postsecondary positions.