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There's been a lot of talk about recession lately. But, some degrees are practically guaranteed to be in high demand - no matter what the state of the economy. Yahoo Education recently released a list of eight careers that are expected to grow like crazy. Here's a blurb:

"Do you really want to commit to a 4-year degree? While it can be intimidating to consider investing the time and money required to get a bachelor's degree, choosing the right degree could make it well worth your effort. Information on the following 8 careers is based on current projections by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), whose data indicate that these occupations will experience more growth than any others through 2016. Spend the next four years preparing for one of the following professions, and your job search could be a breeze."

Included in the list are: computer software engineer, accountant, elementary school teacher, personal financial adviser, computer systems analyst, market research analyst, and others.

Does this mean you should switch majors? Of course not. Life is too short to give up what you love for a little more stability. But, if you were considering pursing one of these online degrees anyway, now may be a good time to go for it.