No. 6 best: University professor (tenured)

No. 6 best: University professor (tenured)

No. 6 best: University professor (tenured), > Annual median wage: $72,470
> Projected job growth (includes untenured), 2014-2024: 13%
> Total employment: 1,530,010

University professors, specifically those who are tenured, have one of the best jobs in the country. Tenured professors benefit from nearly unparalleled job security as -- unlike adjunct and associate professors -- their positions are effectively permanent. One of the most difficult jobs to get, university professors typically have a Ph.D. Tenure is typically only granted after at least seven years teaching in a post-secondary institution and a peer review of the candidate’s research and teaching.