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The editors at How Do I Become A ...? decided to take a fun look at the kinds of jobs kids want to do when they grow up. When I Grow Up I Want To Be A... There are 22.2 Million Children ages 6-11 in the United States and they all want to be something special when they grow up. Here's a look at a few of their most common job aspirations. 1. Doctor

Average Income: Average physician compensation now ranges from a high of $315,000 for orthopedic surgeons to a low of $156,000 for pediatricians.

Years training/college: 4 years undergrad, 4 years medical school, 2 year residency/internship

Estimated Loans/Fees: Over 80 percent of each medical student class will graduate in debt; average debt of $158,000 ( $2.3 billion for the group as a whole)

Percentage of U.S. Population .29% of U.S. Population

Job Outlook, 2010-20 24% (Faster than average)

Employment Change: 2010-20 +168,300 2. Vet

Average Salary: $82,040 per year and $39.44 per hour

Entry-Level Education 4 year undergraduate degree, 4 year veterinary college, 2 year internship (required for licensure)

Average Student Loans acquired $133,873 student loans

Liklihood of becoming a veterinarian Only 28 veterinary colleges in the U.S. - limited to 2,500 graduates each year

Number of Jobs, 2010 61,400

Job Outlook, 2010-20 36% (Much faster than average)

Employment Change: 2010-20 +22,000 3. Athlete

Average Salary for NFL player $1.9 million

Entry-Level Education Some College (for recruiting purposes)

Average Age of NFL player 27

Average length of career 3.5 years 4. Musicians and Singers

Average Salary: $22.39 per hour

Education: None required

Hidden Costs: up to $100,000 to record and promote an album including, but not limited to:

Number of Jobs in 2010: 176,200

Job Outlook for 2010-20 10% growth

Employment Change for 2010-20: +17,900 5. Firefighter

Average Income: $45,250 per year (career firefighters) and $21.76 per hour

Danger: 61 firefighter deaths in 2011 and 71,875 firefighter injuries in 2010

Number of Jobs in 2010: Of all firefighters, 335,150 (30%) are career firefighters and 768,150 (70%) are volunteer firefighters.

Job Outlook for 2010-20: 9% growth 6. Police Officer (and Detectives)

Average Income: $55,010 per year and $26.45 per hour

Requirements: 1. High School Diploma 2. Must be at least 21 years old 3. Bachelor's Degree (criminal justice)

Number of fatalitites in 2011: 137

Number of Jobs in 2010: 794,300

Demographics: 1 in 8 officers are women; 1 in 4 officers are 'members of a racial or ethnic minority'

Employment Change for 2010-20: +58,700 7. Pilot: Airline Pilot

Average income $92,060 per year

Requirements:

Option 1: 4 year degree in unrelated field + flight school ($40 to 60 thousand per program)

Option 2: 4 year degree in aviation ($120,000 for 4 years' tuition)

Option 3: Enter the military and earn a 4 year degree with paid training (8 year commitment)

Perks: 1) Work 8 - 20 days in a month. 2) free or reduced airline travel. 3) reduced rate hotel and car rentals.

Downsides: 1) Competitive: 7,000 applications for every 50 job openings 2) spend most nights away from home

The job: On average pilots spend about 70 to 100 hours a month in the air. Undergo regular (bi-annual) tests to ensure skills are up to date.

Number of Jobs: 103,500 employed pilots in 2010

60 % of all pilots fly commercial airplanes, the rest fly cargo and private planes, as well as air force planes.

Employment Change: 2010-20 +11,500 8. Actor

Average Income $17.44 per hour

Entry-Level Education

Number of Jobs, 2010 66,500

Job Outlook, 2010-20 4% (Slower than average)

Employment Change: 2010-20 +2,600 9. Spy: Clandestine Officer with the CIA

Average Income: $74,872 - $155,500

Requirements: 1. College degree in related field with a 3.0 GPA. 2. Foreign Language skills 3. 5 years of experience (as a Desk Agent)

Background Checks: All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. US citizenship is required

Travel Required: Operations Officers will serve 60% to 70% of their careers overseas

Officers are provided housing and receive overseas allowances and schooling benefits for their children. 10. Professional Model

Average Pay for full-time Models in Agencies $42,560 a year ($20.46/hr)

18 percent of models are self-employed, part-time or work freelance

Average length of modelling career 2-5 years

Physical Requirements (for modelling work at Chaniel or Gucci)

Female Models: Height: 5'9" - 6' Weight: 110 to 130 pounds, from minimum to maximum height respectively

Male Models: Height: 5'11" - 6'2" Weight: 140 to 165 pounds, from minimum to maximum height, respectively

Highest Paid Model as of May 2012: Gisele Bundchen made $45 million in the last year (may 11-may 12) Sources: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/

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