Earlier this month, Kiplinger published a slideshow detailing out its picks for the “10 Best Jobs for Your Future.” I read through the 10 and picked out what I thought to be the most interesting of the bunch. Other jobs highlighted in the slideshow include becoming a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physical therapist and a health services manager.  

Here are some of the more “interesting” jobs to get your mind turning and considering a different area of employment:

1. Speech-Language Pathologist

In easier terms: a speech therapist. This area is growing as speech therapists are needed to aid the growing number of patients whose language has been affected by health conditions, like aging, hearing loss or stroke. In fact, the health care industry is growing into an attractive field because, as the Baby Boomers age, there will need to be professionals there to care for them.

This is also a great area to get involved in if you enjoy working with kids because child language disorders, like stuttering, drive a demand for speech therapy professionals.

In addition to having a master’s degree, being a speech-language pathologist usually requires state licensure.

Median annual salary: $70,512

Total number of jobs: 134, 677

2. App Developer

More and more organizations are implementing a mobile strategy to reach more people and make for easy and convenient use. That means that more and more professionals are needed to get this job done.

Becoming an app developer usually requires a degree standard of computer science, software engineering or related field. Once in this area, though, you’ll have to stay up-to-date with technology, tools, computer language, etc.

Median annual salary: $92,081

Total number of jobs: 691,295

3. Information Security Analyst

This is another tech-y job that the new computer-driven world is bringing into need. Cybercriminals call for better security by state and local governments, hospitals and other important areas to protect sensitive documents and information.

You’ll likely need a bachelor’s degree in computer science, programming or related field. Before you’re let lose on security, you might also need some work experience prior to securing a role of this importance and pay grade. You can also boost yourself by becoming a certified information systems security professional.

Median annual salary: $88,587

Total number of jobs: 82,400

4. Medical Sonographer

Sonographers operate imaging equipment, allowing them to look inside patients rather than performing invasive surgery. Noninvasive practices are popular with patients, cheaper and more simple to perform (better for insurers) and, with advanced technology, can be applied to more and more situations.

You can secure an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in sonography, or, if you’re already involved in a related job, you might be able to transition into the role through a one-year certificate program.

To make yourself a more attractive job candidate and/or potentially make more money, you can specialize in areas like fetal echocardiography or musculoskeletal sonography.

Median annual salary: $66,560

Total number of jobs: 60,815

5. Community Service Manager

Like the first on the list, this job is somewhat related to the aging of the Baby Boomer generation. Older people lean on social services, like adult day care and meal-delivery programs. There’s also an increase on less-severe punishments for drug-related crimes, offenders often looking to counseling rather than jail time. Professionals are needed to run these sorts of programs.

You’ll probably want/need a bachelor’s degree in social work, urban studies, public administration or a related field to start in this career. Reaching this type of managerial position might also require work experience, and a master’s degree never hurts your employment worth.

Median annual salary: $60,528

Total number of jobs: 143,332