3. Software developer
Median annual wage: $102,280 (2016)
Degree required: Bachelor degree in Computer Science but not necessary
You prefer doing something different and you love coding? This one on the list of best jobs if you are leaving military might be a good job for you. Bachelor degree is not a must if you want to do this job. Scholarships and grants for technical training in programming are becoming more and more available. If your skills need to be perfected a little bit more, applying for a scholarship can be the first step towards qualifying yourself for the new job. Course Report lists a number of schools that offer automatic and application-based scholarships specifically for veterans. If you already have the knowledge to do this job get ready to use your creative mind and create some mind-blowing computer programs. A 22% increase in demand for software developers is expected by 2022 which means plenty of job opportunities for you.