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Sam Becker is a freelance contributor to Fortune and journalist based near New York City. He is a native of the Pacific Northwest, and a graduate of Washington State University. His work has written for CNBC, Fast Company, BBC, TIME, and more.

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Education ArticlesYes, social workers can earn six-figures. Here are the top-paying companies right now
By Sam BeckerAugust 7, 2024
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Education ArticlesHow much do software engineers earn? It depends on the state, and these places are the most lucrative
By Sam BeckerMay 30, 2024
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Career HubFront-end developers: These are the states where you’ll find the highest average salaries
By Sam BeckerMay 24, 2024
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Career HubThe average back-end developer earns six-figures in the U.S., and top-earners live in these states
By Sam BeckerMay 21, 2024
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Career HubWhere web developers are commanding the biggest salaries
By Sam BeckerMay 20, 2024
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Education ArticlesHow to write an MBA resume and make sure it stands out in the stack
By Sam BeckerApril 29, 2024
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Education ArticlesISSA vs. NASM: Which personal trainer certification will pump up your career?
By Sam BeckerApril 23, 2024
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Education ArticlesISSA certification: Who its for, what it costs, and whether it’s worth it
By Sam BeckerApril 23, 2024
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Education ArticlesHow do you become a life coach? A 5-step plan to starting your own practice
By Sam BeckerApril 16, 2024
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Education ArticlesHow to become a robotics engineer
By Sam BeckerMarch 21, 2024
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Education ArticlesIs becoming a certified health coach worth it?
By Sam BeckerFebruary 20, 2024
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Education ArticlesWant to become a health coach? Here’s how to do it, one step at a time
By Sam BeckerFebruary 15, 2024
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Education ArticlesComputer programming: What it is and what you need to know to learn it
By Sam BeckerFebruary 1, 2024
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Education ArticlesIs coding difficult to learn? It isn’t a cakewalk, but it can open up a near-six-figure career
By Sam BeckerFebruary 1, 2024
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Education ArticlesWhat’s new with master’s degree programs in psychology in 2023
By Sam BeckerJuly 13, 2023
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