Prestige Professions Americans list the following professions and occupations in the order of having "great prestige" according to The Harris Poll:

· Doctor (61%)

· Teacher (54%)

· Scientist (53%)

· Minister/clergy (43%)

· Military officer (40%)

· Policeman (37%)

· Engineer (36%)

· Architect (28%)

· Member of Congress (24%)

· Athlete (22%)

· Entertainer (20%)

· Lawyer (18%)

· Journalist (18%) (PWB 10/12/01)

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