When experts talk about fast-growing industries with lots of jobs, health care is often mentioned. In fact, approximately 28 percent of all new jobs will be created in this industry through 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor--this translates to 3.2 million new health care positions.

But where else are jobs growing within the U.S. economy? Many people switching careers or assessing their education and training options aren't interested in health care. Are there other rewarding, rapidly growing jobs that may be a better fit for them?

According to a recently released reference, "100 Fastest-Growing Careers" (11th edition), there are many. In the book, author Michael Farr identifies and discusses the 100 occupations with the highest growth projections through the year 2018, based on information from the U.S. Department of Labor.

"Rapidly growing jobs will often be more attractive career options than jobs that are not growing quickly. Often, these jobs offer better-than-average opportunities for employment and job security. For this reason, you should pay attention to jobs that are projected to grow quickly," says Farr.

Below are some of the fastest-growing occupations, outside of health care, featured in Farr's "100 Fastest-Growing Careers":

Computer Network, Systems, and Database Administrators
Percent Growth Through 2018: 30 percent

Accountants and Auditors
Percent Growth Through 2018: 22 percent

Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and Specialists
Percent Growth Through 2018: 22 percent

Computer Software Engineers and Computer Programmers
Percent Growth Through 2018: 21 percent

Customer Service Representatives
Percent Growth Through 2018: 18 percent

Market and Survey Researchers
Percent Growth Through 2018: 28 percent

Construction Laborers
Percent Growth Through 2018: 20 percent

Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Percent Growth Trough 2018: 28 percent

Barbers, Cosmetologists, and Other Personal Appearance Workers
Percent Growth Through 2018: 20 percent

Teachers-Self Enrichment Education
Percent Growth Through 2018: 32 percent