There’s absolutely no shortage of sickness or litigation in our culture, according to CNNMoney’s recent list of the top 10 most secure jobs. While most of the professions included on the list are related to health care and law, there are three other job titles that might surprise you.

The survey, which polled more than 35,000 workers across multiple industries, based its results on what percentage of employees in each field felt their job was totally secure. According to the results, general surgeons and emergency room physicians have the least risk of losing their jobs (100% of those surveyed felt their job was completely secure).

While that may not come as a surprise, considering physicians are always in demand and surgeons are highly specialized, take a look at these everyday professions that landed just below them on the list:

• Marketing Manager (#3 on the list, 100% feel their job is secure): It takes time and experience to move to the top of the marketing department at most companies. But once you do so, the salary and security are worth their weight in gold (Marketing Manager was also #26 on CNN’s list of the best jobs in America).
• Software Development Director (#5 on the list, 97% feel their job is secure): In the digital age, there’s no shortage of demand for high-level tech geeks. This is a niche profession where those fortunate enough to have the right experience are reaping the benefits.
• Director of Communications (#7 on the list, 96% feel their job is secure): Who would’ve thought it, right? But those execs who plan public relations campaigns and stand out front as the “face of the company” for press and media relations apparently have very little risk of falling victim to corporate cutbacks. In addition to providing job security, communication specialists also came in at #31 on CNN’s list of the best jobs in America.

We’ve included the complete top 10 below. Are there any other professions you’d add to this list?

Top 10 most secure jobs in America:

1. Emergency Room Physician
2. General Surgeon
3. Marketing Manager
4. Nurse Practicioner
5. Software Development Director
6. Physician Assistant
7. Director of Communications
8. Physical Therapist
9. Speech-Language Pathologist
10. Attorney

Source: “The Top 10 Most Secure Jobs,” CNNMoney, November, 2009