According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care is one of the largest industries employing more than 14 million people. Half of the top 20 fastest growing occupations are health care related. Because of the swelling elderly population, there is a high demand for health professionals including nurses, physician assistants, doctors, medical billing professionals and health administrators.
The exploding growth in health jobs may also mean job security and higher pay. Hospitals employ about 40% of health workers, followed by nursing and residential care facilities and doctor’s offices.
The education required for a job in health care include the wide range of college degree options including professional certificates that can be completed in about a year, an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and doctoral degrees (e.g., medical doctor, dentist).
According to AllHealthCare and BLS.gov, the following are the top paying health care jobs, with high growth potential, that require a bachelor’s degree along with their salaries:
- Physician’s Assistant - $74,890
- Medical and Health Services Manager - $73,660
- Registered Nurse (RN) - $60,010
- Health Educator - $53,000
- Clinical Laboratory Technician - $51,720
- Dietitian - $46,980
- Biological Technician - $37,810
- Recreational Therapist - $36,940
- Substance Abuse Counselor - $35,580
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic - $28,400
Forbes magazine presented seven high paying health jobs that require a bachelor’s degree:
- Medical Perfusionist - $93,500 (Surgical technician for circulation and respiratory function)
- Clinical Trial Manager - $92,600
- Product Manager, Health Care - $87,800
- Sales Representative, Pharmaceuticals - $84,200
- Transplant Coordinator - $76,400
- Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Director - $76,400
- Hand Therapist - $70,200
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