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As the U.S. population ages, demand for healthcare services has already begun to skyrocket--and it won't slow down anytime soon. If you're looking for a career with some serious job security, consider a job in healthcare administration, medical assisting, public health, counseling and more.
Already the largest in the nation (employing 13.5 million people), the healthcare industry is learning to change with the times--and that means embracing new technology in every area, from surgical technology to recordkeeping. The growing number of healthcare administration careers like medical billing, medical and dental assisting, and health services management means there are plenty of jobs you can get qualified for online.
The list below ranks the top healthcare careers you can study for online, weighted by salary, education required, and industry growth. When you find one that interests you, just click on 'Degree Required' to begin your education today!
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Total Education Time (overall time spent in school, not length of particular program)
2 yrs or less = certificate or associate's degree 3-4 yrs = bachelor's degree 5+ yrs = master's degree or PhD |
Average Annual Salary
$ = $19k - $34k $$ = $35k - $49k $$$ = $50k - $64k $$$$ = $65k - $77k $$$$$ = $78k and up |
Industry Growth (U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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| Career | Total Ed.Time | Salary Rank | Job Growth | Overall Ranking | Degree Required | |
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| 1. | Physician Assistant (Advanced) | 5+ years | $$$$ |  | 3.90 | MS, Advanced Physician Assistant |
| 2. | Physical Therapy Aide | 2 years or less | $$ | | 3.60 | Physical Therapy Aide Diploma |
| 3. | Healthcare Administrator | 5+ years | $$$$ |  | 3.58 | MS, Health Administration |
| 4. | Nurse Administrator/Manager | 3-4 years | $$$ | | 3.58 | RN-to-BSN |
| 5. | Occupational Therapist | 5+ years | $$$ | | 3.41 | OTD: Doctor of Occupational Therapy |
| 6. | Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5+ years | $$$ | | 3.33 | MSN |
| 7. | Dental Assistant | 2 years or less | $$ | | 3.28 | Certificate, Dental Assisting |
| 8. | Pharmacy Technician | 2 years or less | $ | | 3.12 | Pharmacy Technician Diploma |
| 9. | Holistic Nutritionist | 3-4 years | $$$ | | 3.04 | BS, Nutrition |
| 10. | Medical Transcription | 2 years or less | $$ | | 3.03 | Medical Transcription Certificate |
| 11. | Health Information Technologist | 2 years or less | $ | | 2.94 | AS, Health Information Technology |
| 12. | Psychologist | 5+ years | $$$ | | 2.92 | PhD, Psychology |
| 13. | Medical Assistant | 2 years or less | $ | | 2.90 | AS, Medical Assisting |
| 14. | Social Worker | 3-4 years | $$ | | 2.74 | BA, Social Services |
| 15. | Public Health Educator | 5+ years | $$ | | 2.67 | MS, Public Health |
| 16. | Homeopath | 3-4 years | $ | | 2.62 | BS, Natural Health |
| 17. | Counselor | 5+ years | $$$ | | 2.60 | PhD, Psychology |
| 18. | Medical Billing Specialist | 2 years or less | $ |  | 2.44 | Medical Billing Diploma |
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