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Why Earn A Healthcare Degree?

You could receive up to $7,395 in Federal Pell Grants, if you qualify*

A career in healthcare allows you to have face-to-face interaction with people in need; you are on the front-lines in preventing disease, fighting illness and promoting healing.

• Job outlook: Overall employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033. About 1.9 million openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.
• Earnings: The median annual pay for healthcare workers (such as nurses, physicians, dental hygienists, etc) is $80,820. Typically, those with more experience receive higher pay.
• Common careers: Dental Assistants, Dietitians, Nurses, Physicians, EMTs and Paramedics, Physical Therapists, Medical Assistants, Pharmacists, Optometrists, Veterinarians
• Required education: The typical entry-level education for this field is a bachelor's degree, though some jobs may be completed with a high school diploma along with certification. Many healthcare careers require national certification/licensure tests after graduation in order to work professionally.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024. Based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm Visited October 2024.

*https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell