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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: Healthcare jobs are expected to increase by 15% between 2019 and 2029, much faster than the average growth for all jobs, adding around 2.4 million new jobs! This projected growth is mainly due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for healthcare services.
- Earnings: The median annual pay for healthcare workers (such as nurses, physicians, dental hygienists, etc) is $69,870. Typically, those with more experience receive higher pay.
- Common careers: Dental Assistants, Dieticians, 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, 2020. Based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm Visited 2/9/21
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