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Hands-on healthcare and wellness roles.

100 careers

Family medicine physicians

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$235,930/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Steady

Emergency medicine physicians

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$310,640/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Steady

Physician assistants

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$133,260/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Strong

Pediatrician

Pediatricians are physicians who specialize in the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.

$183,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

General internal medicine physicians

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$236,350/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Registered nurses

Be the person patients trust most, every shift.

$93,600/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Nurse practitioners

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$129,210/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Strong
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Nurse anesthetists

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$223,210/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Above Average
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Nurse midwives

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$128,790/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Above Average

Physical therapists

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$101,020/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Above Average

Occupational therapists

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$98,340/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Above Average

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologists assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages.

$84,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Strong

Respiratory therapists

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$80,450/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Above Average

Recreational therapists

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$60,280/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Athletic trainers

Keep people healthy and help them recover from injury.

$60,250/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in… Above Average

Emergency medical technicians

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$35,470/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate … Steady

Paramedics

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$46,770/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate … Steady

Surgical assistants

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$60,290/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Orthodontist

Orthodontists are dental specialists who diagnose and correct misaligned teeth and jaws.

$218,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Dental hygienists

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$94,260/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Optometrists

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$131,860/yrDoctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree (4 years post-bachelor's) | Bachelor's in science pre… Strong

Dental assistants

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$47,300/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Radiologic technologists and technicians

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$77,660/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady
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Diagnostic medical sonographers

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$89,340/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Above Average

Pharmacists

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$137,480/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Pharmacy technicians

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$37,790/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Steady

Dietitians and nutritionists

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$73,850/yrCertificate/Associate for technician roles | Bachelor’s for engineer roles | Industry c… Steady

Medical and health services managers

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$117,960/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor’s in Business (optional) | Acc… Strong
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Healthcare quality improvement specialists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$72,400/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Strong

Occupational therapy assistants

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$68,340/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Strong

Home health and personal care aides

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$34,900/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Strong

Medical assistants

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$44,200/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Above Average

Medical equipment preparers

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$46,490/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Above Average

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$88,180/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Medical records specialists

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$50,250/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Surgical technologists

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$62,830/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

Pay variesCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Medical dosimetrists

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$138,110/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Nuclear medicine technologists

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$97,020/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Health technologists and technicians, all other

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$48,790/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Steady

Hearing aid specialists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$61,560/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Strong

Psychiatric technicians

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$40,610/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Steady

Ophthalmic medical technicians

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$44,080/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Strong

Anesthesiologists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$331,190/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Steady

Cardiologists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$353,970/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Above Average

Dermatologists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$313,000/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Above Average

Endocrinologists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$245,000/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Above Average

Gastroenterologists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$395,000/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Above Average

Geriatric medicine physicians

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$228,000/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Strong

Hospitalists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$296,000/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Above Average

Telehealth coordinators

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$62,800/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Strong

Clinical research coordinators

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$52,400/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Strong

Patient navigators

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$48,600/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Strong

Biomedical equipment technicians

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$58,200/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Above Average

Infection preventionists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$78,600/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Above Average

Health informatics specialists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$68,400/yrAssociate degree or certification program | Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Sciences, or … Strong

Army medical officer

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$95,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Army medic (68W)

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$42,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Army nurse

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$78,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Army dentist

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$105,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Army veterinary technician

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$46,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Navy corpsman (medic)

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$44,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Navy nurse

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$80,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Navy dentist

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$108,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Navy physician

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$130,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Coast Guard rescue swimmer

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$52,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Air Force pararescueman (PJ)

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$66,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Air Force medical officer

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$108,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Air Force nurse

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$82,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Air Force dentist

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$110,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Air Force physician assistant

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$96,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Air Force biomedical technician

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$52,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Special Forces medical sergeant

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$74,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Pararescue officer

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$78,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Combat search and rescue specialist

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$68,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Military physician (combat zone)

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$138,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Combat medic advanced

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$58,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of… Steady

Nursing assistants

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$36,220/yrCertificate or Associate degree (many entry roles) | Bachelor's for some specialties | … Steady

Phlebotomists

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$41,810/yrCertificate or Associate degree (many entry roles) | Bachelor's for some specialties | … Strong

Home health and personal care aides

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$33,530/yrCertificate or Associate degree (many entry roles) | Bachelor's for some specialties | … Strong

Psychiatric aides

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$37,040/yrCertificate or Associate degree (many entry roles) | Bachelor's for some specialties | … Above Average

Clinical Informatics Specialist

Clinical Informatics Specialists bridge healthcare and technology by implementing and optimizing electronic health reco…

$92,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Strong

Radiation Dosimetrist

Radiation Dosimetrists calculate the precise radiation doses for cancer treatment patients.

$108,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Above Average

Perfusionist

Perfusionists operate heart-lung machines during cardiac surgery.

$138,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Neurodiagnostic Technologist

Neurodiagnostic Technologists perform tests that measure the electrical activity of the brain and nervous system.

$58,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Above Average

Orthotist & Prosthetist

Orthotists and Prosthetists design, fabricate, and fit custom orthopedic braces and artificial limbs.

$78,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Strong

Psychiatrist

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders.

$226,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Above Average

Travel Nurse

Travel Nurses are registered nurses who take temporary assignments at healthcare facilities across the country.

$82,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Above Average

Sports Medicine Physician

Sports Medicine Physicians specialize in treating injuries and conditions related to physical activity and sports.

$192,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

EMT

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) provide critical pre-hospital emergency care to patients.

$38,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Above Average

Ultrasound Technician

Ultrasound Technicians (diagnostic medical sonographers) use specialized equipment to create images of internal body st…

$82,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Strong

MRI Technologist

MRI Technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce detailed images of patients' internal structu…

$78,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Above Average

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientists perform complex laboratory tests on patient samples to help physicians diagnose and treat…

$58,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Above Average

CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice nurses who administer anesthesia for surgical and…

$212,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Strong

Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialize in eye and vision care.

$235,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Steady

Public Health Specialist

Public Health Specialists work to improve community health outcomes through education, policy, and prevention programs.

$62,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Strong

Healthcare Administrator

Healthcare Administrators plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services.

$110,000/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor's+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li… Strong