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
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Careers Without a Required Four-Year Degree
Paths you can start through certificates, apprenticeships, or on the job.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Health information technologists and medical registrars
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$67,310/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li…↑ Above Average
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