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Careers That Can Pay $100K+

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34 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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