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Diagnostics & Pharmacy

Imaging, labs, and medications. Modern medicine runs on tests, scans, and pharmacists.

33 careers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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