Health Sciences
Health care is one of the fastest growing labor markets in the world. There are a lot of careers in health science other than doctors and nurses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that this area of health and medical sciences will grow by 39% in the next five years with a median annual wage of $65,860. You can start your career in this field with an associate’s degree and certification.
Nursing and Education in Healthcare
Doctor
Physical Therapy
Career
Spotlight
Are you interested in the human body?
Do you like people?
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What It Takes:
Strong math, science, and computer skills
Wanting to help and comfort others
Ability to work on a team
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
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Want to work with really high tech machinery? The most common question this person gets is: “Is it a boy or a girl?” They also work with doctors to diagnose other conditions. Sonographers, also called ultrasound technicians and diagnostic medical sonographers, use ultrasound high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body tissues. This helps doctors diagnose and monitor a variety of conditions such as heart disease, pregnancy and cancer.
They work in:
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Hospitals
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Physicians' offices
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Imaging clinics
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Medical and diagnostic laboratories
Career Pathways
Middle School
High School
Technical
Center
Community
College
Traditional
College
Graduate
School
Home Healthcare worker
Licensed Practical Nurse
EMT & Paramedics
Dental Assistants
Physical Therapy Assistants
Dental Hygienists
Diagnostic Medical
Sonographer
Registered Nurse
Medical Services Managers
Physicians
Physical Therapist
Physicians Assistants
Pharmacists
Dentists
Average Salary
$38,250
Average Salary
$66,530
Average Salary
$79,080
Average Salary
$122,570
