Health Sciences
Careers in Healthcare
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Explore programs focused on healthcare, wellness, and patient support. Whether you plan to transfer or enter the workforce, this pathway helps you prepare for a career in the health field.
Is This Right for You?
You may be interested in this pathway if you:
- Enjoy helping others and making a difference
- Are interested in health, wellness, or science
- Work well in hands-on, fast-paced environments
- Pay attention to detail and follow procedures carefully
Students in this pathway are often compassionate, focused, and motivated to improve the well-being of others.
Careers In This Field
Explore some of the most common careers you can pursue within this pathway and see
where your interests can take you.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Provides patient care, administers treatments, and supports recovery in hospitals
and healthcare settings.
Radiologic Technologist
Uses imaging equipment like X-rays to help diagnose injuries and medical conditions.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Helps patients recover from injuries and improve movement under the direction of a
physical therapist.
Paramedic / EMT
Provides emergency medical care and transportation in urgent situations.
Health Careers Outlook
Healthcare careers are in high demand, offering strong job growth, competitive wages, and a wide range of opportunities.
Median annual wage for healthcare practitioners and technical occupations (BLS)
Projected job growth in healthcare occupations over the next decade (BLS)
Job openings are projected each year, on average (BLS)
Explore Health Science Programs
Healthcare offers strong job growth, competitive pay, and opportunities to make a real impact in people’s lives.
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