Healthcare Careers

A female paramedic.

Do you want to help people stay healthy, recover from illness, heal and thrive?

If so, consider one of the healthcare careers listed below. There are many health-related jobs, across many diverse disciplines, that don't require a four-year degree.

Careers are listed below, in alphabetical order.

Career Education & Training Median Salary Growth
Cardiovascular Technologist Associate's degree and certification $49,410 Faster than average
Dental Assistant Varies by state $33,470 Faster than average
Dental Hygienist Associate's degree $68,250 Much faster than average
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Associate's degree and certification $64,380 Much faster than average
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) CPR certification, 100-1,000 hours training $30,360* Faster than average*
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1 year training program $40,380 Faster than average
Massage Therapist Massage therapy education program $34,900 Faster than average
Medical Transcriptionist Certification or associate's degree $32,900 Slower than average
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Associate's degree and certification $68,560 Average
Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate's degree $47,490 Much faster than average
Paramedic CPR certification, 1,300 hours training $30,360* Faster than average*
Phlebotomist 1-6 month course and externship $37,150† Average†
Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's degree $37,710 Much faster than average
Radiologic Technologist Certification or associate's degree $54,340 Faster than average
Registered Nurse Associate's degree or bridge program $64,690 Faster than average

*Estimates for both EMTs and Paramedics.

†Estimates for all medical and clinical laboratory technicians.

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