Careers in Health Care
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be 26% increase in health care jobs over the next few years -- and only an average of a 16% increase in all other industries combined. The message is clear. There's never been a better time to start a health care career.

Your Health Care Degree
Whether you want to become a nurse, physical therapist, dental hygienist, or any other kind of health care worker, your education degree will teach you real worls skills that will help you help others and excel in your new career. Review the list of featured schools below to find the level of degree that you need for the career you want.

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Everest Institute - Houston Bissonnet

Take your career to a whole new level with training from Everest Institute.

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  • Medical Administrative Assistant (Diploma)
  • Medical Insurance Billing & Coding (Diploma)

Everest Institute - Houston Greenspoint

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  • Medical Administrative Assistant (Diploma)

Everest Institute - Houston Hobby

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  • Medical Administrative Assistant (Diploma)
  • Medical Insurance Billing & Coding (Diploma)

Gibbs College - Boston

For years, Gibbs College in Vienna, VA has been offering practical, career-specific education and a low student-to-teacher ratio.

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  • Office Administration Medical/Clinical Assistant

ITI Technical College - Baton Rouge

Advance your career with an education from ITI Technical College. We offer four certificate programs and six associate degree programs in occupational studies.

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  • Medical Office Management

Kaplan Career Institute - Boston Campus

Kaplan Career Institute's mission is to:
Develop educational programs that allow students to obtain the skills needed for an entry-level position in their chosen field;
Continually assess the advances in the medical, dental, and massage industries and develop educational programs that will prepare the students for these advances;
Provide faculty and staff who have the experience and skills necessary to accommodate the student's needs in every aspect of the educational process.

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  • Diploma: Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

NAU - Albuquerque

Since its beginnings in 1941, National American University has been a cornerstone of higher education, keeping pace with the ever-changing advancements of technology, while holding onto core values that provide a caring and supportive environment for all students.

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  • Health Care Management
  • Health Information Technology
  • Healthcare Coding
  • Medical Administrative Assistant

NAU - Austin

Since its beginnings in 1941, National American University has been a cornerstone of higher education, keeping pace with the ever-changing advancements of technology, while holding onto core values that provide a caring and supportive environment for all students.

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  • Health Care Management
  • Health Information Technology
  • Healthcare Coding

Sanford-Brown College - Atlanta

Get the skills you need in Tech, Business, or Healthcare in as little as 9 months from Sanford-Brown College. Choose from convenient day, evening, and weekend classes. Learn more today.

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  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

Strayer University - Central Austin

Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.

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  • Masters: Health Services Administration
  • MBA: Health Services Administration


Fast Facts



There are over 15 million health care professional in the US.

Four health care occupations are among the top 30 fastest growing occupations in the US:
  • Nursing with an expected 23.5% increase through 2016.
  • Personal and home care aides with an expected 50.6% increase through 2016.
  • Home health aides with an expected 48.7% increase through 2016.
  • Medical assistants with an expected 35.4% increase through 2016.
Hospital jobs are projected to have the second fastest growing salaries of any occupation.


Source — Bureau of Labor Statistics