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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Earn your degree 100% online. DeVry University Online provides the flexibility you need to complete your degree whenever and wherever it's convenient for you.


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Northcentral University - Online

At Northcentral University, we teach individuals, not just classes. Our unique, proven online educational experience is designed to help you achieve your goals using your own style of learning.

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  • Health Care Administration - C.A.G.S. in Business
  • Health Care Administration - D.B.A.
  • Health Care Administration - MBA
  • Health Care Administration - PhD in Bus. Admin.

Rasmussen College Online

You deserve a better career and a better life. Rasmussen College in Minnesota can help you get both. Earn a career-track degree in Business, Child Care, Criminal Justice, or Healthcare. Our personalized classes focus on your needs.

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  • Health Information Technology Associate Degree

U.S. Career Institute - Online

At U.S. Career Institute, we know that education can be a challenge. That's why we've created an innovative, step-by-step approach that gives you the flexibility and confidence to succeed!

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  • Certified Fitness Trainer
  • Dental Assistant
  • Massage Therapy
  • Medical Assistant

Ultimate Medical Academy Online - Online

Boost your career with an education from Ultimate Medical Academy Online. We offer career-focused training in dental assisting, nursing assisting, medical billing and coding, basic x-ray, and more. Programs take as little as seven weeks.

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  • Medical Billing and Coding - Diploma

University of the Rockies Online

Take the next step in your professional career with University of the Rockies' online degree programs which are: Innovative: Undertake a schedule of dynamic and flexible online coursework that allows you to build your schedule and earn a graduate degree without disrupting your life. Accelerated: Your regular academic courses, taken one at a time, are six weeks long with no breaks between courses so the pace and path to completion is swift. Your practicum and dissertation courses are nine weeks long. Prestigious: You'll find the caliber of faculty at University of the Rockies to rival some of the most prominent institutions. Your instructors are established professionals with doctoral degrees who can help you develop important networking opportunities as well as serve as mentors in your career. University of the Rockies is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools - www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

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  • Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies
  • Doctor of Psychology, Executive Coaching
  • Doctor of Psychology, Health and Wellness Psychology
  • Doctor of Psychology, Mediation & Conflict Resolution

Villanova University Online

Through the University of Notre Dame's dynamic video-based e-learning system, you'll be immersed in a multimedia environment that lets you study at your convenience, around your busy schedule.

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  • Master Certificate in Six Sigma - Healthcare
  • Six Sigma Green Belt - Healthcare

Western Career College - Online

Western Career College offers the programs you need to begin a career in healthcare. Choose from Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technology, or Veterinary Services.

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  • Health Information Technology

Western Governor's University

At Western Governors University, your competence - the knowledge and skills you possess - is the ultimate focus of every degree program.

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  • B.S. in Health Informatics
  • B.S. in Nursing
  • M.S. in Nursing - Education
  • M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management


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