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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University of Phoenix Online allows students to earn their degrees and advance their careers - all online.


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University of Phoenix

With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work-and much sooner than you might expect.

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  • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
  • MS in Nursing
  • MS in Nursing/Health Care Education
  • MS in Nursing/Informatics

Kaplan University

Advance your career and get the distinct competitive advantage you need with an online degree from Kaplan University. And do it without missing a day of work.

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  • MS in Nursing - Nurse Administrator
  • MS in Nursing - Nurse Educator
  • RN to BS in Nursing
  • RN to MS in Nursing

Walden University Online

Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.

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  • B.S. in Nursing (BSN)
  • M.S. in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track
  • M.S. in Nursing (MSN) - RN Track
  • Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.)

South University

South University enjoys a long-standing tradition of excellence in education and personalized student attention. Enjoy the convenience of earning your bachelor's degree entirely online.

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  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing

Capella University

Capella University offers online degrees in the fields of business management, health care, higher education, human resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education, public safety and public administration, social work, and public service leadership. An accredited university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than 30,000 students in all 50 states and 45 other countries. Capella combines outstanding academics with a supportive faculty and staff in a program designed for working adults. Learn more about our 42 PhD, PsyD, DPA, DBA, DSW, DNP, DHA, EdD, EdS, MS, MSN, MPA, MHA, MBA, MPH, BS, BPA, and BSN degree programs and 137 specializations by talking to one of our enrollment counselors at 1.888.227.3552

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  • MSN - Nurse Educator
  • MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge


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