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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Colorado Technical University Online

Take your career to new heights with Colorado Tech Online! Since 1965, Colorado Technical University has helped thousands of students achieve success in business, management and technology careers. Learn more today.

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

Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is offering Bachelor and Master degrees through our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing, and College of Liberal Arts.

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  • MBA & MS in Nursing: Leadership in Health Care Systems
  • MS in Nursing: Leadership in Health Care Systems
  • MS in Nursing: Nursing Education
  • RN to BS in Nursing

Liberty University Online

We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university. The vision of our Chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., is to keep Liberty's Distance Learning Program affordable so as many individuals as possible can experience a Christ-centered education and become equipped for excellence, professionally as well as spiritually.

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  • BS in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • MS in Nursing - Acute Care Track

Independence University - Online

Flexible. Convenient. Affordable. Enroll at Independence University (IU) and enjoy the ease of studying at home, whiletraveling, or when stationed abroad. IU's accredited programsare proven, effective alternatives to a traditional classroomeducation. Speak with an IU Enrollment Advisor to create afinancial roadmap and payment schedule. You'll be surprised athow quickly an investment in your education pays for itself.

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  • BS - Nursing
  • MS - Nursing
  • MS - Nursing Administration
  • MS - Public Health

Penn Foster Career School

Penn Foster Career School offers over 80 affordable, self-paced, career-focused distance education programs, all designed to help you advance your career. Programs areas include business, education, technology, and more.

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  • Occupational Therapy Aide
  • Physical Therapy Aide

Penn Foster Schools

Earn an accredited degree or diploma from Penn Foster Career School, the world's largest and most respected distance learning institution. Get FREE information today.

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  • Occupational Therapy Aide
  • Physical Therapy Aide

Vanderbilt University - Online

Advance your career with an MS in Nursing from Vanderbilt University. This online program has been designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals.

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  • MS in Nursing Health Systems Management

Chamberlain College of Nursing - Online

Take the first step toward advancing your nursing career. Chamberlain College of Nursing offers a highly respected degree coupled with clinical learning experience in your local area.

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

Norwich University - Online

Earn your Master's degree online from a prestigious and innovative university. Norwich University offers programs in Justice Administration, Civil Engineering, Military History, Business Administration, Diplomacy, and more.

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  • MS in Nursing

Loyola University New Orleans Online - Online

Advance your nursing career with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Health Care Systems Management (HCSM) from Loyola University New Orleans Online.

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  • MSN Bridge Program
  • Nursing (MSN - HCSM)


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