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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Benedictine University

Benedictine University offers a liberal arts and professional education guided by Roman Catholic tradition. We prepare our students for a lifetime of leadership and responsible citizenry.

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  • Online Master of Science in Nursing

Grand Canyon University - Alaska

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

Grand Canyon University - Arkansas

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

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University’s Online BSN program offers you the opportunity to complete your nursing education online, without ever stepping foot on a college campus.

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  • RN to BSN

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 Nursing
  • M.S. in Nursing - Education
  • M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management
  • M.S. in Nursing --Education (RN to MSN Option)


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