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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Associate Degree Programs in Health and Clinical: Online Schools
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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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  • AS - Advanced Respiratory Care
  • AS - Allied Health

Penn Foster College

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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  • Medical Assistant
  • Veterinary Technician

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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  • Medical Assistant
  • Veterinary Technician

Berkeley College - Online

Established in 1931, Berkeley College is a coeducational college specializing in undergraduate Bachelor's and Associate's degrees in business and a variety of other areas. Berkeley has seven locations in New York and New Jersey, and a convenient online program.

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  • AAS in Health Services Administration
  • AAS in Health Services Administration - Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding

Harrison College - Online

Get started on your career with an education from Harrison College. We offer more than 30 degree, certificate, and diploma programs in the fields of health sciences, veterinary technology, information technology, criminal justice, and business, in addition to our culinary arts academy.

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  • Medical Reimbursement Technology Associates of Applied Science Degree

Herzing University Online

With a Herzing College Online education, you'll find the accommodating schedule you want with the personal attention you need.

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  • AS in Medical Assisting (Online)
  • AS in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding (Online)
  • AS in Medical Office Administration (Online)

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


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