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Healthcare careers

Explore clinical, technical, and healthcare support careers. Compare the qualifying program, patient contact, and work setting as well as the national figures.

This filter excludes careers whose prior experience requirements are unknown. Education, training, licensing, and employer requirements still apply.

70 careers · Sorted by annual openings · Page 1 of 6

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Balanced ranking: 40% pay, 30% projected growth, 30% annual openings. Check the work and entry route for fit.

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Healthcare Support

Home Health Aides

2025 median pay
$35,800
Entry credential
Specialty requirements need verification
2025–2035 growth
18.1%
Annual openings
760,500

Prior experience requirements need verification for this occupation.

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Healthcare Support

Personal Care Aides

2025 median pay
$35,800
Entry credential
Specialty requirements need verification
2025–2035 growth
18.1%
Annual openings
760,500

Prior experience requirements need verification for this occupation.

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Healthcare Support

Nursing Assistants

2025 median pay
$42,260
Entry credential
Postsecondary nondegree award
2025–2035 growth
2.6%
Annual openings
196,200

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare

Registered Nurse

2025 median pay
$97,550
Entry credential
Multiple nursing pathways + licensure
2025–2035 growth
5.6%
Annual openings
180,800

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare Support

Medical Assistants

2025 median pay
$45,690
Entry credential
Postsecondary nondegree award
2025–2035 growth
12.9%
Annual openings
109,700

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare Support

Dental Assistants

2025 median pay
$48,070
Entry credential
Postsecondary nondegree award
2025–2035 growth
7.4%
Annual openings
53,000

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare

Pharmacy Technicians

2025 median pay
$45,750
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
6.4%
Annual openings
44,700

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare

Nurse Practitioner

2025 median pay
$132,300
Entry credential
Master's degree
2025–2035 growth
41%
Annual openings
29,400

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare

Physician

2025 median pay
$271,090
Entry credential
Medical degree and residency
2025–2035 growth
3.6%
Annual openings
20,800

Prior experience requirements need verification for this occupation.

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