Exploring Health Care Careers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the health care industry will grow faster than all other industries. In the next few years 26% of all new jobs will be created in the health care and social assistance industry. This includes jobs in public and private hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, individual care, and family services. That equals an estimated 4 million new jobs.
Below is a short list of some of the many health care occupations that will grow in Ohio. Using your Interest code from Assess Yourself, you can begin exploring some of these occupations.
| Occupation |
Interest Code |
Education |
Average annual salary |
Average annual job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | SRC | Associate's degree | $63,410 |
345 |
| Registered Nurse | SIC | Associate's degree | $61,710 | 5016 |
| Respiratory Therapist | SIR | Associate's degree | $51,480 | 245 |
|
Radiologic Technologist and Technician |
RS | Associate's degree | $50,950 | 399 |
|
Medical and Health Services Manager |
ECS | Bachelor's degree | $87,480 | 555 |
| Mental Health Counselor | SIA | Master's degree | $45,040 | 199 |
|
Health Care Social Worker |
SI | Master's degree | $47,530 | 339 |
| Dentist | IRS | Professional degree | $170,220 | 186 |
| Pharmacist | ICS | Professional degree | $107,720 | 478 |
To continue exploring health care occupations you can go to the Virtual Career Network. This site will provide you with occupational descriptions, tasks, required education, and the average annual salary for healthcare occupations.
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