Careers in healthcare and medicine
One hundred and seventy-nine careers across medical practice, nursing, allied health, public health, mental health, and the clinical and laboratory work that keeps healthcare systems running. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day.
179 careers in Healthcare & Medicine
Acupuncturist
Master's Degree · $76,040
An acupuncturist inserts fine needles along meridians to treat pain, anxiety, and chronic conditions, working…
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse
Master's Degree · $97,550
A psychiatric nurse practitioner diagnoses and treats patients with serious mental illness, prescribing medication and…
Analytical Chemist (Pharma QC)
Bachelor's Degree · $91,240
Performs chemical analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using advanced…
Anatomical Donation Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $65,790
Coordinates and manages the process of anatomical donations, serving as a primary point of contact for donor families,…
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Master's Degree · $135,880
Anesthesiologist assistants work under a supervising physician to induce anesthesia, monitor patients, and adjust drug…
Art Therapist
Master's Degree · $77,930
Art therapists use drawing, clay, and paint as clinical tools to help clients process trauma or regulate emotion after…
Assistive Technology Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $100,330
Assistive Technology Specialists assess individuals with disabilities, recommend appropriate assistive technologies,…
Audiovisual Technician
Associate's Degree · $58,100
Set up, operate, maintain, and repair sound and video equipment for live events, such as concerts, sports games,…
Autopsy Technician
Associate's Degree · $48,430
Assists forensic pathologists and medical examiners in post-mortem examinations by preparing bodies, instruments, and…
AV Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,100
Sets up, operates, and maintains audio and visual equipment for events, presentations, and broadcasts.
Bioanalytical Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops and validates bioanalytical methods to quantify drugs and metabolites in biological matrices, supporting…
Bioethicist / Research Ethics Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $101,110
Advises on ethical issues in biomedical research, clinical trials, and healthcare, developing ethics policies and…
Biologist
Master's Degree · $98,920
Biologists design experiments and collect samples to answer questions about how living systems work, serving labs,…
Biomedical Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Conducts scientific investigations to advance medical knowledge, develop new treatments, and improve human health…
Biotech Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Advises biotechnology companies on strategic initiatives, research and development pipelines, market access, and…
Biotech Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $109,370
Applies engineering principles to biological systems to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and…
Camera Operator
Bachelor's Degree · $74,990
Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions,…
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technician
Associate's Degree · $74,310
Cardiovascular technologists test heart and lung function for physicians who need reliable data to diagnose conditions…
Cell Therapy Manufacturing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $57,510
Manages the production of cell-based therapies (CAR-T, stem cells) in cleanroom environments, ensuring aseptic…
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $42,260
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide basic care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other long-term…
Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $175,140
Leads the strategic planning, development, and implementation of clinical information systems to optimize healthcare…
Chief Medical Officer (CMO-Medical)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $123,860
Serves as the top physician executive in a healthcare organization, overseeing clinical quality, patient safety,…
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) / VP of Nursing
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads the nursing organization in a hospital or health system, overseeing nursing practice, staffing, education,…
Child Life Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $34,980
Child Life Specialists help children and their families cope with the challenges of hospitalization, illness, and…
Chiropractor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $79,200
Chiropractors assess musculoskeletal complaints and apply spinal adjustments to patients in private clinics or sports…
Clinical Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $45,690
Assists healthcare professionals in various clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring efficient patient flow and…
Clinical Bioinformatician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Analyzes genomic and molecular data in clinical settings to support precision medicine, variant interpretation,…
Clinical Data Entry Clerk
High School Diploma · $41,340
Input and maintain patient data, clinical trial information, and medical records into databases with meticulous…
Clinical Data Scientist / Clinical Programmer (SAS)
Bachelor's Degree · $100,390
Develops and validates SAS programs for clinical trial data analysis, creating SDTM/ADaM datasets, tables, listings,…
Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $68,020
Review medical records and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure accurate, complete clinical documentation…
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Associate's Degree · $51,140
Review medical records to ensure accurate and complete documentation reflecting patient severity of illness and…
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Bridges clinical knowledge and information technology, designing and implementing clinical decision support systems,…
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
Bachelor's Degree · $62,930
Performs complex diagnostic laboratory tests on patient specimens in clinical settings, analyzing blood, tissue, and…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Master's Degree · $97,550
Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, clinic, or…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Critical Care)
Master's Degree · $97,550
Provide expert nursing care to critically ill patients as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Critical Care, leading…
Clinical Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Manages day-to-day operations of clinical trials including vendor management, site activation, enrollment tracking, and…
Clinical Outcomes Assessor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops and validates clinical outcome assessments (COAs) including patient-reported outcomes, clinician-reported…
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,910
Optimize medication therapy and deliver advanced pharmaceutical care in specialized areas such as critical care,…
Clinical Pharmacologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Studies how drugs interact with the human body in clinical settings, designing early-phase clinical trials,…
Clinical Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Oversees clinical trials from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulations, and timelines.…
Clinical Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $100,580
Assesses, diagnoses, and treats individuals with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, providing professional…
Clinical Quality Auditor (GCP)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Conducts audits of clinical trial sites, CROs, and internal processes to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice,…
Clinical Research Associate (CRA) / Monitor
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Conducts on-site and remote monitoring of clinical trial sites to ensure protocol adherence, data integrity, and…
Clinical Research Coordinator (Ophthalmology)
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Coordinate and oversee ophthalmology clinical trials by managing patient recruitment, data collection, regulatory…
Clinical Research Scientist
Master's Degree · $103,410
Designs, executes, and manages clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new medical treatments. Analyzes…
Clinical Specialist
Master's Degree · $50,290
Provide expert knowledge and support for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or clinical procedures to healthcare…
Clinical Systems Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Analyze, design, implement, and support clinical information systems to enhance patient care and streamline healthcare…
Clinical Training Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $69,280
Coordinates and manages training programs for clinical staff, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective skill…
Clinical Trial Statistician
Master's Degree · $105,650
Designs statistical analysis plans for clinical trials, performs interim and final analyses, and interprets results to…
Critical Care Nurse
Bachelor's Degree · $97,550
Critical care nurses monitor unstable patients in the ICU or cardiac unit, managing ventilators, IV drips, and arterial…