Health Care Careers for Every Major
It's a big world and health is at its center! Prepare for any health care career.
With 2.6 million positions expected to be open by 2030, The Center of Health and Society will help provide perspective on careers available across the health industry in your area of study.
As a head start, below are potential careers that are needed in the health industry which align with every major Coe offers. Career statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
So, be bold and be a health care hero who contributes to the greater good. The world will thank you for it… and reward you well for it!
Accounting
- Job title: Budget Analyst
- 2021 median pay: $79,940
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 5%
African American Studies
- Job title: Health Policy Analyst
- 2021 median pay: $64,000
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 6%
American Studies
- Job title: Health Policy Analyst
- 2021 median pay: $64,000
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 6%
Art & Art History
- Job title: Medical Illustrator
- 2021 median pay: $62,000
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 14%
Asian Studies
- Job title: Health Policy Analyst
- 2021 median pay: $64,000
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 6%
Biology
- Job title: Surgeon
- 2021 median pay: $208,000+
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 3%
Business Administration
- Job title: Health Services Manager
- 2021 median pay: $101,340
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 32%
Chemistry
- Job title: Forensic Science Technician
- 2021 median pay: $61,930
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 11%
Communication Studies
- Job title: Medical Center Media Relations Specialist
- 2021 median pay: $62,800
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 8%
Computer Science
- Job title: Patient Care Software Developer
- 2021 median pay: $110,140
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 22%
Data Science
- Job title: Health Care Data Analyst
- 2021 median pay: $131,490
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 22%
Economics
- Job title: Medical Financial Analyst
- 2021 median pay: $81,410
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 6%
Education
- Job title: Health & Wellness Coach
- 2021 median pay: $48,860
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 12%
English
- Job title: Care and Procedures Technical Writer
- 2021 median pay: $78,060
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 6%
Environmental Science
- Job title: Environmental Health Scientist
- 2021 median pay: $76,530
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 5%
Environmental Studies
- Job title: Environmental Health Scientist
- 2021 median pay: $60,360
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 12%
Film Studies
- Job title: Instructional Videographer
- 2021 median pay: $76,530
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 5%
French & French Studies
- Job title: Medical Interpreter
- 2021 median pay: $49,110
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 24%
History
- Job title: Health Law
- 2021 median pay: $127,990
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 10%
Interdisciplinary Science
- Job title: Medical Laboratory Technician
- 2021 median pay: $57,800
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 7%
International Business
- Job title: Supply Chain Logistician
- 2021 median pay: $77,030
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 28%
International Economics
- Job title: Financial Analyst
- 2021 median pay: $81,410
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 6%
International Studies
- Job title: Supply Chain Logistician
- 2021 median pay: $77,030
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 28%
Kinesiology
- Job title: Exercise Physiologist
- 2021 median pay: $47,940
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 9%
Literature
- Job title: Health Publication Editor
- 2021 median pay: $63,350
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): -5%
Mathematics
- Job title: Healthcare Statistician
- 2021 median pay: $96,280
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 31%
Molecular Biology
- Job title: Biomedical Engineer
- 2021 median pay: $97,410
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 10%
Music
- Job title: Music Therapist
- 2021 median pay: $47,940
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 4%
Neuroscience
- Job title: Neurologist
- 2021 median pay: $208,000+
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 3%
Nursing
- Job title: Registered Nurse
- 2021 median pay: $77,600
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 6%
Organizational Science
- Job title: Project Manager
- 2021 median pay: $94,500
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 7%
Philosophy
- Job title: Medical Ethics Specialist
- 2021 median pay: $91,510
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 17%
Physics
- Job title: Health Physician
- 2021 median pay: $147,450
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 8%
Political Science
- Job title: Health Policy Analyst
- 2021 median pay: $64,000
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 6%
Psychology
- Job title: Occupational Health Psychologist
- 2021 median pay: $81,040
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 6%
Public Relations
- Job title: Media Relations Specialist
- 2021 median pay: $62,800
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 8%
Religion
- Job title: Hospital Chaplain
- 2021 median pay: $58,470
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 3%
Social & Criminal Justice
- Job title: Substance Abuse Counselor
- 2021 median pay: $48,520
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 22%
Sociology
- Job title: Public Health Coordinator
- 2021 median pay: $48,860
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 12%
Spanish & Spanish Studies
- Job title: Medical Interpreter
- 2021 median pay: $49,110
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 24%
Theatre Arts
- Job title: Recreational Therapist
- 2021 median pay: $47,940
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 4%
Writing & Creative Writing
- Job title: Care and Procedures Technical Writer
- 2021 median pay: $78,060
- Job growth outlook (to 2030): 6%