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Education
Requirement
Median
Annual Wage
Annual
Growth Rate
Avg. Annual
Openings
Health Science
Star Rating:
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
 
Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$44,381
($21.34/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.4%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
836
Health Science
Star Rating:
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
 
Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$62,949
($30.26/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
69
Health Science
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$38,063
($18.29/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
346
Health Science
Star Rating:
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
 
Postsecondary nondegree award
HIGH PAYING
Median Annual Wage
$65,837
($31.65/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
5
Health Science
Star Rating:
Education: Associate's degree
 
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$64,009
($30.77/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
35