!Everyone knows that the medical field can be both financially and personally rewarding. What most people may not know is how many great medical careers require a two-year degree or less.

The annual wage for healthcare practitioners and related professionals:

Bottom 10%: $31,570
Median wage: $61,710
Top 10%: $133,600

For every doctor in the medical field, there are over half a dozen jobs requiring a two-year degree or less.

Healthcare employment is projected to increase 26% in the next 10 years. 4.1 million new jobs!

The aging population is driving the huge growth in healthcare.

The following healthcare careers are projected to see the greatest growth in the next decade, according to national labor data:

Licensed Practical Nurse
$48,500 Median Salary
11% Projected Growth

Associate Degree Nursing
$70,820 Median Salary
12% Projected Growth

Dental Hygienist
$77,230 Median Salary
11% Projected Growth

Surgical Technology
$50,110 Median Salary
9% Projected Growth

Heath Information Management
$58,600Median Salary
11% Projected Growth

Job growth and salary information based on national data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019.