Health Science

Now is a smart time to consider a career in health care. An aging population and breakthroughs in medical research and technology have created a critical need for well-trained, qualified health care professionals across the nation.

• Openings in health care positions are expected to increase by 23 percent or more over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
• Depending on the field, between 90 and 100 percent of health care graduates are employed within six months of graduation. 
• Health care employers often offer tuition reimbursement and other support for returning students. 
• Flexible scheduling and great benefits are common. So are opportunities to move up the career ladder.