This degree field is a broad coverage of many important positions in the healthcare and wellness industries. The scope of the field covers everything from fitness trainers to doctors, so no matter what your plan is to enter this industry there is a specialized degree for your area of expertise. Professionals in this field work to improve the overall well-being of others and provide wellness services. These workers usually have a comfort working closely with people and have a passion for helping others.
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Salary and Employment
Outlook for this industry could not be better. Currently there is a very high demand for skilled employees to fill many different positions in this area, and the demand is only expected to grow over the next ten years. Right now the opportunities available in this industry make this the ultimate employees market. Degree holders should have no problem starting a career after they complete their area of study. Income for people in this field is usually well above average, and this is particularly true for degree holders.
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Salary Survey
Athletic Trainer $41,060
Physical Therapis $74,705
Registered Nurse $40,120
Chiropractor $94,454
Nutritionist $54,000
Dental Hygienist $62,144
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Statistics
2008 Median Salary $42,000
2008 Employment 14,336,000
Projected Employment 18,379,000
Projected Growth 2008-2018 22%
Education and Certification
Program levels for this area of study start at the basic vocational level. You can earn a certificate in certain programs that will qualify you to work in assistance or support staff positions. An associates degree will usually qualify you for an entry level position in this industry. Earning a bachelors degree may help you bypass having to go through an entry level phase in your career and put you into a permanent position without any on the job training.
Advanced degrees are not at all uncommon in this industry. Earning a masters in your specialized field will make you an expert at your job. The education of this degree will open more doors for you in the market and qualify you for promotions more quickly than those holding lower levels of training or non-degree holders. In order to work as a doctor in any area you must earn your medical PhD in the field you are going to specialize in. Advanced degrees in any program will make you more valuable to the industry and maximize your income potential.
Career Options
Your employment in this industry can be held at a number of locations. Many medical jobs are at a hospital, clinic, or private practice. Other occupations may be at a fitness club, rehabilitation facility, or nursing home. Most are not office positions but there are some jobs that require you to work in that type of setting.
A typical work day for someone working in this area will vary greatly. There are two major distinctions in the duties of a worker in this field. Some positions are hands on and focus on direct patient care, an other positions are administrative and deal with the process of organizing and billing. The environment is usually exciting and fast paced and can be unpredictable at times.
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