The Fastest Growing Medical Careers

Medical careers fall under the Education and Health care industry supersector as tracked by the federal government. This supersector is projected to add more jobs to the U.S. economy than any other supersector for the foreseeable future. The government's "Occupational Outlook Handbook" projects 30 percent of all new jobs will come from health care, social services, or education. Medical careers are expected to grow by more than 25 percent and add more than 4 million jobs to the economy.

Associate's Degree

For workers with an Associate's degree the fastest growing medical careers are in the veterinary technology field, followed closely by physical therapist assistants and dental hygienists.

Bachelor's Degree

People earning a Bachelor's degree will find the greatest growth in opportunity as a counselor for substance abuse and behavioral disorders.

Master's Degree

Those who have earned a Master's degree will discover the fastest growing medical career field to be in counseling, with mental health, substance abuse, and marriage and family counseling leading the way.

Doctorate

PhD degrees open the door to the fast growing medical career path of medical scientist, biochemist and biophysicist.

Professional Degree

The fastest growing medical careers for those earning their first professional degree go to veterinarians, pharmacists, chiropractors, physicians, surgeons and optometrists.

Resources

• Occupational Outlook Handbook