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Rating
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
$40,190
($19.32/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.1%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
3,426
Health Science
Star Rating:
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
 
Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$39,220
($18.86/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.6%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
903
Health Science
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$54,180
($26.05/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.4%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,051
Health Science
Star Rating:
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
 
Postsecondary nondegree award
HIGH PAYING
Median Annual Wage
$58,590
($28.17/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.0%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,491
Health Science
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$33,920
($16.31/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
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