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INDUSTRY:

Health Science

Health science jobs are part of an industry that specializes in the study and research of human well-being.

There are 104 careers in this industry

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Acupuncturists

Diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders by stimulating specific acupuncture points within the body using acupuncture needles. May also use cups, nutritional supplements, therapeutic massage, acupressure, and other alternative health therapies.

  • Median Salary:$72,220
  • Most Common Education:Master's Degree

Acute Care Nurses

Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

  • Median Salary:$81,220
  • Most Common Education:Associate's degree

Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, per state regulations, and the administration of psychotherapy.

  • Median Salary:$81,220
  • Most Common Education:Master's Degree

Allergists and Immunologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.

  • Median Salary:$208,000
  • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

  • Median Salary:$126,010
  • Most Common Education:Master's Degree

Anesthesiologists

Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.

  • Median Salary:$208,000
  • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training

Art Therapists

Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.

  • Median Salary:$60,800
  • Most Common Education:Master's Degree

Athletic Trainers

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

  • Median Salary:$53,840
  • Most Common Education:Master's Degree

Audiologists

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

  • Median Salary:$82,680
  • Most Common Education:Doctoral degree

Cardiologists

Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.

  • Median Salary:$208,000
  • Most Common Education:Not available