General
General Medical And Health Services
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for General Medical And Health Services.
Entry Level Salary
$36,860
Median Salary
$78,785
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
29.3%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,151,400
Entry (Early)
$36,860
Median (Prime)
$78,785
High (Prime)
$82,259
ROI Sensitivity Analysis
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-123k
+233k
+262k
$25k / yr
-213k
+143k
+172k
$50k / yr
-303k
+54k
+82k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
27
27
$25k / yr
Never
34
33
$50k / yr
Never
47
43
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-196%
132%
158%
$50k / yr
-139%
25%
38%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate38.8%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Registered nurses
6.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$47,195
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,793|$93,600
openings
189,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Physical therapists
5.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$70,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$83,772|$101,020
openings
13,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.9%
Occupational therapists
3.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$62,475
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,888|$98,340
openings
10,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +13.8%
Physicians
3.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,777
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$180,000|N/A
openings
22,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.8%
Medical and health services managers
2.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$55,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$89,548|$117,960
openings
62,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +23.2%
Management occupations
2.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$40,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$87,311|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Elementary and middle school teachers
2.5% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$35,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$53,801|$62,500
openings
132,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2%
Physician assistants
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$115,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$117,661|$133,260
openings
12,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +20.4%
Pharmacists
1.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$41,845
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$129,787|$137,480
openings
14,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.6%
Medical assistants
1.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$29,890
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$36,016|$44,200
openings
112,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +12.5%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.