General
Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions.
Entry Level Salary
$39,393
Median Salary
$62,000
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
23.6%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $2,480,000
Entry (Early)
$39,393
Median (Prime)
$62,000
High (Prime)
$61,903
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
-100k
+97k
+96k
$25k / yr
-190k
+7k
+6k
$50k / yr
-280k
-83k
-84k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
32
32
$25k / yr
Never
59
59
$50k / yr
Never
Never
Never
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-175%
7%
6%
$50k / yr
-129%
-38%
-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 Rate46.9%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.
Top Professions
Dietitians and nutritionists
13.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$51,915
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,000|$73,850
openings
6,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.5%
Social workers, all other
4.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$39,393
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$52,063|$69,480
openings
7,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.9%
Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists
3.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$20,825
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$49,980|$57,480
openings
265,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.6%
Registered nurses
2.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$63,028
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,793|$93,600
openings
189,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Management occupations
2.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$28,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$76,692|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Counselors, all other
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$32,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$45,020|$49,830
openings
7,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +12.6%
Therapists, All Other
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$35,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$56,000|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
Medical and health services managers
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$72,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$90,000|$117,960
openings
62,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +23.2%
Elementary and middle school teachers
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$33,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$50,000|$62,500
openings
132,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2%
Veterinarians
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$62,475
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$120,000|$125,510
openings
3,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.6%
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.