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Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions

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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions.

Entry Level Salary
$41,708
Median Salary
$65,586
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
23.2%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $2,623,440
Entry (Early)
$41,708
Median (Prime)
$65,586
High (Prime)
$66,800

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 4 Years to Graduation

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
-80k
+128k
+138k
$25k / yr
-170k
+38k
+48k
$50k / yr
-260k
-52k
-42k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
31
30
$25k / yr
Never
46
44
$50k / yr
Never
Never
Never

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-156%
35%
44%
$50k / yr
-119%
-24%
-19%
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).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate47.8%
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
$53,592
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$63,822|$76,400
openings
5,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.7%

Social workers, all other

4.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$42,509
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$55,000|$71,900
openings
5,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.3%

Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists

3.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$31,911
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$52,136|$58,300
openings
249,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.3%

Management occupations

2.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$18,218
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$84,676|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Registered nurses

2.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$68,015
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$76,101|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%

Therapists, All Other

2.5% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$39,219
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,000|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A

Medical and health services managers

2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$77,173
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$93,844|$123,860
openings
62,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +24.2%

Counselors, all other

2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$32,940
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$48,582|$50,860
openings
4,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.9%

Elementary and middle school teachers

2.0% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$42,509
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$50,000|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%

Veterinarians

1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$72,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$123,525|$130,100
openings
3,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.4%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

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.

Program TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences.Undergrad Certificate1Not scored
advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences.Post-bacc Certificate3$228,486 - $228,486
advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences.Master's Degree54$142,858 - $336,392
advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences.Doctoral Degree9Data N/A
advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences.First Professional Degree2$206,288 - $206,288
advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences.Graduate Certificate30$139,611 - $309,352
allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions.Undergrad Certificate671$17,668 - $119,604
allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions.Associate's Degree869$15,791 - $143,956
allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions.Bachelor's Degree437$21,693 - $156,982
allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions.Post-bacc Certificate3Data N/A
allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions.Master's Degree276$52,104 - $180,400
allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions.Doctoral Degree9$67,246 - $185,595
allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions.First Professional Degree5$115,870 - $134,285
allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions.Graduate Certificate8$124,165 - $140,083
alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems.Undergrad Certificate16$25,591 - $60,753
alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems.Associate's Degree5$24,120 - $38,213
alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems.Bachelor's Degree8$36,960 - $45,766
alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems.Post-bacc Certificate1Data N/A
alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems.Master's Degree43$19,737 - $67,910
alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems.Doctoral Degree10$38,718 - $53,515
alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems.First Professional Degree7$34,773 - $61,302
alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems.Graduate Certificate7$29,420 - $116,187
chiropractic.Doctoral Degree5$51,918 - $60,998
chiropractic.First Professional Degree10$44,874 - $73,854
clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions.Undergrad Certificate308$27,313 - $75,339
clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions.Associate's Degree253$36,823 - $79,084
clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions.Bachelor's Degree232$55,038 - $125,835
clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions.Post-bacc Certificate11$43,232 - $85,128
clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions.Master's Degree37$65,325 - $116,780
clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions.Graduate Certificate10$35,267 - $43,753
dental support services and allied professions.Undergrad Certificate537$17,706 - $84,260
dental support services and allied professions.Associate's Degree337$17,812 - $107,583
dental support services and allied professions.Bachelor's Degree87$37,694 - $92,762
dental support services and allied professions.Master's Degree12$66,562 - $70,430
dentistry.Master's Degree2$329,225 - $329,225
dentistry.Doctoral Degree7$137,246 - $177,433
dentistry.First Professional Degree61$123,341 - $202,520
dietetics and clinical nutrition services.Undergrad Certificate18$39,652 - $51,749
dietetics and clinical nutrition services.Associate's Degree37$45,029 - $45,029
dietetics and clinical nutrition services.Bachelor's Degree114$18,314 - $68,578
dietetics and clinical nutrition services.Post-bacc Certificate10$63,443 - $63,443
dietetics and clinical nutrition services.Master's Degree64$29,481 - $78,487
dietetics and clinical nutrition services.Doctoral Degree3Data N/A
dietetics and clinical nutrition services.Graduate Certificate25$58,250 - $77,291
energy and biologically based therapies.Undergrad Certificate2Data N/A
energy and biologically based therapies.Bachelor's Degree1$50,826 - $50,826
health aides/attendants/orderlies.Undergrad Certificate37$16,895 - $48,358
health aides/attendants/orderlies.Associate's Degree1Data N/A
health professions and related clinical sciences, other.Undergrad Certificate20$46,323 - $67,211
health professions and related clinical sciences, other.Associate's Degree37$35,848 - $58,334
health professions and related clinical sciences, other.Bachelor's Degree92$48,365 - $130,682
health professions and related clinical sciences, other.Post-bacc Certificate7Data N/A
health professions and related clinical sciences, other.Master's Degree44$55,966 - $250,392
health professions and related clinical sciences, other.Doctoral Degree16Data N/A
health professions and related clinical sciences, other.Graduate Certificate9$65,838 - $65,838
health-related knowledge and skills.Undergrad Certificate1Data N/A
health-related knowledge and skills.Associate's Degree6$45,397 - $45,397
health-related knowledge and skills.Bachelor's Degree3$45,788 - $61,327
medical clinical sciences/graduate medical studies.Master's Degree55$92,934 - $262,394
medical clinical sciences/graduate medical studies.Doctoral Degree12Data N/A
medical clinical sciences/graduate medical studies.Graduate Certificate10$174,679 - $174,679
medical illustration and informatics.Undergrad Certificate10$63,971 - $63,971
medical illustration and informatics.Associate's Degree7Data N/A
medical illustration and informatics.Bachelor's Degree22$49,493 - $89,625
medical illustration and informatics.Master's Degree68$77,660 - $163,348
medical illustration and informatics.Doctoral Degree6Data N/A
medical illustration and informatics.Graduate Certificate16$96,426 - $96,426
medicine.Bachelor's Degree1$66,899 - $66,899
medicine.Master's Degree3$25,508 - $25,508
medicine.Doctoral Degree30$92,928 - $211,199
medicine.First Professional Degree151$51,044 - $224,231
medicine.Graduate Certificate1$76,434 - $76,434
molecular medicine.Doctoral Degree6Data N/A
movement and mind-body therapies and education.Undergrad Certificate6$28,112 - $39,111
movement and mind-body therapies and education.Bachelor's Degree3$44,991 - $70,026
movement and mind-body therapies and education.Master's Degree4$59,340 - $59,340
ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions.Undergrad Certificate29$33,177 - $41,561
ophthalmic and optometric support services and allied professions.Associate's Degree34$22,300 - $75,081
optometry.Doctoral Degree5$130,197 - $142,092
optometry.First Professional Degree17$102,704 - $145,890
rehabilitation and therapeutic professions.Undergrad Certificate18$28,874 - $77,934
rehabilitation and therapeutic professions.Associate's Degree38$26,854 - $56,009
rehabilitation and therapeutic professions.Bachelor's Degree187$31,854 - $91,809
rehabilitation and therapeutic professions.Post-bacc Certificate2$66,427 - $66,427
rehabilitation and therapeutic professions.Master's Degree248$35,519 - $97,253
rehabilitation and therapeutic professions.Doctoral Degree204$68,869 - $111,326
rehabilitation and therapeutic professions.First Professional Degree72$57,322 - $98,221
rehabilitation and therapeutic professions.Graduate Certificate27$50,757 - $50,757
somatic bodywork and related therapeutic services.Undergrad Certificate348$12,032 - $41,958
somatic bodywork and related therapeutic services.Associate's Degree56$24,208 - $33,310