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Health And Medical Preparatory Programs Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Health And Medical Preparatory Programs but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Health And Medical Preparatory Programs but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.

This table highlights key outcomes for Health And Medical Preparatory Programs majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Health And Medical Preparatory Programs majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Health And Medical Preparatory Programs majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support Occupations, nec | 33,500 |
| 5 | Registered Nurses | 68,500 |
| 5 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 81,000 |
| 3 | Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioner Support Technicians | 34,700 |
| 3 | Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians | 48,700 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 50,700 |
| 2 | Physician Assistants | 118,000 |
| 2 | Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 48,900 |
| 2 | Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides | 17,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Health And Medical Preparatory Programs majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Health And Medical Preparatory Programs majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 33,600 |
| 4 | Physician Assistants | 90,700 |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 72,500 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 183,000 |
| 4 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 429,000 |
| 3 | Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents | 48,200 |
| 3 | Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support Occupations, nec | 53,900 |
| 3 | Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides | 7,160 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 9,340 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Health And Medical Preparatory Programs majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Health And Medical Preparatory Programs majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Physicians and Surgeons | 351,000 |
| 4 | Dentists | 218,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Chiropractors | 108,000 |
| 3 | Postsecondary Teachers | 138,000 |
| 2 | Pharmacists | 147,000 |
| 2 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 106,000 |
| 2 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 179,000 |
| 2 | Physician Assistants | 146,000 |
| 2 | Veterinarians | 114,000 |

Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Health And Medical Preparatory Programs majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Health And Medical Preparatory Programs majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Hospitals | 85,400 |
| 9 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 108,000 |
| 8 | Health services, n.e.c. | 85,100 |
| 6 | Drug stores | 147,000 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 66,700 |
| 4 | Veterinary services | 84,100 |
| 2 | Offices and clinics of dentists | 172,000 |
| 2 | Research, development, and testing services | 67,000 |
| 1 | Elementary and secondary schools | 47,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Health And Medical Preparatory Programs majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Health And Medical Preparatory Programs majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 324,000 |
| 22 | Hospitals | 252,000 |
| 10 | Health services, n.e.c. | 135,000 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 155,000 |
| 4 | Offices and clinics of dentists | 189,000 |
| 2 | Offices and clinics of chiropractors | 94,700 |
| 2 | Veterinary services | 100,000 |
| 2 | Drugs | 181,000 |
| 2 | Drug stores | 146,000 |
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