4 Underrated Healthcare Degrees for the 21st Century
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Posted By: Hannah Whittenly on November 18, 2016 The healthcare field is booming and that's no secret. But what about the degrees and career options that don't get a lot of press but are just as critical to patients and healthcare providers alike? Here are four underrated healthcare degrees that are still very relevant in the 21st century. 1. AudiologyBecoming an audiologist requires a PhD, but this medical specialization has long been looked over in favor of other, ostensibly more exciting careers. However, audiologists have their work cut out for them. It should be fairly obvious that a decent portion of the population is at risk for eventual hearing loss, given the prevalence of headphones, loud music and noise pollution. Couple that with the baby boomer generation retiring and needing typical age-related healthcare, and you can see why becoming an audiologist likely means you'll never have a shortage of work. 2. Medical Billing and CodingSomeone needs to handle a hospital or individual physician's billing and coding. Requiring only an associate degree, it's a great option if you want to work in the medical field without pouring a lot of time and money into schooling. This occupation is not as easy as it sounds, as medical billing and coding professionals have to take into account individual doctors' billing practices, insurance billing and different coding systems. 3. Obtaining a degree in nursing was all the rage some time ago, but a lot of that enthusiasm has died away. It's a shame, because registered nurses are still very much in demand. If tending to the day-to-day care of patients and seeing and hearing tangible evidence of your help sounds like something you'd enjoy, this is still a great career to get into. Nursing requires higher education, but there are many educational options to choose from, including RN to MSN programst. 4. Healthcare AdministrationSo much of the public's focus is on medical professionals that they often forget the people who work behind the scenes to make it all happen, as it were. Healthcare administration professionals make a decent average salary—$94,500 per year—and entry level jobs require only a bachelor's degree. Healthcare administration personnel are tasked with the management aspects of running a healthcare facility. If you don't want to work directly with patients but still want a career in healthcare, this might be a good fit for you. There are a lot of specializations and roles to fill in the healthcare field, and many often get overlooked. This is a shame, as many are underrated but quite important. If you're interested in entering the healthcare field, certainly consider some of these degrees! If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Hannah Whittenly
From Sacramento, UT Cal St Univ, Sacramento class of 2010 Member Since November 2016 |
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