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Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries, thanks in large part to an increased demand for health services. By 2026, the industry is expected to add around 2.4 million jobs1at a growth rate of 18%. Not only does healthcare offer plenty of career opportunities, it also tends to pay more than other occupations. The median annual salary for many healthcare professions is considerably higher than other industries. Coupling that with the large growth, transitioning into the healthcare arena could be a successful career change or opportunity for growth.
Take a look at some of the fastest growing careers in healthcare. The five careers below not only offer higher-than-average median salaries, they are also expected to have high rates of growth, and plenty of job opportunities over the next 10 years.
