{"id":7735,"date":"2023-12-20T17:44:46","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T17:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/?p=7735"},"modified":"2024-10-02T16:11:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T16:11:35","slug":"comparing-time-and-pay-for-six-healthcare-degrees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/healthcare-education\/comparing-time-and-pay-for-six-healthcare-degrees\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long it Takes to Get 6 Healthcare Degrees \u2014 And How Much They Pay"},"content":{"rendered":"

Demand for healthcare services is on the rise.<\/span><\/p>\n

Post-COVID, an increasing number of people are making the choice to focus more fully on their health. According to a <\/span>survey conducted by The Harris Poll for the Samueli Foundation<\/span><\/a> in May 2020, 80% of people reported that they would try to concentrate more on self-care after the COVID-19 pandemic. Sixty-four percent reported that they were concentrating on their mental health more than they had before.<\/span><\/p>\n

People are also getting older and living longer. As baby boomers age, they need more medical care to accommodate health problems such as chronic conditions. At the same time, many of the doctors who can treat these patients are reaching retirement age. The <\/span>Census Bureau<\/span><\/a> reported that 1 in 6 people in the United States were 65 and older in 2020. By 2034, the Association of American Medical Colleges estimates the country will be short <\/span>37,800 to 124,000 physicians<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vivian Health<\/span><\/a> gathered information about health programs across the nation, looking to data from the <\/span>Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a> to outline the timelines, prerequisites and potential jobs and earnings for six educational programs in healthcare.<\/span><\/p>\n

The healthcare field encompasses a wide array of professions, such as pharmacy, optometry, medical transcription, EMT and paramedics. Other careers in healthcare include dietitians and nutritionists, dentists and podiatrists, along with many others. Some careers in the healthcare field require only minimal schooling, such as a diploma or certification.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re interested in a career in the healthcare industry, continue reading to learn more about possible jobs in this field.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nAnthony Souffle\/Star Tribune \/\/ Getty Images<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n

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