If you’re looking for a rewarding career, consider this:

* According to the United States Department of Labor, healthcare was the largest industry in 2006, providing a whopping 14 million jobs.
* Health care constitutes seven out of the 10 fastest growing occupations.
* This sector will generate three million additional jobs between 2006 and 2016.

And if you think you have to burn gallons of midnight oil before you can arm yourself with a degree in healthcare, think again. The Bureau of Labor Statistics points that most healthcare professionals have less than four years of college education. Add to this the satisfaction of being a care giver to those who need it the most and healthcare could be that dream career you always wanted.

Besides doctors, professionals in this growing industry include nurses, respiratory therapists, healthcare administrators, etc. Depending on what interests you, you can choose from a plethora of health science programs offered by colleges and universities across the country. Some of the popular health science degrees include Nursing, Respiratory Care, Allied Health, and Health Care Administration. Read the rest of this entry »