Health & MedicineCIP 51.3801

Nursing (BSN)

Direct patient care with strong job security. One of the most in-demand healthcare careers.

$65,000

Avg Starting Salary

97%

Employment Rate

📖 What You'll Learn

How to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care in clinical settings.

📚 Typical Courses

Anatomy & PhysiologyPharmacologyMedical-Surgical NursingPediatricsMental Health Nursing

🚀 Career Paths

Registered Nurse

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients about health conditions, and provide emotional support.

Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners

Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners play a vital role in the US economy, with 383K professionals employed nationwide. The median annual salary is $132,050, with projected growth of 35% through 2034 (Much faster than average).

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses play a vital role in the US economy, with 651K professionals employed nationwide. The median annual salary is $62,340, with projected growth of 3% through 2034 (As fast as average).

Nursing assistants and orderlies

Nursing assistants and orderlies play a vital role in the US economy, with 1.5 million professionals employed nationwide. The median annual salary is $39,430, with projected growth of 2% through 2034 (Slower than average).

Physician / Doctor

Physicians diagnose and treat injuries and diseases. They examine patients, take medical histories, prescribe medications, and order diagnostic tests.

Physician assistants

Physician assistants play a vital role in the US economy, with 163K professionals employed nationwide. The median annual salary is $133,260, with projected growth of 20% through 2034 (Much faster than average).

Physical Therapist

Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. They design treatment plans using exercises, stretches, and hands-on therapy.

EMTs and paramedics

EMTs and paramedics play a vital role in the US economy, with 283K professionals employed nationwide. The median annual salary is $46,350, with projected growth of 5% through 2034 (Faster than average).

Medical and health services managers

Medical and health services managers play a vital role in the US economy, with 616K professionals employed nationwide. The median annual salary is $117,960, with projected growth of 23% through 2034 (Much faster than average).

Respiratory therapists

Respiratory therapists play a vital role in the US economy, with 140K professionals employed nationwide. The median annual salary is $80,450, with projected growth of 12% through 2034 (Much faster than average).

Occupational therapists

Occupational therapists play a vital role in the US economy, with 160K professionals employed nationwide. The median annual salary is $98,340, with projected growth of 14% through 2034 (Much faster than average).

Home health and personal care aides

Home health and personal care aides play a vital role in the US economy, with 4.3 million professionals employed nationwide. The median annual salary is $34,900, with projected growth of 17% through 2034 (Much faster than average).

Medical assistants

Medical assistants play a vital role in the US economy, with 811K professionals employed nationwide. The median annual salary is $44,200, with projected growth of 12% through 2034 (Much faster than average).

Health education specialists

Health education specialists play a vital role in the US economy, with 72K professionals employed nationwide. The median annual salary is $63,000, with projected growth of 4% through 2034 (As fast as average).