The Latest in Healthcare
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: What Healthcare Workers Should Know
Jul 21, 2026
On April 16, 2026, coinciding with MAPS’s 40th anniversary, the White House signed an executive order to accelerate research into the therapeutic benefits of LSD, MDMA, psilocybin, and other psychedelic drugs, easing the restrictions that have up to now limited …
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) vs. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Jul 14, 2026
The primary difference is that an FNP is a specialized nurse practitioner, whereas a DNP is a type of degree a nurse practitioner can earn. A DNP can be an FNP, but not all FNPs hold a DNP degree.
Licensed Acupuncturist
Jun 23, 2026
To help patients manage pain or to rebalance their “qi” (energy flow), acupuncturists use ancient Chinese medicinal techniques to realign energy meridians in the body.
Administration
Healthcare administrators run the business side of healthcare. That’s no small feat. Over $5.3 trillion in spending flowed through the market in 2024—the latest data available as of June 2026. The mounting technological, regulatory, and financial challenges in the healthcare industry have drastically increased the need for healthcare managers and leaders.
This is a profession that’s grown over 3,200 percent since 1975. It’s not done yet, either: the BLS (2025) projects that jobs for medical and health services managers will swell 23 percent nationally between 2024 and 2034. Healthcare administration degree programs provide a unique blend of business acumen and healthcare knowledge, allowing graduates to make healthcare delivery more efficient and effective.
- (Certified) Medical Coder and Biller
- Biostatistician
- Clinical Documentation Specialist
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Clinical Trials Manager
- Correctional Health Administrator
- Health Communications Specialist
- Health Information Manager
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Healthcare Compliance Officer
- Healthcare Project Manager
- Healthcare Systems Engineer
- Hospital Administrator
- Medical Science Liaison
- Athletic Trainer
- Audiologist
- Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
- Cardiovascular Perfusionist
- Dermatologist
- Dosimetrist
- EMT & Paramedic
- Exercise Physiologist
- Gerontologist
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Esthetician (Aesthetician)
- Medicolegal Death Investigator
- Neurologist
- Nutritionist (Dietitian)
- Physical Therapist Assistant and PT Aide
- Prosthetist (Orthotist)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Physical Health
The retirement of the Baby Boomer generation is creating one of the most significant demographic shifts in American history. As the population ages, the need for physical healthcare grows in tandem. The aging population does not only need medical doctors; it needs the specialized expertise of physician associates (assistants), nurse practitioners, and speech-language pathologists, among others, which make up some of the fastest-growing occupations in the country.
Mental Health
The state of mental health has reached crisis levels in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of all Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime. Depression is the third most common cause of hospitalization among middle-aged adults, and nearly 50,000 Americans commit suicide every year. Mental health professionals fight this epidemic with awareness, compassion, prevention, and treatment. Degree programs stress both social awareness and scientific knowledge. Given the wide scope of mental health and a renewed focus on integrative care, careers in this field range from substance abuse counselors and behavioral analysts to licensed psychiatrists.
- Addiction Specialist
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
- Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
- Child Life Specialist
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Neuropsychologist
- Orientation & Mobility Specialist
- Psychiatric Technician (Aide)
- Psychiatrist
- Psychometrist
- Registered Behavior Technician
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biomedical Equipment Technician
- Biotechnologist
- Cardiac Sonographer
- Cardiovascular Technologist
- Cytotechnologist
- Diagnostic Molecular Scientist
- EEG Technician
- Embryologist – Reproductive Health Specialist
- Endoscopy Technician
- Histotechnologist
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Pathologist
- Pathologists’ Assistant
- Pharmacologist
- Toxicologist
- Vascular Technologist
Lab & Biomedical
If healthcare had a physical brain, it would be located in the lab. Patient-facing care providers rely on the hard-nosed science performed in labs to inform their diagnoses and treatment plans. Pharmaceutical and biomedical advances similarly depend on closed-door research at laboratories to change the scope of what is possible. This is science in its purest form, and degree programs in this field stress the core fundamentals that lay at the foundation of medicine. At the same time, they explore the rapid innovations in technology that are transforming healthcare as we know it. From automation and 3D printing to robotics and nanotech, the future is here—and it’s in the lab.
Nursing
From registered nurses to advanced practice RNs (APRNs) such as nurse practitioners, the gamut of nursing professions is expected to grow substantially in the coming years. In fact, the BLS (2025) projects that openings for RNs will swell 5 percent between 2024 and 2034, adding 166,100 fresh openings nationwide. During the same period, positions for NPs are projected to increase a staggering 40 percent, with the expected addition of 128,400 jobs. Opportunities for nurse anesthetists and nurse midwives are anticipated to grow 9 and 11 percent, respectively, in that same decade.
Check out the range of nursing professions at all degree levels, including how to join these professions, the certification and licensure procedures, and the salary ranges.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Healthcare speaks its own language. It’s natural to have questions and the HealthcareDegree.com FAQ section is here to help. From term definitions to career roadmaps and job title comparisons, we provide the answers you need in plain English and walk through them step-by-step.
The HD Blog
Healthcare is changing all the time. Our blog helps you keep pace. Here you will find posts that are relevant from the time you first apply to a degree program all the way through graduation. We feature interviews with professors and program alumni, briefs on key healthcare laws and policies, professional advocacy issues, and other resources. If you’re going to pursue a career in healthcare, you have got to catch up with the conversation. Get a head start by checking out our blog.