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Health Professions Related Majors

Those considering health professions, take a look at other closely related fields of study. The sections below cover majors with similar career paths, related concentrations and specializations, and the most popular similar majors, ranked by annual graduates.

Health Professions Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 311,372
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 90,379
Health and Medical Administrative Services 90,166
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 33,946
Medicine 29,737
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 29,603
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions 24,761
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services 23,250
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions 20,443
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration 18,055
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services 11,197
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 8,993
Dentistry 6,950
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 6,943
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 5,611
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities 5,250
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services 5,186
Medical Illustration and Informatics 3,154
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies 3,143
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems 3,019
Chiropractic 2,707
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences 1,981
Optometry 1,760
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies 1,163
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions 742
Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education 575
Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services 126
Energy and Biologically Based Therapies 121

Further Specializations in Health Professions

Narrower focus areas found within health professions, ranked by annual graduates.

Specialization Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 256,965
Medical/Clinical Assistant 52,819
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 50,931
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 44,550
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 29,337
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 28,347
Public Health, General 25,004
Medicine 20,703
Dental Assisting/Assistant 15,557
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 14,847
Physical Therapy/Therapist 13,424
Physician Associate/Assistant 13,046
Pharmacy 12,167
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 11,963
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 11,828
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 11,777
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 11,029
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 10,855
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 10,460
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 10,171
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 9,347
Nursing Practice 9,206
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 8,802
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy 8,465
Nursing Administration 7,911
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 7,771
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 7,724
Surgical Technology/Technologist 7,626
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 7,541
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 7,213
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 7,097
Dentistry 6,950
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 6,943
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 6,686
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 6,135
Physical Therapy Assistant 5,633
Health and Wellness, General 5,611
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other 4,506
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 4,476
Nursing Science 4,245
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 4,125
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 4,111
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other 4,065
Nursing Education 3,933
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 3,893
Public Health Education and Promotion 3,785
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 3,744
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 3,545
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 3,494
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 3,329
Clinical/Medical Social Work 3,296
Occupational Therapist Assistant 3,178
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 3,168
Athletic Training/Trainer 3,132
Medical Informatics 3,054
Dietetics/Dietitian 3,028
Medical Office Management/Administration 2,900
Public Health, Other 2,803
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 2,781
Pre-Nursing Studies 2,731
Chiropractic 2,707
Health Services Administration 2,629
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 2,601
Community Health and Preventive Medicine 2,571
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 2,457
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 2,445
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 2,298
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 1,964
Nurse Anesthetist 1,960
Optometry 1,760
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 1,739
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant 1,704
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 1,540
Radiologist Assistant 1,513
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 1,505
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 1,485
Environmental Health 1,269
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist 1,195
Rehabilitation Science 1,107
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 1,079
Medical Science/Scientist 1,047
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences 1,000
Audiology/Audiologist 988
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 919
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 895
Medical Reception/Receptionist 844
Art Therapy/Therapist 768
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 757
Medication Aide 724
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 722
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 677
Music Therapy/Therapist 651
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 641
Behavioral Aspects of Health 623
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 621
Dietitian Assistant 615
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 614
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 603
Critical Care Nursing 596
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 596
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry 569
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 559
Health Aide 488
Holistic/Integrative Health 481
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other 465
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 441
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant 431
Dental Clinical Sciences, General 426
Anesthesiologist Assistant 423
Orthotist/Prosthetist 408
Hypnotherapy/Hypnotherapist 399
Genetic Counseling/Counselor 378
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 374
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 363
Medical/Health Humanities 352
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician 352
Clinical Research Coordinator 347
Orthodontics/Orthodontology 323
Women’s Health Nurse/Nursing 323
Clinical Nurse Specialist 321
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene 313
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician 295
Health/Medical Physics 288
Histologic Technician 260
Polysomnography 256
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 256
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development 244
Healthcare Innovation 244
Blood Bank Technology Specialist 241
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy 235
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other 228
Pre-Pharmacy Studies 207
Optometric Technician/Assistant 201
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 190
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling 187
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 187
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 185
Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy 181
Maternal and Child Health 180
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 166
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology 165
Trauma Counseling 161
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 160
Dietetic Technician 159
Rehabilitation Aide 158
Endodontics/Endodontology 157
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist 156
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics 154
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 153
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other 150
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics 150
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs 150
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist 148
Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda 141
Long Term Care Administration/Management 141
Asian Bodywork Therapy 140
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 127
Pre-Physician Assistant 127
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist 121
Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality 121
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant 117
Herbalism/Herbalist 113
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 113
Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering 108
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other 107
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other 107
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist 104
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician 103
Health Professions Education 102
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Other 101
Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy 98
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology 95
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator 94
Animal-Assisted Therapy 93
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 87
Dental Public Health and Education 84
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management 84
Clinical and Translational Science 79
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician 76
Movement Therapy and Movement Education 75
Direct Entry Midwifery 74
Mammography Technology/Technician 72
Hematology Technology/Technician 69
Play Therapy/Therapist 65
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 57
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist 56
Gene/Genetic Therapy 55
Pre-Dentistry Studies 53
Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Other 52
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other 49
Dance Therapy/Therapist 48
Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist 45
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery 41
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other 40
Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor 38
Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician 38
Lactation Consultant 37
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Other 33
Somatic Bodywork 28
Disease Registry Data Management 22
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing 22
Orthopedic Technology/Technician 22
Forensic Nursing 21
Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy 20
Physical Therapy Technician/Aide 20
Horticulture Therapy/Therapist 15
Hearing Instrument Specialist 12
Aromatherapy 8
Palliative Care Nursing 7
Pre-Optometry Studies 7
Medical Family Therapy/Therapist 6
Medical Illustration and Informatics, Other 6
Arts in Medicine/Health 5
Health/Medical Claims Examiner 5
Healthcare Information Privacy Assurance and Security 5
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy 5
Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain 4
Hospice and Palliative Care 3
Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education, Other 3
Orthoptics/Orthoptist 1

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