The Health Aides major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Health, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Health, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursing Assistants SOC: 31-1131 Occupation: Nursing Assistants | $39,530 | 1,388,430 | N/A | N/A |
Psychiatric Aides SOC: 31-1133 Occupation: Psychiatric Aides | $41,590 | 34,900 | N/A | N/A |
Occupational Therapy Aides SOC: 31-2012 Occupation: Occupational Therapy Aides | $37,370 | 5,000 | N/A | N/A |
Physical Therapist Aides SOC: 31-2022 Occupation: Physical Therapist Aides | $34,520 | 44,010 | N/A | N/A |
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other SOC: 31-9099 Occupation: Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $46,050 | 103,650 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,520 | 44,010 |
| 2023 | $33,520 | 42,390 |
| 2022 | $31,410 | 42,800 |
| 2021 | $29,200 | 42,390 |
| 2020 | $28,450 | 45,790 |