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 ≈ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Physical Therapist Aides SOC: 31-2022 Occupation: Physical Therapist Aides | $34,520 | 44,010 | N/A | N/A |
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 |
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 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,530 | 1,388,430 |
| 2023 | $38,200 | 1,351,760 |
| 2022 | $35,760 | 1,310,090 |
| 2021 | $30,310 | 1,314,830 |
| 2020 | $30,850 | 1,371,050 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,590 | 34,900 |
| 2023 | $39,160 | 32,310 |
| 2022 | $37,160 | 30,590 |
| 2021 | $30,260 | 39,140 |
| 2020 | $31,570 | 51,550 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,370 | 5,000 |
| 2023 | $36,970 | 4,430 |
| 2022 | $37,060 | 3,710 |
| 2021 | $33,560 | 3,370 |
| 2020 | $30,180 | 5,630 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,050 | 103,650 |
| 2023 | $44,490 | 102,230 |
| 2022 | $40,420 | 107,170 |
| 2021 | $37,740 | 108,410 |
| 2020 | $39,530 | 96,720 |