The Health Sciences 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Health Education Specialists SOC: 21-1091 Occupation: Health Education Specialists | $63,000 | 65,150 | N/A | N/A |
Community Health Workers SOC: 21-1094 Occupation: Community Health Workers | $51,030 | 60,730 | 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 | $63,000 | 65,150 |
| 2023 | $62,860 | 57,800 |
| 2022 | $59,990 | 56,190 |
| 2021 | $60,600 | 55,830 |
| 2020 | $56,500 | 57,920 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,030 | 60,730 |
| 2023 | $48,200 | 58,550 |
| 2022 | $46,190 | 61,300 |
| 2021 | $46,590 | 61,010 |
| 2020 | $42,000 | 58,670 |