The Medical Illustration 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 Information Technologists and Medical Registrars SOC: 29-9021 Occupation: Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $67,310 | 37,620 | N/A | N/A |
Computer and Information Research Scientists SOC: 15-1221 Occupation: Computer and Information Research Scientists | $140,910 | 38,480 | N/A | N/A |
Computer Occupations, All Other SOC: 15-1299 Occupation: Computer Occupations, All Other | $108,970 | 439,380 | N/A | N/A |
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other SOC: 25-1199 Occupation: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $78,490 | 151,530 | N/A | N/A |
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators SOC: 27-1013 Occupation: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $60,560 | 10,000 | 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 | $67,310 | 37,620 |
| 2023 | $62,990 | 34,430 |
| 2022 | $58,250 | 35,500 |
| 2021 | $55,560 | 37,900 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,910 | 38,480 |
| 2023 | $145,080 | 35,210 |
| 2022 | $136,620 | 33,780 |
| 2021 | $131,490 | 30,840 |
| 2020 | $126,830 | 30,220 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,970 | 439,380 |
| 2023 | $104,920 | 437,170 |
| 2022 | $98,740 | 416,320 |
| 2021 | $95,270 | 370,190 |
| 2020 | $92,870 | 362,580 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,490 | 151,530 |
| 2023 | $79,870 | 166,980 |
| 2022 | $76,920 | 214,520 |
| 2021 | $78,160 | 199,020 |
| 2020 | $71,950 | 194,740 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,560 | 10,000 |
| 2023 | $59,300 | 10,910 |
| 2022 | $57,560 | 12,080 |
| 2021 | $60,820 | 9,430 |
| 2020 | $52,340 | 11,070 |