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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars SOC: 29-9021 Occupation: Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $67,310 | 37,620 | 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 |