Why Healthcare?

According to U.S. government statistics, healthcare is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the United States. The aging population in the United States combined with advances in medical treatments will significantly increase the demand for well trained individuals in the healthcare field.

Healthcare is dynamic and stimulating work. A career in the healthcare field offers many rewards including making a difference in the lives of patients, intellectual challenge and continuous learning, job security.

Click HERE for an alphabetical listing of different Health Career Options with information on each about average salary and education requirements.

If you are considering going back to school in order to prepare for an advanced degree in one of the many health care professions, check out these programs:

Boise State University  
General University Information 

Health Career Options:
Community and Environmental Health
Master of Health Sciences
Nursing   
Radiologic Sciences 
Respiratory Care

Idaho State University


General University Information
Health Sciences

Health Career Options:
Dental Hygiene
Dental Sciences
Dietetics
Doctor of Pharmacy
Health Care Administration
Health Physics
Master of Public Health
Medical Assisting
Medical Laboratory Science
Nursing
     Practical Nursing
     Registered Nursing
     BS in Nursing
     Clinical Nurse Specialist
     Family Nurse Practitioner
     Nursing Leadership

Paramedic Science
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physician Assistant
Radiographic Science
Respiratory Therapy