Explore Healthcare/ Allied Health Schools and Careers
The Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions defines allied health as the segment of the health care field “that delivers services involving the identification, evaluation and prevention of diseases and disorders; dietary and nutrition services; and rehabilitation and health systems management.”
There are five million allied health care providers in the United States, who work in more than 80 different professions and represent approximately 60% of all health care providers. The number of allied health care providers is likely to grow as jobs in the health care industry will grow from 15.6 million to 19.8 million between 2010 and 2020. An increasing number of those jobs will require people with bachelor’s and graduate degrees.
Some allied health care providers work collaboratively with other providers, including physicians, nurses, dentists and pharmacists. They may play roles in evaluating and assessing a patient’s needs, keeping the physician and others informed of the patient’s progress and caring for the patient. Others work independently as specialists in exercise, nutrition, health education, speech and daily function.
Workers in these occupations help clients maintain and improve wellbeing.
Overall employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2024 to 2034. About 1.9 million openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.
The median annual wage for healthcare practitioners and technical occupations (such as dental hygienists, physicians and surgeons, and registered nurses) was $83,090 in May 2024, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $49,500. Healthcare support occupations (such as home health and personal care aides, medical transcriptionists, and occupational therapy assistants) had a median annual wage of $37,180 in May 2024, which was lower than the median annual wage for all occupations.
Thinking about a career in healthcare but becoming a doctor or nurse doesn’t feel like the right fit?
It might be time to think outside the box.
Healthcare is a vast field full of opportunities that go well beyond the traditional roles. This guide explores unusual and lesser-known careers in healthcare – jobs that might be a better match for your strengths, personality, and goals.
Careers for the creative: If you find yourself drawn to both science and the arts, you may thrive in a career that fuses medical knowledge with creativity.
Careers for the unconventional: These roles aren’t top-of-mind when thinking about healthcare, but they’re vital, meaningful, and often rewarding.
Careers for the calm in the storm: If you remain composed and empathetic in emotionally charged situations, these jobs may be an excellent match.
Careers for the lone wolf: Prefer working independently? These jobs offer autonomy and quiet environments.
Careers for the adventurous: For thrill-seekers who love excitement and unpredictability, these careers blend healthcare with exploration and high-energy environments.
Genetic Counselors are healthcare professionals who evaluate and communicate genetic risks to patients & families. They help people understand genetic test results and guide them to make informed choices about their health.
MPH in Sexual and Reproductive Justice & Health:
The MPH in Sexual and Reproductive Justice & Health prepares students to address critical issues in sexual and reproductive health through a public health justice-centered lens and interdisciplinary approach. The program examines the historical and social context of the health care delivery system and related policies and political forces that shape health inequities, focusing on systems of power, privilege, and oppression that affect access to care and support.
Is This Degree Right For You?
This program is designed for students interested in becoming public health leaders who can critically analyze and address the intersection of health inequities, policy, and advocacy within sexual and reproductive health. This program prepares graduates to advance equity through community engagement, research, and policy reform.
NYU Grossman Long Island is the first medical school in the nation to offer full- tuition scholarships for an accelerated 3 year medical degree in primary care.
The curriculum emphasizes integrated care—patient-centered care that delivers essential services to patients for clinical conditions across many medical disciplines—with effective communication and collaboration between community-based primary care providers and hospital-based specialists.
Students in this program earn a medical degree sooner and at reduced cost compared with students at other medical schools. Our graduates are prepared to transform healthcare delivery.
NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine is proud to award Full-Tuition Scholarships for our 3-year accelerated MD program to all matriculated students who maintain satisfactory academic progress and professionalism standards, regardless of merit or financial need. Additional need-based Debt-Free Scholarships are available to qualified students who have demonstrated financial need to help pay for the remaining costs of attendance above tuition including housing, food, books, and other miscellaneous expenses. Many of our students qualify for these need-based Debt-Free Scholarships which reduce the total cost of their medical degree even further.