Careers in Health Science
What's Your Why?
Discover your motivation for a career in healthcare.
Have you felt the impact of a health challenge? Were you inspired by a physician treating a loved one? Maybe a mentor ignited your excitement for biomedical research? Whatever your drive, our program prepares you to reach those next steps—from medical school to biomedical research. Benefit from our distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, as we prepare you to become tomorrow's healthcare leaders.
27% Job Growth
27% job market growth for physician assistants through 2030, U.S. Dept. of Labor.
Salary Range
The median annual wage for healthcare practitioners and technical occupations was $77,760, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Careers
Since 2014, 87% of our human biology graduates have stayed in Wisconsin—that represents the demand for healthcare experts in our region.
Where recent graduates work.
Ready to take on the world of health care? You'll find careers with organizations in schools, wellness centers, hospitals, research facilities, the private sector and more. Take a page from our graduates, who found jobs at companies like:
- Exact Sciences
- Froedtert Hospital
- Frontier Derm Partners
- Green Bay Area Public School District
- HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
- Morrison Healthcare
- Streu's Pharmacy
Where recent graduates study.
Many of our students choose to continue their education through graduate and professional programs, attending colleges like:
- Bellin College
- Carroll University
- Concordia College
- Franklin Pierce University
- Marquette University
- Northern Arizona University
- University of Minnesota
- UW-Green Bay
- UW-Lacrosse
- UW-Madison
- UW-Milwaukee
What Can you do with a Health Science Degree?
Your career options will vary based on your degree level. Explore different professions and salary projections.*
Bachelor's Degree
| Profession | Median Salary | Job Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician | $57,380 | 5% |
| Health Education Specialist | $49,860 | 7% |
| Microbiologist | $81,990 | 5% |
| Community Health Worker | $46,190 | 14% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $70,540 | 13% |
Master's Degree
| Profession | Median Salary | Job Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Epidemiologist | $78,520 | 27% |
| Speech Language Pathologist | $84,140 | 19% |
| Physician Assistant | $126,010 | 27% |
Doctoral Degree
| Profession | Median Salary | Job Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Physician & Surgeon | $229,300 | 3% |
| Medical Scientist | $99,930 | 10% |
| Dentist | $159,530 | 4% |
| Optometrist | $125,590 | 9% |
| Audiologist | $82,680 | 11% |
*Data is taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ask an Expert
In addition to being a professor at UW-Green Bay, Amanda Nelson also teaches in the Clinical Human Anatomy lab at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her research focuses on exercise physiology, particularly as it relates to neural adaptations across the lifespan.