Degrees in registered nursing, health information and medical records administration, and healthcare administration and management are three of the most valuable in the healthcare industry, according to a new report.
The report was published by WorldWideLearn.com, an online resource that provides detailed information about specific fields of study and careers for current and future college students.
To determine which healthcare degrees were most likely to benefit students, the authors of the report examined the educational program availability, earnings index, employment opportunities and tuition data for 105 healthcare disciplines across the industry. The authors included data from the National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Labor Statistics, among other sources.
According to the report, the most valuable healthcare degrees are in the following 10 subjects:
1. Dental hygiene
2. Registered nursing
3. Health information and medical records administration
4. Healthcare administration and management
5. Physical therapy assisting
6. Diagnostic medical sonography
7. Nursing practice
8. Surgical technology
9. Healthcare facilities administration and management
10. Nursing administration
For data breakdown on each of the top 10 degrees, or to view the rest of the healthcare list, click here.