As you can imagine, the healthcare field is vast with many career options. Before making a decision on which path to pursue, we encourage you to do some research on your options using the links on this page. There are a variety of career options that many students are often unaware of; many of these careers are profitable and fulfilling, and well-suited to students who may not want to pursue the heavy sciences that are required for the more well-known paths of doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, etc.

If you are interested in healthcare but not sure of the particular career path to pursue, we encourage you to investigate some of these less well-known options:

• Anesthesiology Assistant
• Athletic Training
• Chiropractic Medicine
• Genetic Counseling
• Healthcare Administration
• Mental Health
• Naturopathic Medicine
• Orthotics & Prosthetics
• Podiatric Medicine
• Public Health
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Veterinary Medicine

Additional Resources and Degree Options

• Explore Health Careers is a great resource for learning more about the myriad career options available in the field of healthcare.
• The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information on salaries, projected job growth, and occupational summaries for numerous healthcare options.  
• Houston City College (formerly Houston Community College), San Jacinto College, Lone Star College, and MD Anderson's School of Health Professions both offer a variety of 1- to 2-year health science training programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• UT-Health Houston School of Dentistry offers the only Houston-area Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.
• The University of Houston offers online training certificate programs in Dental Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Physical Therapy Aide, and many others.