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Medical Studies & Education

Introduction to Medical Studies

The time couldn't be better for students interested in a career in the healthcare field. Half of the fastest-growing occupations are in the health and medical fields. Medical trade schools, colleges, and universities offer career training for professional and support roles in healthcare. Upon graduation, you can enter fields including practitioners, technologists, technicians, and office support staff.

Roles include:
- Nurses
- Dental assistants and hygienists
- Home health aides
- Medical records and health information technicians
- Physical therapist assistants

Degree Programs in Medical Studies

Medical trade schools and college programs offer education at the diploma, certificate, and degree levels. Associate degree programs can put you in line for a career in two years, while bachelor degree programs take four years to complete. A master's degree program can help you advance into management roles in your healthcare field.

Medical Studies Career Outlook and Wages

More than 3.2 million new jobs will be created in the healthcare industry during the 2008-2018 decade, according to the Department of Labor. Graduates of medical studies programs will find employment in hospitals, nursing and care facilities, physicians' offices, dental offices, outpatient care centers, home healthcare organizations, and in medical and diagnostic laboratories.

Selected healthcare median 2009 annual earnings were:
- $63,750 for registered nurses
- $67,340 for dental hygienists
- $48,290 for physical therapist assistants
- $31,290 for medical records and health information technicians

With such a wide range of career options and medical studies and degree programs, the healthcare field offers many opportunities for those seeking a new career or advancement in their field.

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Physical therapist assistants • Bureau of Labor Statistics

Medical records and health information technicians • Bureau of Labor Statistics

Dental hygienists • Bureau of Labor Statistics

Career Guide to Industries: Healthcare • Bureau of Labor Statistics

Registered nurses • Bureau of Labor Statistics

Find Medical Degrees by Subject

By selecting a subject one can find a Directory of Medical Schools offering degree programs, diplomas or certificates

Medical Assisting Dental Assisting Medical Billing Medical Coding

Pharmacy Technician Massage Therapy Alternative Medicine Health Services

Study on Campus
The Top Medical Schools

	Academy of Court Reporting Prepare for an exciting career in the legal system at The Academy of Court Reporting. Learn more
Available Programs:	Clinic Office Assistant, Medical Assisting Learn more

	Academy of Healing Arts Prepare for a rewarding career in the medical industry at the Academy of Healing Arts. Learn more
Available Programs:	Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting Learn more

	Akron Institute of Herzing University Enrich your life with a diploma in Allied Health Services from Akron Institute of Herzing University. Learn more
Available Programs:	Dental Assisting, Health Administration Learn more

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Learn more about your Medical Career

What do medical studies mean?
Are you considering a medical career? Find out about the range of career opportunities and degree programs in this growing field. [...] read more

Medical & Nursing Careers - Future Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that demand for health care professionals will continue to rise over the next few years, resulting in positive prospects for those pursuing a medical education and career. [...] read more

General Career Information: Medical and Nursing Jobs
The medical field is growing rapidly, and so are career opportunities in health care. Find out which career are expected to be hot in coming years and what trends are driving this critical industry. [...] read more

General Outlook - Job Openings & Education Requirements
The medical field is growing fast, with 3.2 million new health care jobs expected to become available between 2008 and 2018. The type of job you'll land will depend on the nature of the education and training you pursue. [...] read more

How to get required Education
There's real potential and a host of exciting opportunities for fulfilling medical careers - and there are plenty of high-quality schools that can provide the education you'll need to get there. Learn more about how to get the right education for your Medical career plans. [...] read more

Top Online Medical Schools

	Charter College Online Advance your career with an online degree from Charter College Online. We offer several online bachelor’s degrees in business. You can earn your degree in as little as 30 months — completely online' Learn more
Available Programs:	Health Care Administration Learn more

	Fortis Institute Looking to prepare for your dream career? Fortis Institute can give you the skills and training you need to succeed in the fast-growing and high-demand healthcare field. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information Learn more
Available Programs:	Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medicine, Massage Therapy, Medical Administration, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Administrative Specialist, Medical Assisting, Med [...] Learn more

	Jones International University Jones International University® offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business, Education, and Technology. For required program disclosure information please go to www.jiuconsumerinformation.com Learn more
Available Programs:	Health Care Management Learn more

Study On Campus

Students may search Medical programs by location, subject area, and even degree type. Our interface makes it easy to research Medical schools and compare different programs side by side.

Select a state in the directory below to find information about each available school in that area.

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This Medical School Directory will help you find schools, colleges and universities in the USA and get the degree programs & training you need.

We make it easy to request free information and catalogs from Medical Schools. Simply contact the school through the "request information" links available.

Medical course curricula vary, and we suggest requesting more information from all institutions, or at least a reasonable number of them. This will allow you to compare their curricula and make the best choice for yourself.

Many of the Medical universities that you can find in this school directory offer flexible online or on-campus degree programs that adapt to the most current trends and technologies in the fast-paced business world. The institutions listed in the directory offer world-class instructors that provide high quality training. Further, these schools provide unsurpassed career counseling and opportunities for both students and learning professionals.