{"id":28986,"date":"2026-09-06T00:06:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T00:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/?page_id=28986---a109132c-dd1b-4779-8df1-cc662d37e943"},"modified":"2026-10-02T03:39:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T03:39:02","slug":"highest-paying-medicine-degrees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/highest-paying-medicine-degrees\/","title":{"rendered":"Highest Paying Degrees in Medicine &#8211; Majors &#038; Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote style=\"padding-left: 10px; border-left: 2px solid;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did but people will never forget how you made them feel. &#8211; Maya Angelou\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re interested in a career in medicine chances are you feel drawn to helping others. This is a good impulse and when paired with a career can be a powerful combination.\u00a0 Those who want to serve others who do so on-the-job are more readily able to attach meaning to their actions, and find life to be more fulfilling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that purpose in life can lead to a longer life? It&#8217;s true, and what better way to create a life that you want to live than with a career in medicine?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/71.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/71.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/71-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/71-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/71-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/71-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/71-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living life as though it has meaning leads to greater happiness and greater success in life. If you are determined to pursue a career in medicine, then great! The medical field is a lucrative field with many of the top-paying jobs growing at a rate that is far faster than the national average.\u00a0 Not only that but medical jobs tend to pay extremely well and include benefits that make living life a lot more secure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Skip To:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#one\">What are the Highest Paying Jobs in Medicine?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two\">What are the Highest Paying Jobs as a\u00a0 Physician?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three\">What Degrees Lead To Lucrative Medical Careers?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four\">How Can We Help You Find a Medical Degree?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#five\">Fast Facts About Finding The Highest-Paying Degrees in Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you&#8217;ve heard that it takes a lot of years to pursue a career in medicine. Or perhaps you&#8217;re already on your way in a different career and you&#8217;re not sure it is wise to turn back now to pursue a career in the field.\u00a0 Remember that while becoming a physician does require a long commitment to schooling, there are many careers in the field of medicine that do not require quite as much schooling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why we are going to cover some of the most lucrative careers in medicine as a physician as well as the most lucrative careers in medicine in other areas.\u00a0 You may be surprised to learn of how many careers there are that cover this area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately you determine what kind of medical professional that you want to be. Maybe you like working with a diverse population of people and you wish to pursue a career where you have that opportunity.\u00a0 Perhaps you enjoy spending time with children and youth and have a passion to make a difference with them.\u00a0 Or perhaps you already have a skill in another area and want to see if there is a way to combine that skill with the medical profession. Whatever your reason for pursuing a career in medicine, we are here to help you navigate your path towards a successful career.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/70.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/70.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/70-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/70-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/70-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/70-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/70-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally we want you to also consider the soft skills required for success in the field of medicine.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we&#8217;ll look at different lucrative careers in medicine, how people initiate these careers, degrees in the field (including different specializations), and explore applicable content we&#8217;ve already created. Before we dive in, let&#8217;s consider your history, traits, and personal career goals:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Keep these questions and considerations in mind as you explore this resource:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What have you done so far in your career?\u00a0 If you haven&#8217;t initiated a career as of yet, consider what you have done in college or outside of college that has given you a sense of meaning and purpose in your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is your highest level of education? Do you have the time and resources right now to return to school? About how many more years do you think you can devote to furthering your education?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you already have some formal training in the field of medicine? Maybe you took a class to become a street medic.\u00a0 Or perhaps you have taken CPR classes or classes on harm reduction or prevention that have been meaningful? How inspired were you by this formal training? Did it make you excited to do more or do you think that perhaps it wasn&#8217;t the best fit for you?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine and healthcare is a varied field and is often interdisciplinary for example healthcare and technology or biomedical engineering.\u00a0 Have you been able to narrow down your passions? It&#8217;s good to have a focus when pursuing a career or a new career as this helps to minimize wasted time and maximize your time spent pursuing a career that is a good fit for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need to go back to school or is there another path towards this career that would work better for you? Though not common in the field, some professions offer on-the-job training that functions similarly to an associate&#8217;s degree with a more hands-on approach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to work as a physician, remember it takes about 10-15 years of school in order to achieve this goal. Do you have the time to commit to this career path? Do you have the stamina to work extremely long days (sometimes for 20 hours at a time) as well as study for some very difficult entrance exams?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you interested in speech and language pathology or occupational therapy? Do you have the patience to work alongside populations that think and act differently? Can you be open-minded and positive even when things may feel challenging or parents and other care-givers are not being team-players.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/69.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/69.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/69-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/69-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/69-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/69-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/69-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see soft skills are important which is why we do spend some time in consideration of soft skills and why they matter so much in a profession. That being said a number of the same soft skills are required for almost every medical profession!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>OK, let&#8217;s move on to some of the most lucrative medical degrees and careers:<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"one\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the Highest Paying Jobs in Medicine?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28992\" src=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this next section we&#8217;ll take a look at some of the highest paying jobs in medicine that are not physician jobs. Physicians and especially surgeons are the highest-paid medical professionals. That being said there are many medical careers that pay exceptionally well and are well worth pursuing as lucrative high-paying careers. Let&#8217;s take a look:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Pharmacist<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a pharmacist gets paid a median salary of a pharmacist is $128,000 a year. The job outlook for the 2018-2028 period is 0% which means there is no change. Pharmacists work closely with medications and are required to fill prescriptions as well as communicate with physicians on the proper dosing for their patients. A pharmacist communicates this information with their patients. Additionally a pharmacist may administer flu shots or other vaccinations. Part of this job does require administrative tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft Skills<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem Solving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time Management\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Advanced Practice Nurse\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced practices nurses or nurse practitioners are some of the best-paid in the medical profession. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that nurse practitioners made a median salary of $115,800 per year. The projected job growth for a nurse practitioner is 26% which is much faster than the national average. Nurse practitioners take and record medical records and learn about their medical history.\u00a0 The nurse practitioner also performs medical exams on their patients and makes assessments based on observations. The nurse practitioners may also order diagnostic tests as well as create treatment plans. Many states allow nurse practitioners to write prescriptions. Nurse practitioners often provide primary care and in many cases will provide care in the place of a doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft Skills<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team Work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empathy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem Solving\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Physician Assistant<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the median salary for a physician assistant is $112,260.\u00a0 This position has a projected growth rate of 31% which is faster than the national average of all other positions that are currently growing at a rate of 5%. Similarly to a physician, the physician assistant will take a patient&#8217;s medical history, examine patients, order diagnostic tests such as X rays and blood tests.\u00a0 The physician assistant may give the treatment including setting a broken bone or immunizing a patient.\u00a0 Physician&#8217;s assistants can prescribe medication and will look in on patients to assess their progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft Skills\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detail Oriented<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interpersonal Skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calm Under Pressure\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compassionate\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral and Written Communication<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Medical and Health Services Manager\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A medical and health services manager is a leadership position that oversees healthcare services. Typically individuals with an MBA take these positions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that this position paid $100,980 in 2019. The projected job growth is 18% which is much faster than the national average. This position is in charge of the efficiency and quality of the healthcare services. They do so by developing goals within their department, evaluating the work environment ensuring that it is up to code and safety compliant. The medial services manager may also recruit staff as well as provide the training and supervision necessary to run the medical facility. Additionally this administrative role will create the budget for the facility and coordinate with other senior members of the staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft Skills<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral and Written Communication\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time Management\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interpersonal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Radiation Therapist<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for a radiation therapist is $85,560. Radiation therapists help to treat cancer and other diseases that call for radiation treatments. This position is very much about communication. The radiation therapist is often working with a vulnerable population and is responsible for explaining the therapy to the patients. Patients may have questions about their treatment and it is the radiation therapists responsibility to answer those questions. Radiation therapists must also operate the machinery that oncologists use to treat the cancer.\u00a0 This is a multi-faceted role.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft Skills<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral and Written Communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empathy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interpersonal Skills\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team Player\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detail Oriented<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for a speech language pathologist is $79,120 per year. The job outlook for a speech language pathologist is 27% which is much faster than the national average. As the baby boomer population grows older there will be many more requirements for a speech language pathologist.\u00a0 Speech and language pathologists diagnose and evaluate the levels of speech language or swallowing difficulty in a child or adult patient. The SLP carries out specific treatment plans that address their client&#8217;s needs. Many SLPs work with children and adults to help them to strengthen the muscles they need in order to swallow as a number of speech and language pathologists diagnose swallowing disorders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft Skills\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patience and Compassion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interpersonal Skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and Execution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organized\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team Player<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"two\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the Highest Paying Jobs as a\u00a0 Physician?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28991\" src=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/67.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/67.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/67-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/67-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/67-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/67-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/67-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Invasive Cardiologist\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Zip Recruiter, Invasive Cardiologists have a median salary of $404,688. This means that half of all invasive cardiologists make more and half make less. Location as well as years of experience do determine the income for invasive cardiologists.\u00a0 An invasive cardiologist performs invasive tests and procedures such as cardiac catheterizations to help find blockages of the arteries. This riskier position comes with a much higher pay rate.\u00a0 In addition to these invasive procedures cardiologists are responsible for heart health and heart health education. The longer an invasive cardiologist spends on the job the higher their pay.\u00a0 Experience and location are two factors that influence pay in all medical professions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft Skills<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral and Written Communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team Player<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interpersonal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detail Oriented<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patient<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Orthopedic Surgeon\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The median salary for an orthopedic surgeon is $486,790.\u00a0 Becoming an orthopedic surgeon is difficult but those who succeed in this profession are rewarded with an extremely high annual salary. An orthopedic surgeon takes care of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and nerves which is everything that makes movement possible.\u00a0 Many people want to be orthopedic surgeons and largely in part because of sports medicine and of course how lucrative a field this is.\u00a0 If you are interested in orthopedics you need to be the best of the best so get started early studying for those MCATS. An orthopedic surgeon needs to keep detailed records of patients&#8217; needs when in treatment.\u00a0 This means an orthopedic surgeon requires exceptional oral and written communication skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft Skills\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team Player\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organized\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral and Written Communication\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Gastroenterologist\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average salary of a gastroenterologist varies state by state but is approximately $330,000 a year. Gastroenterologists or GI physicians specialized in treating disease of the gastrointestinal tract. GI disorders are related to the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. Gastroenterologists are in demand as nearly half of all adults will have digestive issues in their lifetime.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft Skills<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral and Written Communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patience\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Other Physician&#8217;s positions that are high-paying:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dermatologist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urologist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmonologist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oncologist\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"three\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Degrees Lead To Lucrative Medical Careers?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/66.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/66.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/66-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/66-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/66-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/66-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/66-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see there are a number of opportunities for you to make money in the field of medicine.\u00a0 The degree, courses, and skills you learn in school make a significant difference. Here are some of your options:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Therapy Degrees<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to work as a speech therapist (SLP), occupational therapist (OT) or a board certified behavior therapist (BCBA), then you will need to pursue at least a master&#8217;s degree in the area of your choice.\u00a0 All BCBAs undergo training in applied behavior analysis which is a master&#8217;s degree program that includes course material on behavioral science as well as a lengthy clinical period.\u00a0 Similarly, an SLP will need to complete coursework in audiology as well as a supervised clinical period. The occupational therapist will also need to do the same. These programs including their supervised period typically take just 2-3 years to complete.\u00a0 Finally, all looking to become certified must pass their examinations.\u00a0 These degrees are a fantastic choice for individuals looking to pursue a high-paying medical career.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Business Degrees<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare management careers require an MBA.\u00a0 Business administration programs typically include a core set of course material along with a specialization.\u00a0 Look for programs that specialize in healthcare management and informatics.\u00a0 All MBA candidates take micro and macro economics courses along with ethics and of course management and leadership courses. This is a good option for individuals who are looking to be in the field of medicine but have found that their skills lie more heavily in leadership, management, and budgeting and planning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pre-Med Degrees\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most schools don&#8217;t actually offer a &#8220;pre-med&#8221; degree but there are a number of degrees that lead to success in medical school.\u00a0 Many students looking to become medical students pursue undergraduate degrees in the biological sciences.\u00a0 Others pursue undergraduate degrees in computational sciences and still others have success with a degree in the humanities.\u00a0 Philosophy majors tend to have higher success in med school as a lot of the program goes beyond the sciences and requires critical thinking as well as oral and written communication.\u00a0 No matter what your major be sure to have some experience with lab work as those are often prerequisites to med school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s a resource list from DegreeQuery to help set you up for success in a medical career.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"four\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Can We Help You Find a Medical Degree?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28989\" src=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/65.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/65.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/65-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/65-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/65-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/65-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/65-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Degree Query, we&#8217;ve created a variety of content to help you determine a career path.\u00a0 We&#8217;ve answered common questions, provided in-depth guides about careers, ranked degrees on many metrics, ranked occupations, and much more. Here&#8217;s some of the work we&#8217;ve done that applies to working and studying in medicine and adjacent fields:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Rankings<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/degrees-changing-world\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 50 Degrees for Changing the World\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/fastest-online-masters-degrees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 40 Fastest Online Master&#8217;s Degree Programs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/highest-paid-medical-specialties\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Highest Paying Medical Specialties\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/top-25-medical-schools\/\">Top 25 Medical Schools<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/computer-science-degrees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can I Do With a Computer Science Degree?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/doctoral-degrees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can I Do With a Doctoral Degree?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/health-care-degrees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can I Do With a Healthcare Degree?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/management-degrees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can I Do With a Management Degree?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/massage-therapy-degrees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can I Do With a Massage Therapy Degree?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/masters-degrees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can I Do With a Master&#8217;s Degree?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/mba-degrees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can I Do With an MBA Degree?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/medicine-degrees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can I Do With a Medicine Degree?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/nursing-degrees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can I Do With a Nursing Degree?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/nutrition-degrees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can I Do With a Nutrition Degree?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/physical-therapy-degrees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can I Do With a Physical Therapy Degree?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/psychology-degrees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can I Do With a Psychology Degree?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/science-degrees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can I Do With a Science Degree?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Common Questions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/degree-get-medical-school\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Degree Should I Get for Medical School?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/which-degree-do-you-need-to-become-a-doctor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Degree Do You Need to Become a Doctor?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/degree-need-anesthesiologist-assistant\/\">What Degree Do I Need to Be an Anesthesiologist Assistant?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/which-degree-is-better-ba-or-bs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Degree is Better: a BA or a BS?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/what-is-a-bachelors-degree-in-public-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Public Health?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/is-there-any-math-required-for-a-degree-in-nursing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is There Any Math Required for a Degree in Nursing?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/what-is-a-bachelors-degree-in-bioinformatics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Bioinformatics?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/associates-degrees-good-career-health-care-industry\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Associate&#8217;s Degrees are Good for a Job in the Healthcare Industry?\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/degree-need-speech-therapist\/\">What Degree Do You Need to Be a Speech Therapist?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/degree-need-massage-therapist\/\">What Degree Do I Need to Be a Massage Therapist?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is just part of the work we&#8217;ve created that discusses medicine and related fields. We invite you to explore our homepage and search functions to further explore relevant content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"five\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast Facts About Finding The Highest-Paying Degrees in Medicine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28988\" src=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/64.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/64.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/64-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/64-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/64-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/64-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.degreequery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/64-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we go, let&#8217;s take a look at some employment numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on medical occupations:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Occupational Therapists:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In 2019 the median pay for these roles was $84,950 annually or $40.84 per hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There were 133,000 of these roles in 2018. This was expected to grow by 18% between 2018-28, creating 23,700 new jobs in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical entry-level education was a Master&#8217;s Degree. Higher pay correlated to location and years of experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Therapists:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In 2019 the median annual pay for these positions was $89,440 or $43.00 per hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There were <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">247,700<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of these jobs in 2018. This was expected to jump by 22% between 2018-28, creating 54,200 openings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical entry-level education was a Doctoral or professional degree. Higher Pay Correlated <\/span><b>Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, Nurse Practitioners:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In 2019 the median pay for these workers was $115,800 annually, or $55.67 per hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There were 240,700 of these jobs in 2018. This was predicted to climb by 26% between 2018-28, creating 62,000 new roles in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People working in anesthesia, midwifery, and psychiatry were associated with higher pay .<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Speech Language Pathologists:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In 2019 the median annual pay for these positions was $79,120, or $38.04 per hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There were 153,700 of these jobs in 2018. This was expected to grow by 27% between 2018-28, with 41,900 new roles created.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher pay was associated with location as well as areas of expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see securing a lucrative career in medicine is not only possible it&#8217;s highly likely upon completion of the right degree. These careers are in high demand and some require a lot of schooling where others require a moderate amount of schooling.\u00a0 These degrees often lead to high-paying jobs but also jobs that bring a sense of meaning and purpose into your life.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you&#8217;ve found this guide refreshing, informative, and invigorating. 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