10 fastest-growing jobs for college grads: NPs & PAs
Posted over 9 years ago by Nicholas M Perrino
1. Nurse practitioner
Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives and nurse practitioners, also referred to as 'advanced practice registered nurses' (APRNs), coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty health care. The scope of practice varies from state to state.
2014 median pay: $95,350 per year
Degree required: Master's degree
No. of jobs, 2014: 170,400
Job growth outlook, 2014–24: 35 percent
4. Physician assistant
Physician assistants, also known as 'PAs,' practice medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers. They examine, diagnose and treat patients.
2014 median pay: $95,820 per year
Degree required: Master's degree
No. of jobs, 2014: 94,400
Job-growth outlook, 2014–24: 30 percent