Allied Health Education and Careers

Allied Health Education Grows

Both allied health workers and training are in great demand. The need for professionals with allied health degrees and certificates is expected to grow significantly over the next ten years.  To help individuals looking for information about these emerging careers and related education programs U.S News University Directory has launched a new section dedicated to the topic. The area highlights some of the most popular degree and certificate categories that are offered on-campus or through allied health distance learning programs. Some of the most in-demand programs that are now available from top schools and colleges include medical transcription training, pharmacy assistant programs and audiology degrees.

The section also contains overviews of a large collection of Allied health careers and job profiles.  Each career page provides a full job description, education requirements, earnings outlook and a video overview for some of the most sought after allied health professions.   

In addition to education and career information there is also allied health news and topical  articles to keep readers informed about the latest trends in allied health care employment and education.

New Education Programs Available

The U.S. News University Directory recently added several new categories to the online education portal. New categories are focused on degree programs that are in demand or projected to be be in demand by employers over the next decade. 

The combination of industries needing educated and skilled workers and the growing numbers of adults looking to advance their education and earning power. Has fueled the creation of many new educational programs in fields like healthcare, business and technology. Many of these new offerings are available partially or totally online. 

A sample of the recent additionas includes:

• Online Finance Degree Programs
• International Business Degrees
• Master's in Nursing Programs
• Social Work Degrees
• Pharmacy Degrees and Programs

State of the Union 2011 Emphasizes Education and Jobs

Last weeks State of the Union address highlighted the need to support and encourage education and innovation in order to create jobs and prepare the workforce of the future. For an in-depth look at what the President said and what it means to students and adult learners read the following articles from U.S. News University Directory. 

Where Will the Jobs Come From in the Next 10 Years
Promoting private sector job growth and restoring American competitiveness were at the centerpiece of President Obama’s 2011 State of the Union Address on Jan. 25.

Making College Education Accessible and Affordable
In his 2011 State of the Union address, President Obama stressed the importance of increasing the quality and availability of education.

"We Do Big Things"
In his State of the Union 2011 address, the President spoke plainly about what America must do to compete in the 21st Century.

January 2011 In-Demand Careers Spotlight

Human Resource Managers - With 22% job growth projected during the next decade and average earnings ranging from $74, 000 to over $124, 000 it is easy to see why human resources is an in-demand field.



More In-Demand High-Paying Careers

• Public Relations Manager - Over 13% job growth expected and yearly earnings potential of $125,000 or more.
• Physical Therapist Jobs - Strong demand through 2018 and average earnings between $62,000 and $87,000 a year.
• Market Research Analyst Careers - Job growth estimates of 26% over the next 8 to ten years and yearly salary between $44,000 and $85,000 qualify market analyst as a hot career.

Watch Career Videos

U.S. News University Directory has a new career section that provides students and adult learners detailed information about top jobs and job fields. Career pages include job descriptions, job summaries, an overview of the work environment, training and educational requirements and job projections and salary potential.

In addition to the job overviews and outlook information each includes a career video that provides additional information about the job or profession.



Recently added careers:

• Medical Assistants Jobs strong job growth will occur as the result of the growth and aging of the population and associated demand for healthcare.


• Accountants Jobs the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that accountants and auditors will experience 22% employment growth through 2018.


• Environmental Scientist Jobs annual income for environmental scientists and specialists was about $61,010 in May 2009.


• Special Education Teachers the number of special education teachers is expected to increase by 17% through 2018.