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❤️‍🩹Health Science

What you learn in Health Science class opens doors to 26 DMV careers — and hundreds beyond. Tap a card to see the full profile.

Key concepts
AnatomyPublic healthNutritionWellness
Skills you build
EmpathyPrecisionCommunicationComposure under pressure
Real-world uses
Saving lives on an ambulanceCaring for families at the clinicRestoring movement after injuryKeeping communities healthy
Career profiles

Careers powered by Health Science

Each profile shows salary, local demand, education, key skills, a day in the life, and how Health Science connects.

EMT / Paramedic
Realistic
Social

EMT / Paramedic

Healthcare

Respond to emergencies and deliver care on the way to the hospital.

DMV median salary
$63k
+6% growth
Local demand
642
openings
Education
Certification
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
EMT / Paramedics use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
Key skills
Problem SolvingTeamworkCommunication
Training & credentials
  • Typical path: Certification
  • Apprenticeship pathway available
A day in the life
Morning
Kick off at ambulance and street scenes, 12- or 24-hour shifts — team huddle, review priorities, and plan the day using empathy.
Midday
Deep work: apply precision to saving lives on an ambulance while collaborating with teammates.
Afternoon
Wrap up projects, share progress, and prep for tomorrow — the same rhythm you practice in Health Science.
Related high school courses
AnatomyPublic healthNutritionWellnessAnatomy & PhysiologyHealth Science
Real-world applications
  • Saving lives on an ambulance
  • Caring for families at the clinic
  • Restoring movement after injury
  • Keeping communities healthy
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Dental Hygienist
Social
Conventional

Dental Hygienist

Healthcare

Clean teeth, screen for oral disease, and coach patients on prevention.

DMV median salary
$104k
+9% growth
Local demand
361
openings
Education
Certification
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Dental Hygienists use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
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Occupational Therapist
Social
Investigative

Occupational Therapist

Healthcare

Help people rebuild the skills they need for daily life and work.

DMV median salary
$115k
+12% growth
Local demand
265
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Occupational Therapists use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
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Medical Assistant
Social
Conventional

Medical Assistant

Healthcare

Take vitals, prep patients, and keep a busy clinic running.

DMV median salary
$53k
+15% growth
Local demand
2,086
openings
Education
Certification
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Medical Assistants use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
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Registered Nurse
Social
Investigative

Registered Nurse

Healthcare

Care for patients, run assessments, and coordinate treatment with the care team.

DMV median salary
$102k
+6% growth
Local demand
6,237
openings
Education
Associate Degree
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Registered Nurses use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
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Mental Health Counselor
Social
Artistic

Mental Health Counselor

Healthcare

Guide people through anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

DMV median salary
$66k
+19% growth
Local demand
840
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Mental Health Counselors use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
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Registered Nurse
Social
Investigative

Registered Nurse

Healthcare

Care for patients, run assessments, and coordinate treatment with the care team.

DMV median salary
$102k
+6% growth
Local demand
6,237
openings
Education
Associate Degree
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Registered Nurses use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
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Respiratory Therapist
Investigative
Social

Respiratory Therapist

Healthcare

Help patients breathe — from newborns to ICU emergencies.

DMV median salary
$96k
+13% growth
Local demand
259
openings
Education
Associate Degree
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Respiratory Therapists use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
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Surgical Technologist
Realistic
Conventional

Surgical Technologist

Healthcare

Prepare operating rooms and assist surgeons during procedures.

DMV median salary
$72k
+5% growth
Local demand
208
openings
Education
Certification
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Surgical Technologists use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
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Radiologic Technologist
Realistic
Investigative

Radiologic Technologist

Healthcare

Run X-ray and imaging equipment that helps doctors see inside the body.

DMV median salary
$87k
+6% growth
Local demand
373
openings
Education
Certification
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Radiologic Technologists use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
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Mental Health Counselor
Social
Artistic

Mental Health Counselor

Healthcare

Guide people through anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

DMV median salary
$66k
+19% growth
Local demand
840
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Mental Health Counselors use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
Full profile
Physical Therapist
Social
Realistic

Physical Therapist

Healthcare

Help people recover movement and manage pain after injury or surgery.

DMV median salary
$119k
+14% growth
Local demand
454
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Physical Therapists use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Social
Investigative

Speech-Language Pathologist

Healthcare

Diagnose and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

DMV median salary
$106k
+19% growth
Local demand
336
openings
Education
Certification
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Speech-Language Pathologists use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
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Community Health Worker
Social
Enterprising

Community Health Worker

Other

Connect neighbors to care, coverage, and health resources.

DMV median salary
$58k
+13% growth
Local demand
152
openings
Education
Certification
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Community Health Workers use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
Full profile
Radiologic Technologist
Realistic
Investigative

Radiologic Technologist

Healthcare

Run X-ray and imaging equipment that helps doctors see inside the body.

DMV median salary
$87k
+6% growth
Local demand
373
openings
Education
Certification
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Radiologic Technologists use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
Full profile
Fitness Trainer
Social
Realistic

Fitness Trainer

Other

Coach people toward strength, health, and confidence.

DMV median salary
$55k
+14% growth
Local demand
977
openings
Education
Certification
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Fitness Trainers use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
Full profile
Physician Assistant
Investigative
Social

Physician Assistant

Healthcare

Examine, diagnose, and treat patients alongside physicians.

DMV median salary
$159k
+28% growth
Local demand
280
openings
Education
Certification
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Physician Assistants use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
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Pharmacist
Investigative
Conventional

Pharmacist

Healthcare

Prepare and dispense medications and counsel patients on safe use.

DMV median salary
$162k
+3% growth
Local demand
351
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Pharmacists use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
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Healthcare Administrator
Enterprising
Conventional

Healthcare Administrator

Healthcare

Manage hospital or clinic operations, staffing, budgets, and compliance.

DMV median salary
$132k
+29% growth
Local demand
1,180
openings
Education
Bachelor's Degree
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Healthcare Administrators use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
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Mental Health Counselor
Social
Artistic

Mental Health Counselor

Healthcare

Guide people through anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

DMV median salary
$66k
+19% growth
Local demand
840
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Mental Health Counselors use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
Full profile
Occupational Therapist
Social
Investigative

Occupational Therapist

Healthcare

Help people rebuild the skills they need for daily life and work.

DMV median salary
$115k
+12% growth
Local demand
265
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Occupational Therapists use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
Full profile
Occupational Therapist
Social
Investigative

Occupational Therapist

Healthcare

Help people rebuild the skills they need for daily life and work.

DMV median salary
$115k
+12% growth
Local demand
265
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Occupational Therapists use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
Full profile
Community Health Worker
Social
Enterprising

Community Health Worker

Other

Connect neighbors to care, coverage, and health resources.

DMV median salary
$58k
+13% growth
Local demand
152
openings
Education
Certification
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Community Health Workers use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
Full profile
Physical Therapist
Social
Realistic

Physical Therapist

Healthcare

Help people recover movement and manage pain after injury or surgery.

DMV median salary
$119k
+14% growth
Local demand
454
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Physical Therapists use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
Full profile
Fitness Trainer
Social
Realistic

Fitness Trainer

Other

Coach people toward strength, health, and confidence.

DMV median salary
$55k
+14% growth
Local demand
977
openings
Education
Certification
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
Fitness Trainers use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
Full profile
HVAC Technician
Realistic

HVAC Technician

Skilled Trades

Keep heating, cooling, and ventilation systems running safely.

DMV median salary
$71k
+9% growth
Local demand
872
openings
Education
Apprenticeship
❤️‍🩹 Health Science in this career
HVAC Technicians use anatomy and empathy to saving lives on an ambulance.
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