Health is the No. 1 career field for college graduates, according to a new study by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce. The analysis, which was based on 2009 and 2010 data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, revealed that college graduates with the lowest rates of unemployment had a degree in health (5.4 percent), education (5.4) percent, and agriculture and natural resources (both 7 percent). Those with business and engineering degrees also did well, according to the survey's authors.
"People keep telling kids to study what they love, but some loves are worth more than others," said Anthony P. Carnevale, who helped author the report.
What degrees tended to have the most unemployed? According to the study: architecture (13.9 percent), the arts (11.1 percent) and the humanities (9.4 percent).
Everest Offers Health Care Career and Degree Programs
If you're considering a career in the health care field, Everest is a great place to start. The Everest family of colleges, universities and institutes offers diploma, associate degree and bachelor's degree programs in a variety of health-related specialties, including:*
- Dental Assistant
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
- Nursing
- Patient Care Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Radiologic Technology
- Surgical Technologist
The Everest Experience
Everest offers an experience different from those offered by most other universities and community colleges. Classes are small with opportunity for student-teacher interaction. Instructors are mostly professionals in the fields they teach. The curriculum emphasizes practical hands-on learning. Upon graduation, students can get help from Everest's Career Services professionals, who provide help with everything from resume writing to identifying and contacting local employers.
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Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Programs, program lengths and program schedules vary by campus. Campuses vary by state. Everest College, Everest Institute and Everest University are part of the Everest family of schools.
