U.S. News and World Report releases a list of the best jobs in health annually. When evaluating these different positions, they account for many variables, such as future job prospects. The healthcare industry is poised to continue to grow and the list highlights the fact that eight of the top 10 best jobs in America are in the field.
Methodology
For the list, which includes 25 jobs total, U.S. News took into account each job’s:
- Employment rate;
- Future job prospects;
- Median salary;
- Stress level;
- 10-year growth percentage;
- 10-year growth volume; and
- Work-life balance.
The best jobs in health care
According to U.S. News, the 10 best jobs in health care in 2020 are:
- Dentist;
- Physician assistant;
- Orthodontist;
- Nurse practitioner;
- Physician;
- Speech-language pathologist;
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeon;
- Veterinarian;
- RN; and
- Physical therapist.
