Careers in Healthcare
What Is the Healthcare Industry?
The healthcare industry is a broad and evolving field that offers a wide range of careers focused on patient care, wellness and health systems. From clinical, patient-facing roles to administrative, technological and support positions, the industry offers diverse career paths to match different interests and skill sets. Understanding the various healthcare careers and categories within healthcare can help you discover opportunities that align with your goals and strengths.
Job openings for healthcare occupations projected, each year, from 2024 to 2034(See disclaimer 1)
Explore Careers in Healthcare
Below, you’ll find examples of the many career paths available in this field.
Learn More About Healthcare Careers
Stay informed and inspired as you explore the wide range of careers in healthcare. Dive into key industry topics and gain practical insights to help you better understand your options and make confident decisions about your future in healthcare.
Explore a range of medical field careers and educational pathways by learning about different roles, requirements and opportunities across today’s evolving healthcare field.
Discover why research is essential in healthcare, how it drives evidence-based practice and improves patient outcomes across clinical settings.
Compare healthcare management and healthcare administration to understand the key differences in roles, responsibilities and career trajectories within healthcare leadership.
Explore GCU’s healthcare programs and discover how a purpose-driven education can help prepare you to make an impact.
- COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. Accordingly, data shown is effective August 2025, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Healthcare Occupations, retrieved January 2026.