Many allied health careers are among the fastest-growing in the nation. For example, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment of pharmacy technicians to increase by 25% through 2018, while that of radiologic technologists expands by 17% and social workers by 16% during the same period. These numbers represent a faster-than-average to much faster-than-average pace compared to all other professions.
Like most other in-demand career fields, allied health professions typically require at least some education beyond high school. You only need a year or two to enter many of them – like medical transcription and pharmacy technology, for example. Others, such as social work, require a bachelor’s degree or higher. Fortunately, U.S. News University Directory has gathered everything you need to find your ideal allied health program right here!
