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Alamo Colleges DistrictCareer Explorer

Health Science

One of sixteen career clusters: 99 careers an Alamo program prepares you for, in 6 pathways.

Biotechnology Research and Development

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  1. Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

    Zone 4 Bright outlook

    $95kSan Antonio median
  2. Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $78kSan Antonio median

Diagnostic Services

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  1. Medical Dosimetrists

    Zone 4

    $135kTexas median
  2. Nuclear Medicine Technologists

    Zone 3

    $97kSan Antonio median
  3. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

    Zone 3 Bright outlook

    $94kSan Antonio median
  4. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

    Zone 32 Alamo programs Bright outlook

    $84kSan Antonio median
  5. Surgical Assistants

    Zone 31 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $79kSan Antonio median
  6. Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

    Zone 31 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $78kSan Antonio median
  7. Epidemiologists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $73kSan Antonio median
  8. Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

    Zone 32 Alamo programs

    $50kSan Antonio median
  9. Neurodiagnostic Technologists

    Zone 31 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $46kSan Antonio median
  10. Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

    Zone 31 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $46kSan Antonio median
  11. Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

    Zone 31 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $40kSan Antonio median
  12. Cytogenetic Technologists

    Zone 41 Alamo program

    no wage published
  13. Cytotechnologists

    Zone 51 Alamo program

    no wage published
  14. Histology Technicians

    Zone 31 Alamo program

    no wage published
  15. Histotechnologists

    Zone 41 Alamo program

    no wage published
  16. Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

    Zone 31 Alamo program

    no wage published
  17. Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

    Zone 41 Alamo program

    no wage published

Engineering and Technology

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  1. Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

    Zone 4 Bright outlook

    $95kSan Antonio median

Health Informatics

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  1. Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

    Zone 31 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $78kSan Antonio median
  2. Medical Records Specialists

    Zone 3 Bright outlook

    $46kSan Antonio median
  3. Medical Transcriptionists

    Zone 3

    $27kSan Antonio median

Support Services

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  1. Medical and Health Services Managers

    Zone 45 Alamo programs Bright outlook

    $120kSan Antonio median
  2. Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

    Zone 32 Alamo programs Bright outlook

    $50kSan Antonio median
  3. Phlebotomists

    Zone 31 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $39kSan Antonio median

Therapeutic Services

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  1. Radiologists

    Zone 5

    $399kSan Antonio median
  2. Cardiologists

    Zone 5

    $382kSan Antonio median
  3. Neurologists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $361kTexas median
  4. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

    Zone 5

    $348kSan Antonio median
  5. Dermatologists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $336kSan Antonio median
  6. Anesthesiologists

    Zone 5

    $335kSan Antonio median
  7. Emergency Medicine Physicians

    Zone 5

    $317kSan Antonio median
  8. Prosthodontists

    Zone 5

    $311kU.S. median
  9. Allergists and Immunologists

    Zone 5

    $297kSan Antonio median
  10. Hospitalists

    Zone 5

    $297kSan Antonio median
  11. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians

    Zone 5

    $297kSan Antonio median
  12. Preventive Medicine Physicians

    Zone 5

    $297kSan Antonio median
  13. Sports Medicine Physicians

    Zone 5

    $297kSan Antonio median
  14. Urologists

    Zone 5

    $297kSan Antonio median
  15. Orthodontists

    Zone 5

    $289kU.S. median
  16. Physicians, Pathologists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $283kSan Antonio median
  17. Nurse Anesthetists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $279kSan Antonio median
  18. Obstetricians and Gynecologists

    Zone 5

    $272kSan Antonio median
  19. Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

    Zone 5

    $255kSan Antonio median
  20. Pediatric Surgeons

    Zone 5

    $239kTexas median
  21. Family Medicine Physicians

    Zone 5

    $234kSan Antonio median
  22. General Internal Medicine Physicians

    Zone 5

    $228kSan Antonio median
  23. Pediatricians, General

    Zone 5

    $213kSan Antonio median
  24. Podiatrists

    Zone 5

    $203kSan Antonio median
  25. Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

    Zone 5

    $201kTexas median
  26. Psychiatrists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $188kSan Antonio median
  27. Dentists, General

    Zone 5

    $162kSan Antonio median
  28. Pharmacists

    Zone 52 Alamo programs

    $151kSan Antonio median
  29. Anesthesiologist Assistants

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $140kSan Antonio median
  30. Physician Assistants

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $140kSan Antonio median
  31. Nurse Practitioners

    Zone 51 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $132kSan Antonio median
  32. Veterinarians

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $129kSan Antonio median
  33. Nurse Midwives

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $123kTexas median
  34. Naturopathic Physicians

    Zone 5

    $114kSan Antonio median
  35. Orthoptists

    Zone 5

    $114kSan Antonio median
  36. Optometrists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $112kSan Antonio median
  37. Radiation Therapists

    Zone 3

    $109kSan Antonio median
  38. Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $108kSan Antonio median
  39. Occupational Therapists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $108kSan Antonio median
  40. Physical Therapists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $106kSan Antonio median
  41. Genetic Counselors

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $99kTexas median
  42. Audiologists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $99kSan Antonio median
  43. Dental Hygienists

    Zone 31 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $98kSan Antonio median
  44. Acute Care Nurses

    Zone 39 Alamo programs Bright outlook

    $94kSan Antonio median
  45. Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

    Zone 59 Alamo programs Bright outlook

    $94kSan Antonio median
  46. Clinical Nurse Specialists

    Zone 59 Alamo programs Bright outlook

    $94kSan Antonio median
  47. Critical Care Nurses

    Zone 49 Alamo programs Bright outlook

    $94kSan Antonio median
  48. Registered Nurses

    Zone 49 Alamo programs Bright outlook

    $94kSan Antonio median
  49. Speech-Language Pathologists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $93kSan Antonio median
  50. Chiropractors

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $81kSan Antonio median
  51. Art Therapists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $80kSan Antonio median
  52. Music Therapists

    Zone 4 Bright outlook

    $80kSan Antonio median
  53. Occupational Therapy Assistants

    Zone 31 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $79kSan Antonio median
  54. Surgical Assistants

    Zone 31 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $79kSan Antonio median
  55. Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

    Zone 31 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $78kSan Antonio median
  56. Respiratory Therapists

    Zone 31 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $78kSan Antonio median
  57. Physical Therapist Assistants

    Zone 31 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $77kSan Antonio median
  58. Acupuncturists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $67kTexas median
  59. Athletic Trainers

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $66kSan Antonio median
  60. Dietitians and Nutritionists

    Zone 52 Alamo programs Bright outlook

    $66kSan Antonio median
  61. Orthotists and Prosthetists

    Zone 5 Bright outlook

    $65kSan Antonio median
  62. Hearing Aid Specialists

    Zone 3 Bright outlook

    $63kSan Antonio median
  63. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Zone 32 Alamo programs

    $62kSan Antonio median
  64. Recreational Therapists

    Zone 4

    $61kSan Antonio median
  65. Midwives

    Zone 51 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $54kSan Antonio median
  66. Exercise Physiologists

    Zone 41 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $53kSan Antonio median
  67. Pharmacy Technicians

    Zone 32 Alamo programs Bright outlook

    $47kSan Antonio median
  68. Surgical Technologists

    Zone 32 Alamo programs Bright outlook

    $47kSan Antonio median
  69. Dental Assistants

    Zone 31 Alamo program Bright outlook

    $46kSan Antonio median
  70. Medical Assistants

    Zone 32 Alamo programs Bright outlook

    $39kSan Antonio median
  71. Psychiatric Technicians

    Zone 3 Bright outlook

    $38kSan Antonio median
  72. Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

    Zone 3 Bright outlook

    $38kSan Antonio median
  73. Opticians, Dispensing

    Zone 31 Alamo program

    $38kSan Antonio median
  74. Occupational Therapy Aides

    Zone 3

    $37kTexas median
  75. Nursing Assistants

    Zone 35 Alamo programs Bright outlook

    $37kSan Antonio median
  76. Dietetic Technicians

    Zone 32 Alamo programs

    $32kSan Antonio median