The Top 15 College Degrees That Will Get You a Highly Paid Job
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7. Physician Assistant
To become a physician assistant, you’ll need a degree in health sciences to gain the correct background knowledge. You can also take an undergraduate PA program in medical terminology, healthcare ethics, statistics and quantitative methods. To join a PA program, it’s likely that you’ll need 3 years of work experience in the healthcare sector, usually as a paramedic, nurse, or emergency medical technician.
Working alongside a doctor or surgeon you can expect to make a salary of $112,050 per year. If you want to work in healthcare, treating, and counseling patients this could be the ideal role for you.
