Choose a Career in Health for Yourself and Your Community
Whether you are starting on your career path or looking to make a change, the Central Coast provides a wealth of education and employment opportunities in the fast-growing health industry.
California is facing a shortage of the health care workers it needs to meet the needs of a growing – and aging – population. Health industry jobs are projected to grow 16% by 2030 nationwide, far outpacing the market average.
From direct patient care as a nurse, physician, or therapist, to essential support roles such as medical billing, health information technology, or administration, there are abundant opportunities to find meaningful and rewarding work in the health industry. These jobs offer the stability and compensation necessary to support a family, making them an excellent option for those seeking family-sustaining wages and long-term career prospects.
The health industry employs more than 40,000 people across the Central Coast and contributes more than $5 billion annually to the region’s economy. By choosing a career in health, you are not only investing in your own future but making a positive impact across your community.
Health Industry Opportunities
From diagnostic and dental to administrative and clinical, you’ll find a range of diverse career opportunities in the health sector across the Central Coast – as well as world-class educational programs to prepare for them.
Health career opportunities available thorough these pathways include the following fields:
- Diagnostic/therapeutic
- Nursing/clinical
- Community
- Health admin
- Dental
Careers
The level of education required to enter each field varies. So do median wages, which range from $19 to $149 per hour, according to data from the Centers of Excellence for Labor Market Research.
Find out which field is right for you and take the first step on your pathway into the profession by completing the Health Pathway tool. Your personalized pathway will be provided for you upon completion, at no cost.