High School Students
Do you have dreams of becoming a healthcare professional?
Do you want to live and work in Idaho?
Become a health professions student.
You can do this!
North Idaho high school student learning to use a sonogram through the North Idaho AHEC Youth Pipeline Scrubs Camp at the University of Idaho.
Do you need some advice about choices and options when it comes to the health professions? Contact Idaho State University’s Pre-Health Advising or visit one of our health fairs.
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Idaho’s 10 Hottest Jobs 2023
High School students that are interested in health care careers have countless options when it comes to choosing a specific position in this field. Below are some resources that provide specific information about health care careers, qualifications, trends, areas of growth and labor statistics.
| SOC Code | Occupation | Total Jobs 2023 | Projected Growth | Projected Annual Openings | Median Hourly Wage 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-1141 | Registered Nurses | 14,400 | 1.8% | 1,464 | $35.41 |
| 29-1171 | Nurse Practitioners | 1,020 | 1.9% | 91 | $50.62 |
| 29-1070 | Physician Assistants | 980 | 2.1% | 103 | $56.36 |
| 49-9041.00 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 2,120 | 1.3% | 281 | $25.76 |
| 13-1161.00 | Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialists | 2,430 | 1.2% | 337 | $28.28 |
| 29-1051 | Pharmacists | 1,580 | 1.2% | 110 | $58.85 |
| 29-1123 | Physical Therapists | 980 | 2.2% | 153 | $41.29 |
| 13-2072 | Loan Officers | 2,790 | 0.4% | 316 | $31.72 |
| 29-1126 | Respiratory Therapists | 530 | 2% | 69 | $29.76 |
| 21-1022.00 | Health Care Social Worker | 660 | 1.9% | 93 | $30.77 |
Source: Idaho Department of Labor
Other resources
Career Atlas harnesses the power of real Idaho labor data to help you understand how to navigate your skill-set toward a higher paying job with more responsibility.
Career One Stop is a source3 for career exploration, training , and job information. This site is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Idaho CIS Idaho Career Information System provides comprehensive career information, resources and services to help you make successful education and career decisions.
Idaho CTE Career & technical education (CTE) provides relevant career training through Idaho’s public schools, online through CTE Digital, and at Idaho’s six technical colleges. Every CTE program or class is aligned with careers available here in Idaho.
When you enroll in a CTE course you learn by doing, and gain real-world skills that your future employers need.
ISU Career Center We are here to help with everything career related for ISU students, future students, alumni, employers, and community members.
Explore Health Careers is a free, interactive health careers website that gives students (and educators) a reliable source of accurate and up-to-date information about the health professions. There is information about health-related education, training programs, financial aid resources, and current issues in healthcare.
Learn How to Become Their mission is to help students (or other aspiring professionals) understand what it takes to land their perfect career, from picking the right school to climbing the company ladder. We are passionate about creating a one-stop, comprehensive resource that can guide individuals through each of the steps they need to take to begin, further, or change their career path.
Next Steps Idaho Weather you’ve got your sights set on a four-year college, community college, a career technical program, or the military, we’re here to help every step of the way. No matter where you are along the path to graduation, we’re here to make sure your next step is a cinch.
Occupational Outlook Handbook is from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, describes over 47 different health-related careers.
STEM Explore Health Careers with STEM
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Health professions programs at:
Kasiska Division of Health Sciences and at ISU’s at the College of Technology.
College of Eastern Idaho Health & Human Services Programs
College of Southern Idaho Health Professions Department
Bringham Young University Department of Health Services
University of Idaho Browse Degrees
North Idaho College Health Care Programs
College of Western Idaho Programs & Degrees
College of Idaho Health Sciences-Programs
Lewis-Clark State College Nursing & Health Sciences Division
Boise State University Undergraduate Catalog
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Degrees
Northwest Nazarene University Find Your Major
Need help paying for your health education?
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The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.
Need a scholarship to make your health professions dreams come true?
Talk to
Idaho State University Scholarship Office
College of Southern Idaho Scholarships
College of Eastern Idaho Scholarships
Boise State University Scholarships
University of Idaho Scholarships
North Idaho College Types of Aid
College of Western Idaho Scholarships
Bringham Young University Scholarships
Northwest Nazarene University Scholarships
College of Idaho Scholarships
Lewis-Clark State College Scholarships and Waivers
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Scholarships and Financial aid
Other Financial Aid Opportunities and Loan Repayment Programs