Careers

There's a whole wide world of health care careers available beyond medicine and nursing. These positions need great people to stem a shortage of health care workers, and career advancement is available because of that demand. Career paths start in one of 25+ academic programs in KU's School of Health Professions.

Job Placement

Career Paths

Resources for Students

AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) anticipates an increased demand for health information professionals in industries such as healthcare organizations, academic institutions, consulting agencies, government agencies and healthcare software companies

Respiratory therapist employment projected to grow 21% 2018 to 2028
Nuclear medicine employment projected to grow 14% 2018 to 2028
Physical therapist employment projected to grow 22% 2018 to 2028
Athletic trainer employment projected to grow 19% 2018 to 2028
Records and health information technician employment projected to grow 11% 2018-2028

Looking for a Job?

The Kansas Recruitment Center of Rural Health Education and Services is a great resource for students seeking jobs in health care, particularly in underserved and rural Kansas.

Job Listings