Health professions taught at MUSC named on U.S. News & World Report's 2024 best jobs lists

Each year, U.S. News & World Report releases their best jobs rankings. Their lists include “100 Best Jobs,” “Best Business Jobs” “Best-Paying Jobs,” Best Health Care Jobs,” “Best STEM Jobs,” “Best Health Care Support Jobs” “Best Jobs for Work-Life Balance,” and “Best Technology Jobs.”

Their 2024 lists are out, and several professions taught in the MUSC College of Health Professions are ranked among the “best.”

Did your future profession make the list?

Data Scientist

While it isn't an option to become a "data scientist" at MUSC, the College of Health Professions offers a clear pathway to become a health care data analyst after earning your MS in Health Informatics. Health Informatics combines elements of health care, information technology, and data science to create solutions that optimize health care delivery and decision-making. Our 16-month online program prepares you to take on roles that make data-driven decisions in the health care field.

Median Salary: $103,500

2024 Rankings:

• No. 4 – Best Technology Jobs
• No. 7 – Best STEM Jobs
• No. 8 – 100 Best Jobs

Genetic Counselor

Genetic counselors are skilled health care providers with a master's degree and specialized training in both medical genetics and psychosocial counseling. MUSC’s online hybrid MS in Genetic Counseling program prepares you for this exciting field in just five semesters.

Median Salary: $89,990

2024 Rankings:

• No. 1 – Best Health Care Support Jobs
• No. 14 – 100 Best Jobs

Medical and Health Services Manager

Health administration professionals are essential in managing health care facilities and organizations efficiently. They play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of quality health care services to patients while effectively managing resources, implementing health care policies, and navigating complex health care systems. MUSC offers both a master’s and a doctorate in health administration to educate both novice and experienced health care leaders.

Median Salary: $104,830

2024 Rankings:

• No. 2 – Best Business Jobs
• No. 5 – Best STEM Jobs
• No. 6 – 100 Best Jobs

Nurse Anesthetist

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) who have been providing quality anesthesia services in the United States for more than 150 years. MUSC’s Anesthesia for Nurses program is the longest continuously running program in the College of Health Professions. During our three-year doctorate program, registered nurses are trained in all facets of nurse anesthesia.

Median Salary: $203,090

2024 Rankings:

• No. 5 – Best Paying Jobs
• No. 6 - Best Health Care Jobs
• No. 14 – Best STEM Jobs
• No. 25 – 100 Best Jobs

Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapists (OTs) help their patients develop, recover, improve, and maintain skills needed for daily living and working. They work with a diverse range of patients in a variety of settings from pediatrics to stroke rehabilitation. MUSC’s OT program is ranked No. 14 in the nation and offers both an entry-level and a post-professional doctorate program to serve both individuals new to the field and experienced OTs.

Median Salary: $93,180

2024 Rankings:

• No. 1 – Best Jobs for Work-Life Balance
• No. 4 – Best Health Care Jobs
• No. 19 – 100 Best Jobs

Physical Therapist

Physical therapists (PTs) examine, diagnose, and treat individuals of all ages who have health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and function in their daily lives. While sports and injury rehabilitation may come to mind initially, PTs serve individuals across the lifespan, from newborns to the elderly. MUSC’s nationally-ranked Doctor of Physical Therapy program prepares students to be caring and engaged providers.

Median Salary: $97,720

2024 Rankings:

• No. 7 - Best Health Care Jobs
• No. 11 – Best Jobs for Work-Life Balance
• No. 30 - 100 Best Jobs

Physician Assistant

A physician assistant (PAs) is a licensed professional who performs medical tasks under the supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician. PAs work in a variety of settings including primary and specialty care, and provide essential diagnostic, therapeutic, preventative, and health maintenance services in primary and specialty care settings. MUSC’s 27-month master’s program prepares students to deliver quality care through both didactic and clinical education.

Median Salary: 126,010

2024 Rankings:

• No. 2 – Best Health Care Jobs
• No. 5. – 100 Best Jobs
• No. 21 – Best Paying Jobs

Speech-Language Pathologist

A speech-language pathologist (SLP), also known as a speech therapist, is a health care professional who specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders. The SLP program at MUSC prepares students to work in a variety of settings with patient of all ages.

Median Salary: $84,140

2024 Rankings:

• No. 3 - Best Health Care Jobs
• No. 5 – Best Jobs for Work-Life Balance