By Kyle Osborne1st Period, Workplace ReadinessSra. Anderson

Health Sciences

The Health Sciences career cluster is usually involved in jobs that deal with medicine, treatment, and health. A lot of the jobs contained within this cluster may work amongst each other in a hospital. Other may work in offices, clinics, or even colleges.

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In my opinion, the income level for this career cluster is where it really shines. You have the potential to make anywhere from $29,000 per year to almost $150,000+ per year! This, however, is completely dependent on schooling, training, education, etc. It also holds the title for largest and fastest growing industry in the United States.

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Pathology

By definition, Pathology is the sciences of the causes and effects of disease. However, in layman’s terms, pathologists diagnose disease using samples of tissue, blood, and bodily fluid. Pathologists often use microscopes, test tubes, and various other instruments to help facilitate their diagnosis. Most pathologists primarily work in hospitals, but it is not uncommon for them to work in clinics, colleges, or even drug companies.

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Like many other health science careers, Pathology really shines in it’s income possibilities. One can earn anywhere from $100,000 to even $300,000 per year, depending on employer, position, and education. However, one must meet many prerequisites to become a pathologist. First and foremost, one must have a Doctor of Medicine degree. Secondary to that, one must also have completed a residency in Pathology, alongside having to be licensed to open your own practice.

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Oncology

Oncology is referred to as the study and treatment of tumors. Oncologists often diagnose patients with cancer, as well as recommend possible courses of treatment. There are many different possibilities for this career ; some oncologists work with chemotherapy whereas others surgically remove tumors.

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Many oncologists work on hospital grounds, but they are not strictly confined to the hospital; they may even work in clinics, on college campuses, or even with/for drug companies. In my opinion, the aspect in which this career really shines is it’s possible income. One can earn anywhere from $150,000 to $500,000 per year. It’s completely dependent on employer, position, and subspecialty, however. The one major drawback to this career is it’s prerequisites. Much like a Pathologist, one would have to get a Doctor in Medicine degree, alongside a residency and a license to practice.

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