Health professions rank high and often in 100 Best Jobs of 2026 list by U.S. News and World Report
The health professions are well represented in the .
Among the best jobs, the School of Health Professions offers programs for seven of the professions ranked in the top 100:
- Physician assistant: #5 (Master of Physician Assistant Studies).
- Speech-language pathologist: #9 (Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology).
- Respiratory therapist: #12 (Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care).
- Occupational therapist: #20 (Doctor of Occupational Therapy).
- Physical therapist: #37 (Doctor of Physical Therapy).
- Radiologic technologist: #78 (Master of Science in Imaging Sciences).
- MRI technologist: #98 (Master of Science in Imaging Sciences).
“These rankings support what we have long known — that the health professions provide rewarding, in-demand careers with strong job growth that pay well and provide the opportunity to serve others by delivering outstanding healthcare,” said .
Thirty-five of the jobs on the list are in the healthcare sector. U.S News to determine this year’s Best Jobs rankings:
- Future prospects (30%).
- Wage potential (25%).
- Employment (20%).
- Job safety and stability (15%).
- Work-life balance (10%).