What Can You Do with a Healthcare Degree?

Bryant & Stratton College’s degrees are developed to help prepare students for the rigorous, fast-paced, and rewarding aspects of patient care. All programs contain curriculum that will prepare you to serve others while having a positive impact on the community.

There are many clinical and non-clinical careers you can pursue upon earning a degree, such as:

• Registered Nurse (RN): Registered Nurses work in a wide variety of settings in the healthcare field, from hospitals and outpatient care centers to nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. Those who graduate with an associate nursing degree are qualified to pursue entry-level positions, while those who graduate with a bachelor's degree can pursue specialty fields and administrative positions beyond the clinical side of nursing. In order to become an RN, you must also pass the NCLEX-RN exam to earn your nursing credentials.


• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Also known as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), these nurses work under the supervision of a RN or physician and provide basic patient care, such as monitoring vitals, reporting patient status, and keeping records of patient health. In order to become an LPN/LVN, you must earn a practical nursing diploma and pass the NCLEX-PN exam.


• Healthcare Administration: If you are looking for a nonclinical career where you can move into leadership positions, there are a number of administrative careers you can explore by earning a degree or diploma in health services administration. Based on the credential you choose, you can pursue careers as a medical and health services manager, patient coordinator, social and community service manager, and more.


• Medical Coder: These professionals ensure that all patient information is coded accurately and consistently from physician's reports so insurance agencies are clear on what should be billed. Most of these positions require an associate degree in medical reimbursement and coding so you can learn medical terminology and understand how to perform tasks such as medical coding, billing, transcription, data processing, and record keeping.


• Medical Assistant: Wanting to serve as a support in both clinical and administrative tasks? Play a part in both as a medical assistant by collecting and recording patient history, organizing patient files, taking vital signs, and assisting physicians. Post-secondary training is usually required for this position, so earning a medical assisting associate degree that covers topics such as clinical procedures and computing skills will give you a competitive edge when searching for jobs.