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Career Facts
- The medical profession is among the most lucrative professions in the
United States and 7 out of the top 10 were in the medical field. - If you’re willing to attend plenty of school, work LOTS of hours,
and safeguard people’s health, computers, or money, the only limit to your earning potential is you.
Statistics: Top Highest Paying Careers in the U.S.
| Profession | Hourly Rate | Yearly Rate |
| 1. Surgeons | $65.89/hr | $137,050/yr |
| 2. Obstetricians and gynecologists | $64.15/hr | $133,430/yr |
| 3. Anesthesiologists | $63.31/hr | $131,680/yr |
| 4. Internists, general | $61.03/hr | $126,940/yr |
| 5. Pediatricians, general | $56.03/hr | $116,550/yr |
Source: Monster Article
Degree Programs
- Pre-Medicine
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Computer Information Systems
- Engineering
- Law
- Business Management
- Accounting
- Finance
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