According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for health care professionals will grow "faster than average" from 2010-2020. Possible careers for pre-medicine majors include:
Physician/Surgeon - Jobs are expected to increase by 24 per cent (faster than average) between 2010-2020. Median annual wage was $166,400 in 2010.
Dentist - Jobs are expected to increase by 21per cent (faster than average) between 2010-2020. Median annual wage was $146,920 in 2010.
Chiropractor - Jobs are expected to increase by 28 per cent (faster than average) between 2010-2020. Median annual wage was $67,200 in 2010.
Physician's Assistant - Jobs are expected to increase by 30 per cent (much faster than average) between 2010-2020. Median annual wage was $86,410 in 2010.
Podiatrist - Jobs are expected to increase by 20 per cent between 2010-2020 (faster than average). Median annual wage was $118,030 in 2010.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, on the Internet at Bureau of Labor Statistics (visited June 20, 2012).