Career Options
Careers for Applied Health Majors
- Physical Therapist
- Physicians Assistant
- Sports Medicine
- Chiropractor
- Anesthesiologist
- Dentist
- Dietitian
- Paramedic/EMT
- Genetic Counselor
- Kinesiotherapist
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Illustrator
- Occupational Therapist
- Pharmacist
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Respiratory Therapist
- Ultrasound Technologist
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Athletic Trainer
Starting Salary*
A physical therapist’s typical starting salary is $53,557. The typical salary after 10-19 years is $68,087.
A typical starting salary for a physician’s assistant is $67,664. The typical salary after 10-19 years is $80,719.
*Note: Salary information is provided for general reference only. APU does not guarantee the accuracy of the figures listed, and cannot predict or promise a specific salary for any graduate. For the most current salary estimates, please visit www.payscale.com.
Job Titles Held by Former Applied Health Majors
- Research Assistant, Parenting and Relationship Transition and Risk Study (PARTNRS)
- Sports Performance Coach, Athletes Advantage
- Physical Therapist, Eugene Physical Therapy
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
