I thought you were looking for programs where one is qualified to work right after a bachelors? That is not SLP or PA degrees.
I second the advice for her to look at healthcare jobs one can do with a bachelors. Here’s a start: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/medical-jobs-with-bachelors-degree
Nice list, but I found 3 mistakes (I do like the list!).
An audiologist requires 4 years beyond undergrad and one needs to earn an Aud degree.
Genetic counseling requires a masters degree.
I do not know of any social worker who only has a BA/BS. I do not think it is allowed and SW I know have their MSW.
According to Types of Social Work Degrees , a BSW qualifies for some jobs, but a MSW is needed to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Of course, if the goal is to become the social worker of last resort (dealing with neglected social work problems like homelessness, addiction, domestic disputes, etc.), entry into police academy and police officer jobs does not necessarily require a bachelor’s degree.
A BSW might be a good option for this student.
You can major in criminal justice and get a job right out of college, depending on the state and its requirements, as a probation officer, court clerk/scheduler, etc. These are not terribly well paid jobs however.
I’m stuck on the “direct entry”. Major in psychology and get a job in marketing at an ad agency; major in supply chain and get a job at a retailer; major in graphic design and get a job at a consumer products company. Tons of fields are “direct entry”.
What is your kid interested in doing?
Since your daughter is focused on nursing, I’m going to make the assumption you’re asking about other direct entry to terminal degrees that fall within the healthcare realm.
Honestly, nursing will be the easiest to gain entry into. Other options like DPT, OT, PA, BS/MD, BS/DO are all significantly more competitive than direct entry nursing.
Take a look at MCPHS’s academic programs. That will give you a good idea of options in Healthcare. Programs | MCPHS
What is your daughter interested in? She can really get a job with any major.
You can also have her look at this site:
Have her look for careers that require 4 years of education.
There are also plenty of really good and well paying healthcare related jobs that do not require a bachelors degree…at all. E.g Radiology techs around here earn a great salary, and if specialized training is done (ultrasound, mammography, etc) they can easily earn $100,000 a year. I’m not joking.
Many bio and chem majors work in the pharmaceutical industry with only a BS degree. Granted, many took summer internships to get their feet in the door but they are in the labs working right after college.
I’m confused. Are you looking for alternate places to apply for alternate careers other than nursing?
If your daughter really wants to be a nurse…perhaps look for programs with that potential.
OP your daughter is in HS and doesn’t have to figure it out now, but it seems to me that if she wants to be a nurse (at least right now), then she should apply to a mix of schools where she could become a nurse.
It seems to me (maybe I am misunderstanding) that she/you think she may not get in through direct entry, so she/you are looking for alternate careers that could happen with a BS/BA. I think this is a mistake, at least right now. Remember- there are many ways to become a nurse.
As noted, there are many other careers if she changes her mind.
Elephant in the room question.
Are you (the parent) looking for alternate career options from nursing…or is your daughter?
Here is another question.
Is your daughter applying to direct entry nursing programs, while at the same time is also applying to schools with other majors/ careers/programs in the event she does not make direct entry nursing? Is this what you mean by having a backup?
I remain confused!
yea back ups
thanks for the thoughts. we want to gain info and knowledge about different options so that she can make the best choice. As stated she is in high school so as much as she may want nursing now getting info on different careers in medical field will only help her. Knowledge is power…
such a helpful reply thank you so much!
I agree with the suggestion to review this site.
My daughter is in a DPT program, she was accepted into colleges with direct admit into DPT, but it would still take 7 years. She chose a non direct route so had to apply to 3 year DPT programs after undergrad, ended up going to a different college for that.
Some jobs will lead to training. For example, my daughter was a biology major who spent a year working as a clinical research coordinator. This position offered phlebotomy training.