Associate Degree in Anatomy and Physiology
Salary
Registered nurse, $68,910
Nurse practitioner, $95,070
Physical therapist, $82,180
Physical therapist assistant, $53,320
Recreational therapist, $45,520
Athletic trainer, $44,720
Massage therapist, $40,400
Medical assistant, $30,780
Pharmacy aide, $24,510
*Bureau of Labor Statistics 2013 annual mean wage. Most positions require bachelor’s
degree or above.
Biological Science Teacher, Postsecondary $99,925.13
Embalmers $54,277.17
Health Specialist Teacher, Postsecondary $99,925.13
Source: EMSI, 2021.1 dataset for San Bernardino and Riverside counties
Career Info
An associate of science in anatomy and physiology degree can lead to a range of professions with additional study, from pharmacology and forensic science to scientific writing. Many people go into physiotherapy-related occupations or exercise physiology – investigating ways to improve human performance.
Potential Careers
- Acupuncturist
- Allergist
- Associate Nurse
- Athletic Trainer
- Cardiac Catheterization Technologist
- Chiropractor
- Dental Hygienist
- Dietitian
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Nurse
- Nutritionist
- Paramedic
- Pathologist
- Pharmacist
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Physician Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Therapist
- Speech and Language Pathologist
- Veterinarian