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Report: Nursing Ranked No. 3 Among Top 10 Occupations to Earn $100,000

If you’re looking for an opportunity to earn a six-figure salary right out of college and you enjoy helping others, now is a great time to pursue a career in nursing. Some recent reports have ranked nursing as a top career in terms of salary, flexibility, and opportunity.

High-Paying Jobs for Business Majors in 2025

If you’re looking for a field with a wide range of lucrative opportunities, you might want to consider a career in business. A new report from Indeed.com indicates that many business roles could pay up to $100,000 per year, depending on your area of focus.

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Are You Looking to Transition into Healthcare? Here’s How a Health Sciences Degree Can Help

If you’re currently working in a non-healthcare role but looking to transition to a healthcare-related role, you might be wondering what skills and education you’ll need to show potential employers that you are ready for a healthcare career.

Looking For a Change? A Nursing Career Could Be For You

Is it too late to transition into a nursing career? No! Whether you’ve spent years working in a non-healthcare related role or you have a degree in a field you’re no longer passionate about, there’s never been a better time to become a nurse.

The Future of Medical Imaging: Tackling Staffing Shortages and Increasing Career Pathways

The need for medical imaging and radiology professionals is continuing to grow as aging populations require more healthcare and as more individuals in the field retire. However, this need is also creating more career pathways for qualified professionals interested in pursuing additional education to fill leadership and education roles with good salaries and the ability to work almost anywhere. Learn how a bachelor's degree can help you achieve your professional goals.

How Can a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Help Me?

Is a bachelor's degree in business administration worth it? Yes! Find out how getting your degree will make you more financially stable and appealing to future employers.

Why More Healthcare Employers Prefer Nurses With Bachelor’s Degrees

More healthcare employers are requiring nurses to have bachelor's degrees to improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality. About 40 percent of hospitals and other healthcare organizations are requiring new hires to have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, while 77 percent of healthcare employers are expressing a strong preference for BSN program graduates.

‘Anybody in a Helping Profession Would Benefit From This’: Q&A with SUD Student and Social Worker Brian Benford

Brian Benford has been involved in social justice efforts and activism since he was a child. Brian’s passion for helping marginalized populations has led him to fill many roles in social work, local politics, and now as a Success Coach for the UW Odyssey Project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Frequently Asked Questions About a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences

If you’ve completed an associate degree and are looking to get your four-year degree in a healthcare field, consider the 100% online Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science: Health Sciences from UW Flexible Option.

What Can You Do With a Diagnostic Imaging Degree?

If you’re considering earning a bachelor’s degree or currently working toward a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging degree, chances are you’ve already spent a number of years working as an ultrasound technician or other medical imaging professional and are looking for a new challenge. Here are some jobs you should consider.

AI and Medical Imaging: How Will These New Technologies Affect You?

The use of assistive technology (AI) in medical and diagnostic imaging is quickly increasing, with some positive effects–such as the ability to detect cancer and other illnesses more quickly than imaging unsupported by AI. If you’re working toward managing a team or teaching diagnostic or medical imaging, you might be interested to find out how this new technology is being implemented and how it might affect you.