Healthcare jobs dominate U.S. News & World Report's "100 Best Jobs of 2014" list, as dentist, nurse practitioner and pharmacist take three of the top five rankings.
Healthcare jobs took up 40 percent of the list. U.S. News & World Report bases its rankings on jobs' ability to meet employment concerns, such as job prospects, work-life balance, advancement opportunities, employment rate and salary expectations.
Healthcare didn't snag the top spot, however. This was the first year that accolade went to the tech field: Software developers have the #1 job for the year.
Below are 20 of the top-ranking healthcare jobs, with ranks noted in parentheses.
• Dentist (3)
• Nurse practitioner (4)
• Pharmacist (5)
• Registered nurse (6)
• Physical therapist (7)
• Physician (8)
• Dental hygienist (10)
• Physician assistant (13)
• Occupational therapist (14)
• Phlebotomist (16)
• Physical therapist assistant (17)
• Occupational therapist assistant (21)
• Clinical laboratory technician (22)
• Dietician and nutritionist (25)
• Esthetician (29)
• Respiratory therapist (32)
• Epidemiologist (33)
• Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse (38)
• Medical assistant (45)
• Medical equipment repairer (47)
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