#8 Physician Assistant
Growth Rate: 30%
Average Annual Pay: $95,820
If you have ever dreamed of being a doctor but medical school was just too daunting for you, a Physician Assistant could be your calling!
All that is required is a 2-year program, after which you will take the exam in order to obtain the national license to practice. Physician Assistants are becoming very popular these days, especially in inner city and rural areas where we often see shortages of doctors.