ARIZONA NEWS

Health care industry is best for growth in Arizona for jobs, quality

Jan 10, 2017, 5:50 AM | Updated: 8:08 am

(AP File Photo)...

(AP File Photo)

(AP File Photo)

PHOENIX — Health care is the No. 1 industry in Arizona for growth right now in terms of the number of jobs and the quality of jobs, according to Lee McPheters, a research professor of economics at Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business.

“The important thing about health care — you have jobs at the lower level where you don’t need a degree at all,” McPheters said.

“There are jobs in the middle level where a two-year degree from community college or a specialized school can give you a very [good] salary,” he said.

Arizona is fifth in the country for the rate of growth for health care jobs, McPheters said.

“And then of course some of the highest salaries in the state are medical type jobs or scientific and laboratory jobs,” he said.

Any changes this year to the Affordable Care act could affect the state’s economy.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Mugshot of Billy Jameson and the scene of a fatal shooting under Interstate 17 in Phoenix, Arizona....

KTAR.com

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting under south Phoenix freeway

A suspect in a fatal shooting under a south Phoenix freeway last month was arrested Thursday, authorities said.

8 hours ago

File photo of an Arizona Department of Public Safety vehicle. Two wrong-way collisions, including o...

KTAR.com

State trooper injured in wrong-way collision on West Valley highway

Two wrong-way collisions, including one that injured a state trooper, occurred late Thursday and early Friday on West Valley roadways.

8 hours ago

(Arizona Department of Public Safety Photo)...

KTAR.com

Silver Alert canceled for 85-year-old man last seen in Phoenix

A Silver Alert was canceled for an 85-year-old man with a medical condition last seen in Phoenix, authorities said.

8 hours ago

Desert Ridge Marketplace place will be almost fully leased with the addition of four new tenants in...

Kevin Stone

Sephora, country bar among latest Desert Ridge Marketplace additions

Desert Ridge Marketplace place will be almost fully leased with the addition of four new tenants in the next year.

8 hours ago

(Facebook Photo/Phoenix Police Department)...

Brandon Gray

Phoenix police seek public input on updated Use of Force draft policy

The Phoenix Police Department has updated its Use of Force draft policy and is asking the public and employees for more input.

8 hours ago

(Flickr Photo/ADOT)...

KTAR.com

East Valley drivers to be hit hard with weekend freeway closures

Drivers in the East Valley will be the most prone to weekend freeway closures, according to state transportation officials.

8 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

re:vitalize

Why drug-free weight loss still matters

Wanting to lose weight is a common goal for many people as they progress throughout life, but choosing between a holistic approach or to take medicine can be a tough decision.

(Photo: OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center)...

OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

Here’s what you need to know about OCD and where to find help

It's fair to say that most people know what obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders generally are, but there's a lot more information than meets the eye about a mental health diagnosis that affects about one in every 100 adults in the United States.

...

Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing

Company looking for oldest air conditioner and wants to reward homeowner with new one

Does your air conditioner make weird noises or a burning smell when it starts? If so, you may be due for an AC unit replacement.

Health care industry is best for growth in Arizona for jobs, quality