According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, seven of the twenty fastest-growing careers are in the health care field, which should create more than 3 million new jobs in the country between 2006 and 2016. Most health care jobs typically require a bachelor's degree, but many career choices only require a two-year degree program. Training for some careers, such as nursing, can be completed through online education programs.

In addition to nursing, you have flexible, online learning options for careers in medical coding, psychology and counseling, long-term care administration, pharmacy, laboratory support, occupational therapy, health management, physical therapy, medical office support, massage therapy, medical assisting, and more.