Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners

• Median Pay: $107,460

With a growth rate of 31 percent, more than 53,400 jobs for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives and nurse practitioners are expected to open up between now and 2024. Known collectively as advanced practice registered nurses — or APRNs-- these nurses can provide primary and specialty healthcare such as ordering medical tests, diagnosing health conditions and prescribing medications. Educational requirements include a registered nursing license and a master's degree from an accredited APRN program.