Healthcare and Data Science Jobs Poised to Grow
New projections indicate strong demand for medical and tech roles through 2035, shaping future household career strategies.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Employment
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that healthcare and social assistance will lead U.S. job growth through 2035, driven by an aging population and chronic health conditions. This sector is expected to account for 37% of all new jobs created over the next decade.
Why it matters
Understanding these long-term labor shifts helps households align career planning and education investments with areas of high demand. As the population ages, the concentration of growth in healthcare highlights potential stability in these industries compared to sectors facing disruption from automation.
The private healthcare and social assistance sector is projected to add over 2.2 million new positions through 2035. This represents 37% of all new jobs in the economy, while advanced practice registered nurse roles are expected to grow by 41%.
The players
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The federal agency that provides the official data on labor market conditions, employment projections, and consumer price trends.
The details
The projected growth stems largely from the aging U.S. population and the rising prevalence of chronic health conditions. Six of the 10 fastest-growing occupations are in healthcare, with all of those top 10 positions showing at least 21.4% growth. Meanwhile, technological fields remain strong, with data scientist employment projected to increase by 35% and computer research scientist roles by 22%, though generative AI may simultaneously limit demand in creative and media sectors.
Timeline
Growth projections cover the period through 2035.
Money Landscape
These projections extend the established trend of healthcare sector dominance in U.S. job growth. The outlook provides a critical benchmark for comparing shifting labor needs against the historical economic patterns defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections.
Households planning for future education or career changes should weigh the projected growth in healthcare and technical fields against the potential for AI-driven disruption in other industries. Consult with a career counselor to discuss how these long-term labor trends may impact your income.
The takeaway
Healthcare and data science sectors show the strongest projected growth for the coming decade. Use these long-term outlooks to inform your household financial planning and discussions with a professional about viable, stable career paths.
Further reading
For more on long-term labor shifts, review our latest Employment reports.
Source note: This article includes information reported by VnExpress International – Latest news, business, travel and analysis from Vietnam.
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