Florida is expected to need an additional 4,671 primary care physicians by 2030, 18 significantly impacting the accessibility of healthcare, particularly in rural communities.

The aging U.S. population is rapidly increasing demand for many jobs in the health sector, which has become the fastest-growing part of the national economy. Although many medical jobs require advanced degrees — physicians, nurses, surgeons, etc.—the role growing fastest across most states is generally accessible to anyone with a high school diploma.