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Career Center: Informatics Specialist
- “I was working on a biology degree, and a friend told me about the health informatics degree program. I researched it, and I liked that it included business and computer courses. Plus, I would be able to use my anatomy and biology knowledge.”
– Erik Stuckart, 30 South Carolina Central Cancer Registry, Columbia SC
- What You’ll Do: Turn a vast amount of data into useful information. Informatics specialists use the information to solve problems or design new technology procedures or products.
ob Description. - Where You’ll Work: labs, genetics centers, universities or for private corporations.
- How Much School: 5-6+ years
- What You’ll Make: $30.53 (hourly)
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• Informatics Specialist: Erik Stuckart
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