Medical certifications
Every Medical certification we track, with exam fees, difficulty and salary ranges side by side. Open any one for the full exam guide and study roadmap.
AAPC
CPC – Certified Professional Coder
The CPC credential validates intermediate‑level expertise in medical coding, covering diagnosis and procedure coding systems essential for revenue cycle roles.
Typical salary
$55K–$80K
View guide NCSBN NCLEX-RN – National Council Licensure Exam (Nursing) The NCLEX‑RN is the national licensing exam for registered nurses in the US and Canada, required for RN practice. Typical salary
$70K–$120K
View guide NCCPA PANCE – Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam The PANCE is the NCCPA‑administered certification exam required for Physician Assistants to practice in the United States. Typical salary
$110K–$150K
View guide ARDMS RDMS – Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer The RDMS credential is the gold‑standard certification for ultrasound technologists in the US. Typical salary
$65K–$95K
View guide USMLE / NBME USMLE Step 1 – US Medical Licensing Exam USMLE Step 1 assesses mastery of basic science concepts essential for safe medical practice in a one‑day, computer‑based exam. Typical salary
$200K–$350K (post-residency)
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$55K–$80K
View guide NCSBN NCLEX-RN – National Council Licensure Exam (Nursing) The NCLEX‑RN is the national licensing exam for registered nurses in the US and Canada, required for RN practice. Typical salary
$70K–$120K
View guide NCCPA PANCE – Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam The PANCE is the NCCPA‑administered certification exam required for Physician Assistants to practice in the United States. Typical salary
$110K–$150K
View guide ARDMS RDMS – Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer The RDMS credential is the gold‑standard certification for ultrasound technologists in the US. Typical salary
$65K–$95K
View guide USMLE / NBME USMLE Step 1 – US Medical Licensing Exam USMLE Step 1 assesses mastery of basic science concepts essential for safe medical practice in a one‑day, computer‑based exam. Typical salary
$200K–$350K (post-residency)
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