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Online Master of Arts in Healthcare Administration

Career Outlook for Health Administrators

The Growing Demand for Health Administrators

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare employment is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. During that timeframe, healthcare employers are expected to post an average of 1.8 million job openings each year.1 Moreover, projections indicate that employment for medical and health services managers will grow by 28 percent.2 If you are passionate about helping others, it’s a great time to build your leadership skills with an online M.A. in Healthcare Administration.

Transform your career and start the path toward management or administrative positions where you’ll enact real change for the well-being of your community.

Healthcare Administration Jobs and Income

The field of healthcare administration offers a variety of job opportunities in diverse settings like hospitals, clinics, state and federal government agencies, human service agencies, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.*

Medical and Health Services Manager

  • Whether you’re running an entire healthcare facility or managing a specialized team within a hospital, you’ll be invaluable for your ability to navigate shifting regulations and advancing technology. Keep your team on the cutting edge of health services and provide your patients with the best possible care.

    Median Salary: $110,6802

Hospice Administrator

  • Bring your compassion to hospice care and help terminally ill patients live their final days in comfort. Oversee a team of palliative caregivers who can reduce pain and provide customized care for each patient. As you help provide an invaluable service, you’ll become part of a community of caregivers and family members.

    Median Salary: $94,0023

Social and Community Service Manager

  • Public services provide vital support for communities everywhere — from at-risk students to the elderly. Work with community members to define which services are most in-demand and recruit staff who can drive success. Develop relationships with funders to make your organization’s impact sustainable and see the long-term results on your community’s quality of life.

    Median Salary: $77,0304

Thrive Anywhere

Here are some of the places where graduates of our online healthcare administration program are leading and thriving (This program is not intended or designed to meet educational requirements for long term care or nursing home administrator licensure in any jurisdiction.):

  • Hospitals, clinics, and long-term care centers
  • Governmental health and human service agencies
  • Non-profit agencies and clinics
  • Home health agencies
  • Hospice organizations
  • Group homes
  • Behavioral health institutions
  • Single and multi-centered hospitals

Career Services

Career Services can assist with any phase of career development:

  • Career Exploration & Self-Assessments – Tools to discover interests and strengths
  • Resume & Cover Letter Support – Templates and expert guidance
  • Interview Preparation – Practice and strategy development
  • Job & Internship Search – Handshake and career resources
  • Networking & Mentorship – Events and professional connections
  • Graduate School Guidance – Application and essay support
  • Job Offer Evaluation & Negotiation – Decision and negotiation tools

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Request more information to learn more about Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s online programs. An enrollment counselor will contact you shortly to share more information and answer your questions. When you’re ready, you can click Apply Now to start your online application.

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Sources and Disclaimer

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Healthcare Occupations.” April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Medical and Health Services Managers.” April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm.
  3. Payscale, “Average Hospice Administrator Salary.” Retrieved April 29, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Hospice_Administrator/Salary.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Social and Community Service Managers.” April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm.

*This program is not intended or designed to meet educational requirements for long-term care or nursing home administrator licensure in any jurisdiction.