Careers: Master of Health Administration - MHA

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Career Outlook

A Master of Health Administration degree can open the door to numerous jobs for management and leadership roles in health care settings. Jobs in health administration provide professional satisfaction along with financial security.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for health administrators in 2021 was $101,340 annually.

What can you do with a master’s in health administration?

A Master of Health Administration degree opens the doors to a variety of jobs and leadership roles. These jobs include, but are not limited to:

Hospital Administrator: Senior-level staff that oversee the management and quality of health care facilities.
Health Policy Advocates: Health policy experts advise and write policy, work with politicians, and advocate for health care policy reform.
Clinical Lead: Clinical leads can be nurses, doctors, or other clinical staff who coordinate and oversee a clinic or clinical team members to ensure effective delivery or patient care.
Pharmaceutical Administrator: Senior-level staff that oversee the operation and quality of pharmaceutical companies.
Director of Finance: Senior-level staff who provide financial leadership for health care facilities.
Operations Manager: Health care staff who provide management in controlling costs and improving quality of service provided to patients.

Occupation

Median Wage

Projected Growth

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Median Wage

$189,520

Projected Growth

-2%

Wage Range

Mid Level	$189,520
Entry Level	$74,920

Related Careers

CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Chief Diversity Officer (CDO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
Executive Director
Executive Vice President (EVP)
Operations Vice President (Operations VP)
President

Job Sectors

Administration and Management
Personnel and Human Resources
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Economics and Accounting

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Median Wage

$104,830

Projected Growth

11%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$209,990
Mid Level	$104,830
Entry Level	$64,100

Related Careers

Cancer Center Director
Clinical Director
Health Information Management Director (HIM Director)
Health Information Manager (HIM Manager)
Healthcare System Director
Medical Records Director
Medical Records Manager
Mental Health Program Manager
Nurse Manager
Nursing Director

Job Sectors

Administration and Management
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources
Education and Training

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

Median Wage

$98,100

Projected Growth

4-7%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$221,270
Mid Level	$98,100
Entry Level	$43,470

Related Careers

Business Manager
Center Manager
Department Manager
District Manager
General Manager (GM)
Operations Director
Operations General Manager (Operations GM)
Operations Manager
Plant Superintendent
Store Manager

Job Sectors

Administration and Management
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Production and Processing
Mathematics

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Program Outcomes

UC Master of Health Administration Graduation Rates
3 months post graduation 2016-2019

Employment of Graduates	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Employed	73	90	75	124	50	70
Unemployed	0	0	0	4	4	1
Unknown	0	2	3	0	2	0
Total Graduates	73	92	78	128	56	71
Percent Employed	100%	97.8%	96.1%	96.9%	89.2%	98.6%

UC Master of Health Administration Stats

Status	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017	2017-2018	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022
Entered Program	87	114	119	123	129	98	81	86	78
In Progress	0	0	4	0	1	1	1	21	68
Graduated	70	94	103	88	111	78	57	55	–
Withdrawn	17	20	16	35	17	19	23	10	10

UC Master of Health Administration Stats Continued

Cohort	# Admitted	# of Current Students	# of Graduates	# of Withdrawn
2012-2013	54	0	47	7
2013-2014	87	0	70	17
2014-2015	114	0	94	20
2015-2016	119	0	103	16
2016-2017	123	0	88	35
2017-2018	129	1	111	17
2018-2019	98	1	78	19
2019-2020	81	1	57	23
2020-2021	86	21	55	10
2021-2022	78	68	–	10
Total	1069	117	757	195