Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2014, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The enormous size of this industry ensures a large number of new jobs for the next several years.

Median annual earnings of medical and health services managers were $67,430 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $52,530 and $88,210. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $41,450, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $117,990.

Health Care Administration - Master
This practice-oriented online degree program offered at Walden University features a relevant, current curriculum that addresses the core competencies and best practices of the profession. It emphasizes understanding clinical service delivery through the analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical support service activities and includes a practicum to give you hands-on experience in the field. The cutting-edge curriculum will help you develop the skills, knowledge, and expertise in health care management needed for leadership positions across the spectrum of health care delivery organizations. Career opporunties are available in the following fields, Heathcare Providers, Healthcare Supplies, Health Insurance Organizations, and Healthcare Policy Organizations.

Walden University also offers:

• Health Services / Health Management and Policy - PhD

Health Care Administration - Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts Degree in Health Care Administration specialization focuses on health care organizations, roles of health care workers, public policy, information technology, financial management, and regulatory and ethical issues of health care. Students will discuss current strengths, weaknesses, and challenges of the U.S. health care system. Students will also critically examine the current state of health and disease, health care’s laws and ethics, the psychology of health, and financial operations of the health care system. This program offers specializations in Medical Records and Pharmacy Practice.

Health Administration - Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) major is designed to integrate a foundation of general education and applied sciences with the expertise that prepares the graduate for management positions in health care. The Bachelor of Science in Health Administration curriculum addresses the basic body of knowledge, understanding, and skills identified to be relevant to health care administration. This degree program offers specializations in Health Information Systems and Long Term Care.

• Health Administration - Master
• Health Administration / Gerontology - Master
• Health Administration / Health Care Informatics - Master
• Health Administration - Doctor
• Health Care - Individual Courses
• Nursing / Master of Health Administration - Master of Science
• Nursing / MBA / Health Care Management - Master of Science

Healthcare Management - Bachelor of Arts
The BS in Healthcare Management program provides an understanding of the healthcare industry and a complete understanding of the management, business and patient-care issues releveant to today's public health arena.

• Health Care Administration - Master of Business Administration

Healthcare - Master of Business Administration
The Healthcare MBA program will prepare students to become effective leaders in a constantly evolving healthcare industry. In this program, students will attain effective analytical skills, human resource management tools, a sound understanding of finance and accounting principles, and an ability to recognize strategic opportunities.

Health Care Management - Master of Business Administration
This MBA Health Care Management specialization is designed to strengthen the management and business skills you need to function effectively within the health care industry.

Health Care Management - Doctor of Philosophy
This online Health Care Administration specialization includes advanced research and course work in analysis, strategic planning, organizational change, ethics, law, and quality improvement, focused on the health care field.

Healthcare Management - Associate of Arts in Business Administration
Students who complete the AABA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration will have acquired industry current knowledge that can help prepare them to pursue career opportunities such as: Admitting Clerk, Patient Services Representative, Healthcare Supply Coordinator, Front Office Medical Assistant, Medical Records Clerk and many other in-demand professions.

Healthcare Management - Bachelor of Business Administration
The BBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management degree completion program provides a solid foundation for those interested in a management position in healthcare, whether in a hospital, long-term care facility, insurance company, managed-care organization, pharmaceutical company, or one of the many other healthcare-related industries. This program combines a core education in business and focuses on critical topics in healthcare management.

Healthcare Management - Master of Business Administration
AIU Online's MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management degree program can be completed in as little as 10 months. The 48-credit program helps prepare students for senior managerial positions in hospitals, medical practice organizations, long-term care facilities, community health providers, health insurance companies, consulting firms, managed care organizations, and pharmaceutical companies.

Healthcare Management - Bachelor of Science
Students of the Healthcare Management degree program will study multiple facets of healthcare, including medical law and ethics, psychology, physiology, management, planning, and regulation and compliance in healthcare.

Healthcare Management - Bachelor of Science
The Health Care Management degree completion program is designed to provide working professionals with the necessary skills to become effective managers and leaders in the fast growing health care industry.

• Medical Staff Services Management - Associate of Applied Science
• Management / Health Care Administration - Master
• Health Care Administration - Master of Business Administration

Health Services Administration - Master
The Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) program prepares graduates to manage and direct the business aspects of today's health services organizations. Many graduates of this program work as hospital administrators, healthcare managers, managed healthcare plan coordinators, short and long-term residential facilities managers, and medical records and health information technicians.

Health Services Administration - Associate of Arts
Keiser University's Associate of Arts degree in Health Service Administration provides instruction in basic health services administration skills. Students use laptop computers to learn computer skills and software applications necessary to prosper in a healthcare business environment. The program prepares students in both business and health service administration, providing courses on business law, management and marketing principles, medical anatomy, physiology and terminology and front office management.

Health Services Administration - Bachelor of Arts
Students of the Healthcare Management degree program will study multiple facets of healthcare, including medical law and ethics, psychology, physiology, management, planning, and regulation and compliance in healthcare.

Health Services Management - Master of Science
Students of the Healthcare Management degree program will study multiple facets of healthcare, including medical law and ethics, psychology, physiology, management, planning, and regulation and compliance in healthcare.