Healthcare Administration Careers
Find out what careers you can achieve with a Healthcare Administration degree from MBU, and how you can get there!
Healthcare Administration Careers
These are just some of the many careers Healthcare Administration BA can prepare you for. Select a career to learn about the job, average salary, employment outlook, required education level, and more.
Management & Administration
Use the resources below to find more career profiles on these and hundreds of other jobs you could achieve with a Healthcare Administration BA.
Career Spotlights
Health Office Manager
Direct and coordinate the business operations of providers in a healthcare office.
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Workplaces: Hospitals, clinics, treatment facilities
Median Pay: $117,960
Job Outlook: 23% (much faster than average)
Health Information Technologist
Design and implement electronic healthcare systems and analyze clinical data.
Education: Associate’s degree
Workplaces: Hospitals, clinics, technology companies
Median Pay: $67,310
Job Outlook: 15% (much faster than average)
Medical Records Specialist
Compile, process, and maintain patient files.
Education: Certification or associate’s degree
Workplaces: Hospitals, clinics, treatment facilities, administrative support firms
Median Pay: $50,250
Job Outlook: 7% (faster than average)
MBU Alumni Employers
Healthcare Administration majors are commonly employed by hospitals, clinics, treatment facilities, and other healthcare organizations.
Organizations that have hired our alumni include:
- Augusta Health
- Bloom Consulting and Coaching LLC
- Cone Health
- Grand Canyon University
- Keystone Human Services
- Mary Washington Healthcare
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
- National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
- Patient Funding Alternatives
- Sentara Healthcare
- Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
- University of Virginia School of Medicine
- Waynesboro Emergency Operations Center
What’s your path?
MBU offers dozens of complementary minors, majors, clubs and more to enhance your study of ABA and autism studies and put you on the right path to your dream career.
Consider pairing your major with…
A minor in:
A double-major in:
Build one of these Skill Stacks to gain an edge in the job market:
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Data fluency
- Leadership
Join one of these MBU clubs or professional organizations for connection and networking:
- Math Club
- Baldwin Program Board
- Student Senate Appropriations Committee
- Student Standards Board
- Health Care Administrators Association
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
- Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society
Interested in graduate school? Consider one of our outstanding MBU graduate programs:
- Master’s in Healthcare Administration (MHA)*
- Master’s in Healthcare Administration & Business Administration (MHA/MBA)
*We offer an Accelerated Pathway for this program. Earn two degrees faster!
Consider pairing your major with…
A minor in:
A double-major in:
- ABA & Autism Studies
- Biology
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Exercise Science
- Health Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Work
Build one of these Skill Stacks and gain an edge in the job market:
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Inclusivity
- Collaboration
- Data fluency
Join one of these MBU clubs for connection and networking:
- Pre-Med/Health Club
- Psychology Club
- Sociology Club
- Social Work Club
- Colleges Against Cancer
- A Brighter Tomorrow
- Student Senate
- Student Standards Board
- Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society
Interested in graduate school? Consider one of our outstanding MBU graduate programs:
- Master’s in Healthcare Administration (MHA)*
- Master’s in Healthcare Administration & Business Administration (MHA/MBA)
*We offer an Accelerated Pathway for this program. Earn two degrees faster!
Explore Internships
No matter your major, an internship is a chance to explore your interests, build real-world skills, and give you a real competitive edge in the job market. The McCree Center for Career Success can help find the right opportunity for you.
Planning for Graduate School
Thinking about graduate school early can help you stay on track for a career in Healthcare Administration or another advanced field. Programs vary in their requirements, so research schools early to identify needed courses, experiences, transcripts, recommendations, and personal statements.
DSome programs require entrance exams as part of the application process:
- GRE: Required or recommended by some graduate programs.
- MCAT: Required for medical school and covers science, psychology, social science, and critical reasoning.
- CASPer: Used by some health-professions programs to assess situational judgment and professional competencies.
Preparation can take weeks or months, so check requirements early and plan ahead.
See what graduate programs Mary Baldwin has to offer!
McCree Center for Career Success
The McCree Center for Career Success helps students connect their education to their future careers. Services include:
- Career exploration and planning
- Resume and cover letter support
- Interview preparation
- Internship and job searches
- Networking and professional development
- Graduate school preparation
Visit us to learn more!
