Welcome to the Health Management & Administration Career Community for Business Majors!

Here you will learn about entry-level, mid-level, and senior-level career paths that you can pursue with your degree in Health Management & Administration. Healthcare is a booming industry. According to the BLS, employment of healthcare occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2032.  As the aging population continues to grow, so does the need for educated healthcare leaders who can help plan, direct and coordinate health services and improve patient care.

What Can I Do With My Degree? Health Management & Administration

You could pursue a career in a variety of roles, such as community health manager, health policy analyst, health promotion specialist, health services manager and medical services administrator. Positions exist in various settings, including:

  • Behavioral health organizations
  • Consulting firms
  • Governmental healthcare agencies
  • Health insurance companies
  • Hospitals
  • Long-term care facilities
  • National health associations
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Physician offices

Explore Career Paths

  • Healthcare Management opportunities are available in all industries and within all organizations! According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 28% through 2032 – much faster than the national average for all occupations.  Learn More
  • Explore our dedicated Career 360 page on Health Information Management (HIM) careers!

  • Healthcare Administration is one of the fastest-growing industries with various career paths and opportunities to explore! Learn More 
  • Explore our dedicated Career 360 page on Healthcare Administration careers!

Explore Careers By Major

What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles with information on common jobs and career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Scroll to the bottom of each profile for links to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources.

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LinkedIn Learning

SNHU’s partnership with LinkedIn Learning offers free non-credit bearing continuing education & professional development courses to individuals already in SNHU’s community that can help you skill-up and gain experience! To gain skills and experience through LinkedIn Learning courses, you can search for project-based courses that align with your career goals and take courses on relevant technologies, soft or hard skills, or industry-specific topics. View our dedicated page for more information!

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