Health Services Administration
Career Description
Health services administrators work with chief executive officers and assistant administrators who manage individual departments. Responsible for their institution’s business aspects, they focus on marketing, finances, human resources and public relations. Usually, these administrators will specialize in a specific area of the organization’s operation, such as clinical services, administrative services or human resources.
Average Annual Salary*
| $30,000 to $100,000 |
| Source: Explore Health Careers.com, June 2006 |
| *Salaries are estimates only. Actual salaries may vary depending upon specific employer, geographic location, years of experience, budget constraints, etc. |
Average Hourly Wage*
| $14.42 to $48.07 |
| Source: Explore Health Careers.com, June 2006 |
| *Hourly wages are estimates only. Actual wages may vary depending upon specific employer, geographic location, years of experience, budget constraints, etc. |
Academic Requirements
The type of education needed will vary, depending on the job. Degrees in health administration are available at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels from various colleges, universities and health professional schools.
Schools
Master's Programs
A.T. Still University of Health Science (Kirksville)
800/626-5266
Maryville University (St. Louis)
800/627-9855
Saint Louis University
800/728-6769
Missouri State University (Springfield)
417/836-5000
University of Missouri-Columbia
800/877-4764
University of Phoenix Kansas City
Washington University (St. Louis)
314/935-5000
Professional Associations
National
American College of Health Care Administrators
American College of Healthcare Executives
State
MHA's Personal Membership Groups
Additional Information
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