# Health Administration (bachelor's degree)

CIP 51.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/health-administration

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $60,495 across 224 colleges (middle half $54,265–$71,691); median federal debt $28,135
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Health And Medical Administrative Services: median $55,622 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical And Health Services Managers | 5% | $123,860 | 24.2% |
| Other Managers | 5% | not reported | — |
| Registered Nurses | 4% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Human Resources Workers | 3% | $76,700 | 6.1% |
| Receptionists And Information Clerks | 3% | $38,010 | -1.7% |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 3% | $47,540 | -6% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Office And Administrative Support Workers | 2% | $69,500 | 0.1% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AL | $53,021 (3) | — |
| AZ | $51,291 (3) | — |
| CA | $60,348 (8) | $58,657 (189) |
| CO | $62,250 (3) | — |
| DC | $92,810 (3) | — |
| FL | $55,710 (12) | $52,473 (175) |
| GA | $50,131 (9) | — |
| IL | $66,694 (9) | — |
| IN | $57,546 (7) | — |
| KS | $66,325 (5) | — |
| KY | $57,836 (4) | — |
| LA | $50,550 (4) | — |
| MA | $71,869 (6) | — |
| MD | $66,614 (3) | — |
| MI | $55,020 (11) | — |
| MN | $71,540 (9) | — |
| MO | $63,204 (8) | — |
| NC | $56,904 (10) | — |
| NH | $69,268 (4) | — |
| NJ | $58,879 (4) | — |
| NY | $62,455 (9) | $64,976 (112) |
| OH | $61,538 (15) | $54,572 (106) |
| OR | $67,699 (4) | — |
| PA | $75,396 (21) | — |
| RI | $70,320 (3) | — |
| SC | $57,253 (3) | — |
| TN | $53,880 (4) | — |
| TX | $60,419 (7) | $54,991 (131) |
| VA | $58,842 (4) | — |
| WA | $72,695 (3) | — |
| WI | $58,225 (10) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Barry University (FL): $89,971
2. James Madison University (VA): $77,393
3. Fresno Pacific University (CA): $66,778
4. California State University-Long Beach (CA): $64,633
5. Santa Fe College (FL): $61,062
6. California State University-Northridge (CA): $60,740
7. National University (CA): $59,956
8. California State University-Dominguez Hills (CA): $59,094
9. Liberty University (VA): $58,969
10. Mary Baldwin University (VA): $58,714
11. Florida Atlantic University (FL): $57,153
12. Florida International University (FL): $56,867

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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