Master’s Degree in Health & Medical Administrative Services
Education Levels of Health & Medical Administrative Services Majors
During the 2017-2018 academic year, 12,511 students earned their master's degree in health and medical administrative services. This makes it the 16th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health and medical administrative services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 20,649 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 19,198 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,212 |
| Basic Certificate | 16,548 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,511 |
| Graduate Certificate | 705 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 235 |
Earnings of Health & Medical Administrative Services Majors With Master’s Degree
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in health and medical administrative services is $54,400. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $45,600 and the high is $64,200.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in health and medical administrative services is $41,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $57,757 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $39,554.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $478.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in health and medical administrative services. About 72.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,482 |
| Women | 9,029 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health and medical administrative services master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,105 |
| Black or African American | 2,693 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,012 |
| White | 5,639 |
| International Students | 746 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,316 |
Most Popular Health & Medical Administrative Services Programs for Master’s Degree
There are 383 colleges that offer a master’s degree in health and medical administrative services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Walden University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health and medical administrative services majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,786 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,739 per year.
The health and medical administrative services program at Walden University awarded 445 master's degree during the 2017-2018 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for health and medical administrative services majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 103,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,752 per year.
During the 2017-2018 academic year, 415 people received their master's degree in health and medical administrative services from UOPX - Arizona. About 82% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health and medical administrative services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Capella University. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,516 per year.
The health and medical administrative services program at Capella University awarded 350 master's degree during the 2017-2018 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for health and medical administrative services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Global Campus. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year.
During the 2017-2018 academic year, 289 people received their master's degree in health and medical administrative services from Colorado State University - Global Campus. Of these students, 73% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kaplan University - Davenport Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health and medical administrative services. Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,560 per year.
The health and medical administrative services program at Kaplan University - Davenport Campus awarded 283 master's degree during the 2017-2018 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health and medical administrative services majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Roughly 27,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,780 per year.
For the 2017-2018 academic year, 230 master's degree were handed out to health and medical administrative services majors at GWU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health and medical administrative services. Each year, around 90,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,756 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,810 per year.
For the 2017-2018 academic year, 212 master's degree were handed out to health and medical administrative services majors at SNHU. About 76% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wilmington University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health and medical administrative services. Each year, around 14,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,586 per year.
For the 2017-2018 academic year, 208 master's degree were handed out to health and medical administrative services majors at Wilmington University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for health and medical administrative services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Main Campus. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,192 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year.
The health and medical administrative services program at Ohio University - Main Campus awarded 206 master's degree during the 2017-2018 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - University College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in health and medical administrative services. Roughly 59,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,244 per year.
For the 2017-2018 academic year, 206 master's degree were handed out to health and medical administrative services majors at University of Maryland - University College. Of these students, 83% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ashford University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in health and medical administrative services. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,790 per year.
During the 2017-2018 academic year, 204 people received their master's degree in health and medical administrative services from Ashford University. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for health and medical administrative services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 83,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,916 per year.
During the 2017-2018 academic year, 198 people received their master's degree in health and medical administrative services from Grand Canyon University. About 82% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Joseph's University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health and medical administrative services. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,794 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,992 per year.
For the 2017-2018 academic year, 197 master's degree were handed out to health and medical administrative services majors at St. Joe's. About 76% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Louisiana State University - Shreveport is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health and medical administrative services. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,196 per year.
The health and medical administrative services program at Louisiana State University - Shreveport awarded 187 master's degree during the 2017-2018 school year. Of these students, 74% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Webster University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in health and medical administrative services. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year.
During the 2017-2018 academic year, 162 people received their master's degree in health and medical administrative services from Webster. About 73% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in health and medical administrative services. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,712 per year.
During the 2017-2018 academic year, 151 people received their master's degree in health and medical administrative services from USC. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in health and medical administrative services. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The health and medical administrative services program at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences awarded 151 master's degree during the 2017-2018 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Boston University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in health and medical administrative services. Roughly 33,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,816 per year.
During the 2017-2018 academic year, 137 people received their master's degree in health and medical administrative services from Boston U. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health and medical administrative services. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,842 per year.
For the 2017-2018 academic year, 132 master's degree were handed out to health and medical administrative services majors at IWU. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Davenport University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health and medical administrative services. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,256 per year.
For the 2017-2018 academic year, 131 master's degree were handed out to health and medical administrative services majors at Davenport University. About 56% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health and medical administrative services that offer master’s degree.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 48,419 |
| Public Health | 14,933 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 12,565 |
| Allied Health Professions | 9,967 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 9,380 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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