by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 91 U.S. colleges awarded 3,296 degrees and certificates in Other Health & Medical Administrative Services. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 48% of graduates. College Factual ranks 51 schools in its 2027 Best Other Health & Medical Administrative Services Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $35,689 one year after completing, rising to $45,915 after four years.
Studying Other Health & Medical Administrative Services involves the study of Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other. Any Instructional Program In Health And Medical Administrative Services Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other health & medical administrative services is a widely-pursued major, with 3,296 degrees awarded annually. 91 colleges award other health & medical administrative services degrees, an average of 36 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1,292.
By level, the 3,296 awards include 309 certificates, 628 associate degrees, 1,593 bachelor’s degrees, 747 master’s degrees and 19 doctorates.
Women earned 87% of other health & medical administrative services degrees and certificates in the latest year (2,869 of 3,296). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,350) and Black or African American (867), and international students earned 17.
College Factual ranks 51 schools in its 2027 Best Other Health & Medical Administrative Services Schools ranking, including 23 for associate degrees, 18 for bachelor’s degrees, 13 for master’s degrees and 3 for doctorates. It also ranks other health & medical administrative services schools within 17 states. In all, 91 colleges offer other health & medical administrative services programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Health & Medical Administrative Services Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other health & medical administrative services credential is the bachelor’s degree: 1,593 of the 3,296 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other health & medical administrative services call most for Active Listening, Reading Comprehension and Speaking, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long an other health & medical administrative services degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 309 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 628 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1,593 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 747 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 19 |
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other health & medical administrative services, at 36.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 36.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 25.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 14.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 12.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 7.5% |
| Master’s degree | 2.6% |
| Some college courses | 1.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Other Health & Medical Administrative Services, with an average median salary of $47,500; the strongest outlook belongs to Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, at 14.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Speech Correction Assistant, Speech Therapy Assistant, School SLPA (School Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant) and SLPA (Speech Language Pathologist Assistant).
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other health & medical administrative services, at 866,044.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 866,044 | 14.8% |
| Endoscopy Technicians | 708,506 | 7.8% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 191,989 | 3.8% |
Other Health & Medical Administrative Services graduates earn a median $35,689 one year after completing their program, $45,915 after four years and $40,536 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,689 |
| 4 years | $45,915 |
| 5 years | $40,536 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other health & medical administrative services is Healthcare Support Workers, All Other, with a median salary of $53,362.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
| Endoscopy Technicians | $40,643 |
Other Health & Medical Administrative Services has 23 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 85,709 degrees a year; the largest are Health/Health Care Administration/Management (28,683), Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (12,262) and Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (11,432). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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