by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 121 U.S. colleges awarded 2,283 degrees and certificates in Health Services Administration. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 48% of graduates. College Factual ranks 63 schools in its 2027 Best Health Services Administration Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $51,160 one year after completing, rising to $70,680 after four years.
A major in Health Services Administration involves the study of Health Services Administration. A Program That Focuses On The Application Of Policy Analysis, Public Administration, Business Management, And Communications To The Planning And Management Of Health Services Delivery Systems In The Public And Private Sectors, And Prepares Individuals To Function As Health Services Administrators And Managers. Includes Instruction In Health Systems Planning, Public Health Organization And Management, Pubic Health Policy Formulation And Analysis, Finance, Business And Operations Management, Economics Of Health Care, Organizational And Health Communications, Marketing, Human Resources Management, And Public Health Law And Regulations.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., health services administration is a popular field of study, with 2,283 degrees awarded annually. 121 colleges award health services administration degrees, an average of 19 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 160.
By level, the 2,283 awards include 42 certificates, 254 associate degrees, 864 bachelor’s degrees, 1,092 master’s degrees and 31 doctorates.
Women earned 80% of health services administration degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,818 of 2,283). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (842) and Black or African American (441), and international students earned 93.
College Factual ranks 63 schools in its 2027 Best Health Services Administration Schools ranking, including 6 for associate degrees, 39 for bachelor’s degrees, 37 for master’s degrees and 9 for doctorates. It also ranks health services administration schools within 27 states. In all, 121 colleges offer health services administration programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Health Services Administration Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common health services administration credential is the master’s degree: 1,092 of the 2,283 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to health services administration call most for Speaking, Critical Thinking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Administration and Management, English Language and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension and Written Expression.
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How long a health services administration degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 42 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 254 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 864 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,092 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 31 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to health services administration, at 46.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 46.4% |
| Master’s degree | 21.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 10.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 7.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 3.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.6% |
| First professional degree | 3.6% |
| Some college courses | 3.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Health Services Administration, with an average median salary of $129,557; the strongest outlook belongs to Medical and Health Services Managers, at 8.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Care Coordinator, Medical Office Manager, Health Unit Coordinator and Health Director.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to health services administration, at 419,330.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 419,330 | 8.8% |
Health Services Administration graduates earn a median $51,160 one year after completing their program, $70,680 after four years and $71,212 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,160 |
| 4 years | $70,680 |
| 5 years | $71,212 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to health services administration, with a median salary of $129,557.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
Health Services Administration has 11 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 39,450 degrees a year; the largest are Public Health, General (24,834), Public Health Education and Promotion (3,767) and Community Health and Preventive Medicine (3,539). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health, General | 24,834 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 3,767 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 3,539 |
| Public Health, Other | 2,750 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 1,529 |
| Environmental Health | 1,309 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 759 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 334 |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 300 |
| Maternal and Child Health | 225 |
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