California Health Administration Degree Programs
(found 19 schools)

Listed below are all of the accredited schools in California that offer Health Administration degree programs.

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Overview

Like many states across the country, California’s health care industry is suffering from a major shortage of all kinds of health care professionals, including medical and health services managers. Over the next eight years, openings for this particular position are expected to increase by almost 20 percent. Although rural health care professionals are always in demand, California offers plenty of metropolitan areas to work in as well.

Health Admin Education in California

All medical and health services managers are required to have at least a bachelor’s degree, though a master’s degree can lead to higher-paying, senior-level jobs. In most cases, you will have to complete a state-approved training program and pass a licensing exam as well. For financial aid, look into programs provided by the Health Professions Education Foundation, as well as the Lauren C. Poon M.D. Scholarship fund and the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship.

Outlook for Health Admin Careers in California

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual income for medical and health services managers is $105,190 in California, which is significantly higher than most other states. If you earn a master's degree and intend to advance in your career, you can expect to earn more. Notably, several California metropolitan areas (Madera, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, and San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos) are among the highest-paying metropolitan areas in the country for medical and health services managers.

Advice from an Expert

Below, we speak with C. Duane Dauner, President/CEO of the California Hospital Association, about working in the health management field in California.