California Health Administration Degree Programs
(found 19 schools)

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

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

The mean annual income for medical and health services managers is $101,430 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, two California metropolitan areas (Salinas and San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara) are among the top five highest-paying metropolitan areas in the country for medical and health services managers.