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

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Overview

Georgia is already displaying a shortage of qualified health care workers, a situation that is expected to worsen with the new federal funding initiatives, which will increase the number of people seeking health care. The good news is that job prospects in an array of medical professions, including medical and health services administration and management, are looking promising, with a projected 16 percent rate of growth through 2018.

Health Admin Education in Georgia

To work as a medical and health services manager in Georgia, you will need at least a bachelor’s degree. You must also pass a state licensing exam and, if you want to move up to more senior positions, you will likely need a master’s degree. Need help funding your studies? The Accel Program Grants, Georgia LEAP Grants, and HOPE scholarships can help.

Outlook for Health Admin Careers in Georgia

Career prospects for medical and health services managers across the country are projected to increase at a faster-than-average rate. Augusta-Richmond County and Athens-Clarke County are among the metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs in this field, so it might be good to focus your job hunt here. The mean annual salary of Georgia's medical and health services managers is $85,570 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010 data).