Minnesota Health Administration Degree Programs
(found 17 schools)

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

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Overview

An aging baby boomer population in Minnesota means that health care professionals will continue to be in high demand. The state’s efforts to increase the supply of qualified health care professionals has encouraged scholarships and specialized loan repayment plans for those pursuing health care education. As of May 2009, there were an estimated 6,080 medical and health services managers employed in the state. That number is expected to increase in the near future.

Health Admin Education in Minnesota

Medical and health services managers in Minnesota must hold at least a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, they must complete a training program that is approved by the state, pass a licensing exam and undergo continuing education to stay on top of the latest developments in the health administration field. Scholarships for students pursuing health administration degrees in Minnesota include MGMA Midwest Section Scholarships for future health care leaders, Minnesota Academic Excellence Program, and the Past President’s Parley Health Care Scholarship, which is designated for students interested in a health care career who have a parent active in a Minnesota American Legion Unit.

Outlook for Health Admin Careers in Minnesota

Career prospects for those pursuing positions as medical and health services managers are excellent, as faster-than-average growth is expected in this field. In Minnesota, the mean annual salary of medical and health services managers is $99,180, higher than the national average (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010 data). Those with master's degrees can anticipate the best prospects and salaries.