Listed below are all of the accredited schools in Mississippi that offer Health Administration degree programs.
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Demand for health care professionals is high across the country and the southern state of Mississippi is no exception. The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report estimates that there are currently 2,190 medical and health services managers working in the state. Mississippi is especially in need of qualified health care professionals in its rural areas, which remain underserved.
Health Admin Education in Mississippi
In order to become a medical and health service manager or administrator, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required, as is a passing score on a licensing exam. Funding opportunities include the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi Scholarships, the Bird Dog Foundation Essay Contest Scholarships, the Nissan Scholarships, and the Graduate and Professional Degree Loan/Scholarship Program, which is specifically targeted towards Mississippi residents pursuing a health care-related degree in a different state.
Outlook for Health Admin Careers in Mississippi
Job growth in the field of health care administration and management is expected to be higher than average across the nation, jumping 16 percent from 2008 to 2018. Although only a bachelor's degree is required to enter the field of health care administration, a master's degree improves job prospects, allows for advancement and can lead to better-paying positions. In Mississippi, the mean annual wage for medical and health services managers is $76,900 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010 data). Those willing to work in rural areas may find even more opportunities.
