General
Health And Medical Administrative Services
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Health And Medical Administrative Services.
Entry Level Salary
$42,874
Median Salary
$71,813
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
32.6%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $2,872,520
Entry (Early)
$42,874
Median (Prime)
$71,813
High (Prime)
$80,000
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-69k
+179k
+245k
$25k / yr
-159k
+89k
+155k
$50k / yr
-249k
-924.0688997186371
+65k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
29
27
$25k / yr
Never
38
34
$50k / yr
Never
Never
45
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-146%
82%
143%
$50k / yr
-115%
-0%
30%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate31.3%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Medical and health services managers
9.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$46,343
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$97,791|$123,860
openings
62,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +24.2%
Management occupations
4.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$66,800
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,747|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Registered nurses
4.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$49,818
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$73,000|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Customer service representatives
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$37,514
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$42,874|$44,770
openings
289,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5.3%
Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$30,123
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$44,938|$47,540
openings
163,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): -6%
Human resources workers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$47,367
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$66,454|$76,700
openings
78,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$43,724
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$59,000|$69,500
openings
127,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.1%
Top executives
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$61,763
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$200,000|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Management analysts
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$75,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$87,497|$101,860
openings
94,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.1%
Receptionists and information clerks
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$32,440
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$36,028|$38,010
openings
105,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.7%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| health and medical administrative services. | Undergrad Certificate | 946 | $15,014 - $131,737 |
| health and medical administrative services. | Associate's Degree | 656 | $12,904 - $103,137 |
| health and medical administrative services. | Bachelor's Degree | 440 | $31,700 - $143,686 |
| health and medical administrative services. | Post-bacc Certificate | 11 | $102,695 - $110,051 |
| health and medical administrative services. | Master's Degree | 322 | $43,660 - $233,999 |
| health and medical administrative services. | Doctoral Degree | 24 | $96,495 - $168,121 |
| health and medical administrative services. | First Professional Degree | 3 | $97,530 - $97,530 |
| health and medical administrative services. | Graduate Certificate | 49 | $55,675 - $253,270 |