General
Health And Medical Administrative Services
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Health And Medical Administrative Services.
Entry Level Salary
$41,650
Median Salary
$70,000
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
33.3%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $2,800,000
Entry (Early)
$41,650
Median (Prime)
$70,000
High (Prime)
$77,872
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
-80k
+162k
+226k
$25k / yr
-170k
+72k
+136k
$50k / yr
-260k
-18k
+46k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
29
27
$25k / yr
Never
40
35
$50k / yr
Never
Never
48
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-156%
66%
125%
$50k / yr
-119%
-8%
21%
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).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate30.7%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Medical and health services managers
8.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$45,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$95,000|$117,960
openings
62,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +23.2%
Management occupations
4.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$67,530
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$90,000|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Registered nurses
4.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$51,410
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$71,846|$93,600
openings
189,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Human resources workers
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$46,015
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$62,475|$74,220
openings
87,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.8%
Customer service representatives
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$36,444
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$42,476|$42,830
openings
341,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5.5%
Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$29,155
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$42,769|$46,290
openings
202,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.6%
First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$42,476
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$57,000|$66,140
openings
144,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.3%
Receptionists and information clerks
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$28,138
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$35,397|$37,230
openings
128,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
Top executives
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$180,533|$104,990
openings
333,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%
Medical records specialists
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$45,920
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$57,000|$50,250
openings
14,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.1%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
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 | 1070 | $15,014 - $131,737 |
| health and medical administrative services. | Associate's Degree | 712 | $12,904 - $103,137 |
| health and medical administrative services. | Bachelor's Degree | 466 | $31,700 - $143,686 |
| health and medical administrative services. | Post-bacc Certificate | 19 | $102,695 - $110,699 |
| health and medical administrative services. | Master's Degree | 338 | $41,514 - $233,999 |
| health and medical administrative services. | Doctoral Degree | 26 | $96,495 - $168,121 |
| health and medical administrative services. | First Professional Degree | 3 | $97,530 - $97,530 |
| health and medical administrative services. | Graduate Certificate | 54 | $55,675 - $253,270 |
| health and medical administrative services. | Level 99 | 12 | $46,953 - $46,953 |