Healthcare Management Education in California

California College San Diego

Master
MS in Healthcare Administration *Online
San Diego

Drexel University - Center for Graduate Studies

Master
Masters of Public Health
Sacramento

University of Phoenix

Master
MBA - Health Care Management
San Jose, Fresno, Sacramento, San Diego, Costa Mesa

Everest College

Diploma
Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
Los Angeles, City of Industry, Alhambra, Hayward, Ontario, Reseda, San Bernardino, San Jose

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

Master
Graduate Certificate-Health Services Management
Anaheim, Colton, Elk Grove, Alhambra, Fremont, Irvine, Long Beach, Pomona, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Sherman Oaks, Daly City, Palmdale, Fresno, West Hills, Oakland

Concorde

Diploma
Medical Administrative Assistant
San Bernardino

Job Outlook and Salaries for Healthcare Management

The healthcare industry is changing rapidly in terms of how and where healthcare is delivered, who will provide the service, and how the service is financed. The healthcare industry requires talented and dedicated professionals to ensure quality service to the patients and to the community. Healthcare professionals are needed in various settings including:

  • Consulting firms
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Insurance organizations
  • Healthcare associations
  • Nursing homes
  • Doctor's offices
  • Mental health organizations
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Public health departments
  • Universities
  • Research institutions

Right now, an estimated 100,000 individuals are working as healthcare management professionals in these institutions. Senior healthcare management positions can be a demanding, yet gratifying career. There are various opportunities for growth and career advancement in healthcare management.

If you choose to pursue a career in this field, you should decide whether you want to specialize in a specific area such as:

  • Marketing and public affairs
  • Medical staff relations
  • Nursing administration
  • Information systems
  • Finance
  • Human resources
  • Patient care services
  • Planning and development

Being focused on a specific field will open career advancement opportunities for you. Healthcare is a business and similar to other business enterprises, it needs skilled individuals who will meet the demands of their work requirements. Healthcare managers will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the delivery of care to the patient.

Work Environment

Some healthcare managers work in private offices while others need to share space with other staffers. People in the healthcare profession typically need to work long hours and being a healthcare manager is no different. Hospitals and nursing care facilities work around the clock and the manager or administrator may be called upon to deal with different types of emergencies. They also travel to inspect satellite facilities and attend meetings.

Expected Salary of Healthcare Managers

As of May 2006, the median salary for healthcare managers was pegged at $73,340. Most of these managers received between $57,240 and $94,780. Around 10% of the highest earning managers received $127,830 while the lowest 10% earned around $45,050. The median earnings in different industries are as follows:

  • Hospitals: $78,660
  • Outpatient care centers: $67,920
  • Doctor's offices: $67,540
  • Nursing care facilities: $66,730
  • Home health care services: $66,720

The earnings of individual healthcare managers vary depending on the size of facility where they work and the scope of their responsibility. According to the Medical Group Management Association, median salary for healthcare managers was $72,875 in practices with one to six doctors, $95,766 in practices with 7-25 doctors, and $132,955 in practices with 26 or more doctors.

Aside from the size of the facility, the specialty where they work on also matters. According to the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management, the highest paid healthcare manager works in gastroenterology; it is closely followed by those that work in dermatology. The lowest paid healthcare managers are in the field of family practice.

Other cities in California

Online Schools

The following is a list of schools that offer online Healthcare Management Education programs.

Independence University

  • MS - Health Services Wellness Promotion
  • MS - Health Services Community Health
  • BS - Health Services Management

OTHER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN CALIFORNIA

Adelante Career Institute

14547 Titus, Van Nuys, California 91402
Telephone:(818) 908-9912
http://adelantecareerinstitute.com

Antelope Valley Medical College

44201 10th St West, Lancaster, California 93534
Telephone:(661) 726-1911 x106
http://avmc.edu

California Institute of Integral Studies

1453 Mission Street, San Francisco, California 94103
Telephone:(415) 575-6100
http://www.ciis.edu

Charles A. Jones Skills and Business Education Center

5451 Lemon Hill Ave, Sacramento, California 95824
Telephone:(916) 433-2600 x1011
http://www.scusd.edu

Concorde Career Colleges

4393 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, California 92113
Telephone:(800) 852-8434
http://www.concorde.edu 111 N. Havana Street, Aurora, California 80010
Telephone:(303) 861-1151
http://www.concorde.edu 3239 Broadway, Kansas City, California 64111
Telephone:(816) 531-5223
http://www.concorde.edu

Kaplan College-Modesto Campus

5172 Kiernan Court, Salida, California 95368
Telephone:(209) 543-7000
http://getinfo.kaplancollege.com/kaplancollegeportal/kaplancollegecampuses/california/modesto/

Skyline College

3300 College Dr, San Bruno, California 94066
Telephone:(650) 738-4100
http://skylinecollege.edu

Stanford University

Stanford, , California 94305
Telephone:(650) 723-2300
http://www.stanford.edu/

West Coast University

4021 Rosewood Ave, Los Angeles, California 90004
Telephone:(877) 505-4928
http://www.westcoastuniversity.edu

Westech College

3491 E. Concours Ave, Ontario, California 91764
Telephone:(909) 980-4474
http://www.westech.edu