Best institutions to study Health and Medical Administrative Services
Any instructional program in health and medical administrative services not listed above.
91 U.S. institutions graduated 3,295 Health and Medical Administrative Services students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 51.0799, a specialization of Health and Medical Administrative Services (CIP 51.07), and leads most directly to the Healthcare Support Workers, All Other occupation (BLS SOC 31-9099).
About Health and Medical Administrative Services programs
Any instructional program in health and medical administrative services not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Health and Medical Administrative Services program prepares students for a variety of roles in the healthcare administration field. It is designed for individuals interested in managing healthcare facilities, overseeing healthcare operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This program is suitable for those looking to enter a growing industry that plays a crucial role in patient care delivery.
Students in this program gain knowledge in healthcare management, medical billing, and patient record management. Coursework often includes topics such as healthcare laws, ethics, and information systems, equipping graduates with the skills needed to support healthcare operations effectively.
Credentials awarded
What Health and Medical Administrative Services graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Bachelor's degree1,592 graduates / yr · 25 institutions48%
- Associate's degree628 graduates / yr · 24 institutions19%
- Master's degree442 graduates / yr · 9 institutions13%
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years309 graduates / yr · 15 institutions9.4%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year217 graduates / yr · 26 institutions6.6%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate88 graduates / yr · 8 institutions2.7%
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship19 graduates / yr · 2 institutions0.6%
Graduates over time
Health and Medical Administrative Services completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2,852 |
| 2013 | 2,567 |
| 2014 | 2,084 |
| 2015 | 2,176 |
| 2016 | 2,121 |
| 2017 | 2,060 |
| 2018 | 2,406 |
| 2019 | 2,423 |
| 2020 | 2,141 |
| 2021 | 2,247 |
| 2022 | 2,245 |
| 2023 | 2,006 |
| 2024 | 3,167 |
| 2025 | 3,295 |
Top 50 institutions for Health and Medical Administrative Services, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NHPrivate not-for-profitBachelor'sMaster's | 1,292 | 43% | $34,565 | $50,619 |
| 2 | Northeastern University Boston, MAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 333 | 91% | $18,925 | $41,557 |
| 3 | The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest Houston, TXPrivate for-profitAssociate's | 121 | 47% | $28,425 | $34,266 |
| 4 | Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, MSPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 92 | 45% | — | — |
| 5 | CDE Career Institute Tannersville, PAPrivate for-profitAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 87 | 63% | $29,396 | $22,125 |
| 6 | Martinsburg College Cheyenne, WYPrivate for-profitAssociate's | 77 | 60% | $12,163 | $21,374 |
| 7 | The College of Health Care Professions - McAllen Campus McAllen, TXPrivate for-profitAssociate's | 67 | 77% | $26,617 | $27,690 |
| 8 | George Washington University Washington, DCPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sDoctoralPost-degree cert. | 65 | 84% | $29,789 | — |
| 9 | Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OHPublicBachelor's | 57 | 48% | — | $45,324 |
| 10 | Hinds Community College Raymond, MSPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 52 | 43% | — | $29,949 |
| 11 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NEPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 51 | 33% | $29,230 | $52,634 |
| 12 | North Shore Community College Danvers, MAPublicAssociate's | 49 | 18% | — | $33,638 |
| 13 | University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MDPublicPost-degree cert. | 40 | — | — | — |
| 14 | The College of Health Care Professions - San Antonio San Antonio, TXPrivate for-profitAssociate's | 28 | 64% | $27,852 | $27,690 |
| 15 | Meridian Community College Meridian, MSPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 27 | 34% | — | $27,890 |
| 16 | College of Health Care Professions Houston, TXPrivate for-profitAssociate's | 27 | 75% | $30,518 | $27,690 |
| 17 | Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin, GAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 26 | 58% | — | — |
| 18 | The College of Health Care Professions - Austin Austin, TXPrivate for-profitAssociate's | 26 | 64% | $27,517 | $31,619 |
| 19 | University of Cincinnati - Clermont College Batavia, OHPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 25 | 24% | — | $34,507 |
| 20 | Community College of Beaver County Monaca, PAPublicAssociate's | 25 | 12% | — | — |
| 21 | The College of Health Care Professions - South San Antonio San Antonio, TXPrivate for-profitAssociate's | 25 | 73% | $29,205 | $34,266 |
| 22 | The College of Health Care Professions - Dallas Dallas, TXPrivate for-profitAssociate's | 24 | 63% | $28,114 | $31,619 |
| 23 | University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Cincinnati, OHPublicPost-degree cert. | 23 | 75% | — | $57,183 |
| 24 | Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown, VAPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 23 | 45% | — | — |
| 25 | The College of Health Care Professions - Fort Worth Fort Worth, TXPrivate for-profitAssociate's | 23 | 70% | $27,961 | $27,690 |
| 26 | Wichita State University - Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Wichita, KSPublicAssociate's | 21 | 43% | — | — |
| 27 | Southwest University at El Paso El Paso, TXPrivate for-profitBachelor's | 21 | 59% | $19,240 | $25,851 |
| 28 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, ALPublicMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 20 | 64% | — | $40,285 |
| 29 | Lane Community College Eugene, ORPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 20 | 20% | — | — |
| 30 | Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico Aguadilla, PRPrivate not-for-profitAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 20 | 64% | $7,083 | — |
| 31 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 19 | 34% | $22,697 | $49,916 |
| 32 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 18 | — | — | $41,557 |
| 33 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, COPublicBachelor's | 17 | 32% | — | $46,461 |
| 34 | Virginia Highlands Community College Abingdon, VAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 17 | 40% | — | — |
| 35 | University of North Alabama Florence, ALPublicBachelor's | 16 | 55% | — | — |
| 36 | University of Louisville Louisville, KYPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 16 | 61% | — | — |
| 37 | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Minneapolis, MNPublicMaster'sDoctoral | 16 | 85% | — | $52,113 |
| 38 | Jones County Junior College Ellisville, MSPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 16 | 41% | — | — |
| 39 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WVPublicMaster's | 16 | 65% | — | $39,229 |
| 40 | University of Providence Great Falls, MTPrivate not-for-profitMaster'sBachelor'sAssociate's | 15 | 28% | $20,500 | — |
| 41 | National Louis University Chicago, ILPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 14 | 30% | $18,904 | $46,203 |
| 42 | Holmes Community College Goodman, MSPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 14 | 39% | — | $23,986 |
| 43 | Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap, VAPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 14 | 48% | — | — |
| 44 | Flint Hills Technical College Emporia, KSPublicAssociate's | 13 | 68% | — | — |
| 45 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 13 | 32% | — | $25,738 |
| 46 | GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 11 | 29% | — | $33,379 |
| 47 | Southwestern College Chula Vista, CAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 11 | 35% | — | — |
| 48 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KYPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 11 | 56% | — | $44,516 |
| 49 | Eastern Oregon University La Grande, ORPublicBachelor's | 11 | 43% | — | — |
| 50 | American College of Healthcare and Technology Riverside, CAPrivate for-profitAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 65% | $16,950 | $27,783 |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Health and Medical Administrative Services field (CIP 51.07) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 30 states & territories
Where Health and Medical Administrative Services graduates come from. Each state links to all Health and Medical Administrative Services programs offered there.
Careers & outlook
The payoff after graduation: occupation 31-9099, Healthcare Support Workers, All Other, and its national outlook.
Graduates of the Health and Medical Administrative Services program can pursue careers as Healthcare Support Workers and other related positions. With an annual growth rate of 3.5% and approximately 14,400 job openings each year, the median wage for these roles is around $46,050, typically requiring a high school diploma or equivalent.
Top-paying metros
Career pathways for CIP 51.0799
The occupations the NCES crosswalk maps this 6-digit code to, with BLS pay and 10-year outlook.
| Occupation | US median pay | Growth | Openings / yr | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Healthcare Support Workers, All Otherprimary SOC 31-9099 | $48,430 | +3.5% About as fast as average | ~14,400 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Related careers
Other Health and Medical Administrative Services specializations
The 23 other 6-digit CIP codes under Health and Medical Administrative Services (CIP 51.07).
- Health/CIP 51.0701
Health Care Administration/ Management 28,580 graduates / yr704 institutions - Health Information/CIP 51.0707
Medical Records Technology/ Technician 12,261 graduates / yr314 institutions - Medical Insurance Specialist/CIP 51.0714
Medical Biller 11,432 graduates / yr160 institutions - Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CIP 51.0713
Coder 10,263 graduates / yr355 institutions - Medical Administrative/CIP 51.0716
Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 6,024 graduates / yr223 institutions - Medical Office Assistant/CIP 51.0710
Specialist 4,612 graduates / yr186 institutions - Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/CIP 51.0702
Management 3,432 graduates / yr63 institutions - Health Information/CIP 51.0706
Medical Records Administration/ Administrator 2,865 graduates / yr126 institutions - Medical Office Management/CIP 51.0705
Administration 2,627 graduates / yr115 institutions - Medical/CIP 51.0711
Health Management and Clinical Assistant/ Specialist 1,344 graduates / yr20 institutions - Medical Reception/CIP 51.0712
Receptionist 962 graduates / yr37 institutions - Clinical Research CoordinatorCIP 51.0719342 graduates / yr25 institutions
- Healthcare InnovationCIP 51.0722284 graduates / yr16 institutions
- Long Term Care Administration/CIP 51.0718
Management 148 graduates / yr23 institutions - Health Unit Coordinator/CIP 51.0703
Ward Clerk 109 graduates / yr11 institutions - Regulatory Science/CIP 51.0720
Affairs partial data95 graduates / yr7 institutions - Medical Office Computer Specialist/CIP 51.0709
Assistant partial data75 graduates / yr7 institutions - Health Unit Manager/CIP 51.0704
Ward Supervisor partial data38 graduates / yr5 institutions - Medical Transcription/CIP 51.0708
Transcriptionist partial data30 graduates / yr9 institutions - Medical Staff Services Technology/CIP 51.0717
Technician partial data29 graduates / yr5 institutions - Disease Registry Data ManagementCIP 51.0721partial data28 graduates / yr5 institutions
- Health/CIP 51.0715
Medical Claims Examiner limited data11 graduates / yr1 institutions - Healthcare Information Privacy Assurance and SecurityCIP 51.0723limited data7 graduates / yr2 institutions
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Common questions
What degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn a Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, Master's degree, or an award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years.
How many colleges offer this program in the U.S.?+
There are 91 colleges offering the Health and Medical Administrative Services program across the United States.
What is the job outlook for graduates?+
The job outlook is about as fast as average, with an annual growth rate of 3.5% and 14,400 openings each year.
What is the median wage for careers in this field?+
The median wage for careers in Health and Medical Administrative Services is approximately $46,050.
What is the CIP code for Health and Medical Administrative Services?+
Health and Medical Administrative Services is CIP 51.0799 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Health and Medical Administrative Services (CIP 51.07). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in health and medical administrative services not listed above.
How many institutions offer Health and Medical Administrative Services programs?+
91 U.S. institutions reported Health and Medical Administrative Services graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 30 states & territories, awarding 3,295 credentials in the year. That is 3.7% of all Health and Medical Administrative Services graduates.
How much do Health and Medical Administrative Services graduates earn?+
Earnings are not published at the 6-digit CIP level by any federal source. The Healthcare Support Workers, All Other occupation, which Health and Medical Administrative Services most directly leads to, pays a median of $48,430 a year nationally (BLS OEWS May 2025), and graduates of the broader Health and Medical Administrative Services field report median earnings of $35,024 one year after graduation (College Scorecard).
About the data on this page
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Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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