Preparing You to Be a Healthcare Practitioner and Leader
Employment Outlook
Healthcare is poised to become the largest job sector in the nation by 2030.(BLS, 2022) The American population is getting older, living longer, and seeking more treatment
for chronic conditions. Healthcare needs skilled leadership from medical and health services managers to meet these heightened needs. If you are looking to start or advance a career in a growing field, healthcare can be an excellent option.
Jobs and Career Paths
Positions range from clinical work with frequent patient contact to management at
private corporations. Because healthcare is such a diverse field, health studies graduates
can move both laterally and upward as career interests and goals change. The median annual wage for medical and health services managers in 2021 was $101,340.
1. Graduate Allied Health Programs
The reason many students earn a Bachelor’s in Science in Health Studies Pre-Professional degree is to begin preparing for graduate allied health programs. Allied health professionals comprise nearly 60% of the healthcare workforce and deliver services involving the
evaluation and prevention of diseases and disorders.
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Healthcare Clinical Jobs
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Job Description
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Average Salary
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Physical Therapy
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Help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain
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$95,620
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Occupational Therapist
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Help patients develop, recover, improve, and maintain the skills needed for daily
living and working
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$85,570
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Physician Assistant
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Examine, diagnose, and treat patients on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other
healthcare workers.
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$121,530
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Chiropractor
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Treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system
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$75,000
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Doctor of Osteopathic
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Treats the “whole person” approach to medicine rather than just symptoms.
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$ 194, 171
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Dentists
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Diagnose and treat problems with patient’s teeth, gums, and parts of the mouth
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$163, 220
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Prosthetists
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Design, measure, fit and adapt orthopedic braces or prostheses
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$75,440
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Occupational Outlook Handbook
2. Non-clinical Healthcare Jobs
Heath Studies graduates can pursue non-clinical positions that require an in-depth
understanding of the healthcare field through the Bachelor of Science in Health Studies Management/Marketing Track. These roles are usually classified as leadership or administrative positions that
involve coordinating, supervising, or training others.
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Healthcare Management Jobs
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Job Description
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Average Salary
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Medical and Health Services managers
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Plan, direct or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, or public
health
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$101,340
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Claims Reviewer/Patient Account Rep
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Review health-related claims to determine reasonable costs and authorize payment
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$64,710
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Health Education Specialist
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Teach people about behaviors that promote wellness and implement strategies to improve
health of communities
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$48,860
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Medical Equipment/Pharmaceutical Sales
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Sell medical equipment or pharmaceuticals
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$62,890
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Director of Human Resources
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Oversees all human resource operations within an organization
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$86,000
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Director of Marketing
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Plan, direct overall plan to promote company products and services
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$50,000
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Medical Office Manager
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Manage administrative tasks, patient records, handle payroll and budgets
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$43,543
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Quality Assurance Analyst
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Analyzes quality assurance and compliance data and assists in preparing reports.
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$55,000
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Where Health Studies Graduates Work
Today, healthcare is one of the most diverse employment fields. A bachelor’s in health
studies will prepare students for a broad range of healthcare careers. With a BS in
Heath Studies, students will gain the skills and experience they need to work in such
settings as:
- Hospitals, clinics, physicians’ office, patient care facilities
- Medical laboratories
- Nursing and residential care facilities
- Insurance companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Federal or State Government
- Nonprofit organizations
- Urgent Care
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