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The BLS projects job growth in this occupation at 23 percent over the coming decade, making it the sixth fastest-growing profession in the BLS ranking. The annual median salary for medical and health services managers was $117,960 in May 2024.

Healthcare has long been one of the most dynamic sectors of the global economy. Medical and health services managers, often called healthcare administrators, play a critical role in ensuring that healthcare organizations operate efficiently, deliver high-quality care, and remain financially sustainable.

These professionals plan, direct, and coordinate medical services across hospitals, clinics, public health agencies, and other healthcare settings. Their responsibilities range from budgeting and workforce management to regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and technology implementation.

Liliya Roberts, MD, MS, ACHE, portfolio director for global health management at t ��������, discusses the value healthcare managers bring to organizations.

"Medical and health services managers serve as the strategic and operational backbone of healthcare organizations," said Roberts. “They manage the complex systems, information technologies, and regulatory requirements used to ensure that physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams have the resources and organizational structures needed to deliver safe and effective care.

“For students seeking a career that combines leadership, impact, and long-term career growth, healthcare management offers an opportunity to shape the future of healthcare while improving the lives of patients and communities."

UMGC's programs can help prepare you for these roles by providing theoretical knowledge as well as applied leadership skills, data literacy, and an understanding of healthcare systems. Our online bachelor’s degree in health services management can help you build the foundation for a rewarding early and middle level career in the healthcare sector, health information management, and technology.

For graduates seeking advanced skills, the healthcare administration master's can prepare you for leadership roles in health systems analysis and sustainability, policy and compliance assurance and executive leadership in the healthcare sector. The CAHIIM-accredited MS in health information management and technology offers career-advancing skills in health informatics information management and digital health and can help you to prepare for RHIA, CAHIMS, and CPHIMS certification exams.

Another way to boost your skills and credentials quickly is with the CAHIIM-accredited undergraduate certificate in health information management and data analytics, or one of three graduate certificates in global health management, long-term care administration, or digital health leader.

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This is an umbrella category representing a group of related occupations that together are projected by BLS to grow at 17 percent through 2034, with about 48,300 openings per year on average. Median salary for professionals in this group is $59,190 per year. These professionals support individuals experiencing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, and substance use issues.

Phyllis Medina, portfolio director for psychology at t ��������, describes how counselors support ethical, culturally responsive care across a variety of settings by improving continuity of care, strengthening engagement, and reducing preventable escalation.

"Counselors add value across diverse settings,” said Medina. “In healthcare and community agencies, they help clients navigate services, build coping skills, and reduce the likelihood of repeated crises. In schools, they support early identification of concerns and contribute to stronger referral pathways. In workplaces, they expand access to support, connect employees to appropriate resources, and provide steady guidance during high‑stress periods.”

Our undergraduate degree in psychology builds the foundation and can be an excellent starting point for entry roles close to clinical environments and the counseling pipeline. The master’s program in clinical professional counseling is designed to help you build the skills, knowledge, and expertise to become a professional counselor trained to offer compassionate, effective care.

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University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and servicemembers. UMGC is accredited by the and is a constituent institution of the . The university has repeatedly received awards and recognition for our innovative educational programs and commitment to excellence.

Most recently, UMGC has been recognized as a and ranked in the by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

UMGC is there to support you along your academic journey, and that starts by matching you with a success coach who will help keep your education on track and your goals within reach. You’ll learn from our faculty of successful and experienced scholar-practitioners, many of whom are leaders in their fields.

, register, and get expert advising all from your electronic device, virtually anywhere in the world. As a UMGC student or alumnus, you'll always have access to lifetime career services to help you in your job search and career development, no matter where you are in your career.

To provide a truly online experience, we’ve replaced bulky, expensive textbooks with no-cost digital course materials in most courses. And with multiple start dates, a streamlined admissions process, and credit for prior learning and experience, you can get started sooner and finish faster, for less.

If you're considering a career making a positive impact on people and organizations in any of these high-demand fields, the undergraduate and graduate programs at t �������� can help you get started.