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Health Administration Degree: Careers, Salaries and Job Outlook

Drexel LeBow’s Bachelor of Science in Health Administration prepares students to address the business challenges of a complex and changing health care industry. Our graduates are equipped for entry-level staff or leadership positions where they participate in designing and managing critical systems for delivering high-quality health services to diverse populations.

23%

Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

$56,688

Average starting salary for health administration majors

Class of 2024, as of Feb. 5, 2026

Health Administration Career Outlook

Graduates with a background in health administration are prepared for a wide range of entry-level positions in areas such as health care leadership and management, health care consulting, health policy analytics, pharmaceutical sales and more.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for medical and health services managers is projected to grow 23 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations, and the typical entry-level education required is a bachelor’s degree.

What Skills Will You Gain From a Health Administration Degree?

Drexel LeBow’s Bachelor of Science in Health Service Administration provides you with a foundation in general management and economic principles related to health care and services, as well as an understanding of the administrative structure, operations and policies of the health care, services and related industries. Your co-operative education experience helps you understand how to apply what you are learning while developing the confidence and professionalism attractive to future employers.

Drexel Co-op Outcomes

$17

median co-op hourly pay

for health administration majors

45%

of co-op students received a full-time job offer from their co-op employer

LeBow class of 2024

The top co-op employers for health administration students include:

  • AstraZeneca
  • CHOP
  • ECRI Institute
  • GBS/CIDP Foundation
  • International
  • Gift of Life Donor Program
  • KinderCare Learning Center
  • Trinity Health

What Can You Do With a Health Administration Degree?

Graduates pursue opportunities in a wide range of health care settings, such as hospitals, consulting firms, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, clinics, long-term care facilities, public health departments, rehabilitation centers and mental health organizations.

Industries That Hire Health Administration Graduates

  • Government & Public Health Agencies
  • Health Care Advocacy Organizations
  • Health Care Consulting Firms
  • Health Information/Technology Companies
  • Health Marketing Firms
  • Health Analysis and Policy Firms
  • Hospital Administration
  • Managed Care/Insurance Organizations
  • Nonprofit Health & Social Services Agencies
  • Pharmaceutical Corporations
  • Physician Offices/Outpatient Centers
  • Specialty Health Services Facilities

What Do Health Administration Graduates Earn?

The average salary reported one year out for health administration graduates in LeBow’s class of 2024 was $56,688. Salary outlook can vary greatly depending on the local job market, skill level and work experience.

Real Experience. Real Results.

Connect with Us

Our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have about the application process, including which program is right for you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Caitlin Brady

Director, Undergraduate Programs and Recruitment

(215) 571-3570

Gerri C. LeBow Hall 333