Medical and Health Services Managers

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Medical and Health Services Managers does

You oversee hospital departments, clinics, or healthcare facilities, managing budgets, staff, and operations while ensuring quality patient care. You bridge clinical and business needs to improve healthcare delivery and efficiency.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

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• Financial Managers — $166,570/yr
• Computer and Information Systems Managers — $175,140/yr