Healthcare Management

Make a difference as a leader in healthcare management.

Give back to your community and instill a sense of meaning and purpose in your day-to-day work with the help of a healthcare management degree.

You may be wondering: what does a healthcare management professional do?

Healthcare management professionals plan, direct, and coordinate essential medical and health services. They may manage an entire facility, a specific department or clinical area, or even a medical practice for a specific physician group.

Their work is dynamic–they must adapt to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology in order to effectively carry out policies, processes, and goals for their organizations.

Above all, the work of healthcare management professionals is defined by impact–their responsibilities and contributions directly and positively impact their organizations as well as the communities and people which rely on their healthcare services.

Are you interested in starting or advancing a purposeful career in healthcare management? Take the first step towards achieving your career goals by enrolling in one of CIAT’s healthcare management programs. With CIAT, you can earn the skills, expertise, and experience you need to establish yourself as a leader in the healthcare industry.

Join a fast-growing profession:

For aspiring healthcare management professionals, the employment outlook is bright.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 28% from 2022 to 2032, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.

The field is ripe with employment opportunities–roughly 54,700 job openings for medical and health services managers are projected each year, on average, over the next decade. Additional societal and industry changes are expected to influence employment opportunities in the field. First, as the large baby-boom population ages, the BLS predicts that there should be an increased demand for healthcare services.

Additionally, widespread use of electronic health records (EHRs) within the industry will continue to create demand for managers with knowledge of health information technology and related systems. Across the healthcare industry, healthcare managers will be needed to organize, oversee, and integrate these vital records.

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Growth Potential
Growth Potential

Healthcare management boasts a strong job outlook, with opportunities for employment and advancement in a variety of workplaces, including hospitals, public health centers, nursing homes, insurance companies, academic medical centers, doctor’s offices, surgery centers, research organizations, or pharmaceutical companies.

Earning Potential
Earning Potential

Considered one of the highest paying fields, healthcare and healthcare management give professionals the chance to maximize their earning potential and achieve their own financial goals.

Meaningful Impact
Meaningful Impact

Healthcare management professionals have a unique benefit to their work: they can make a significant difference in the communities they serve and have the opportunity to shape the future of the healthcare industry through their work.

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Associate's Program

AAS in Healthcare Management

  • Program Length: 1 - 2 Years

  • Courses: 17

  • Credits: 64

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Healthcare Management - Frequently Asked Questions

Healthcare Management is a dynamic professional field where leaders plan, direct, and coordinate essential medical and health services. Professionals in this role may manage entire healthcare facilities, specific departments, clinical areas, or medical practices, adapting to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.

Healthcare management is a dynamic field with seemingly endless possibilities. With a degree in healthcare management, you can apply your skills in a variety of workplace settings while also positioning yourself for competitive salary opportunities. At the end of the day, the decision to pursue a healthcare management program is ultimately a personal one, candidates who have strong communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, collaboration, decision-making, and leadership skills may be a good fit for this type of program. If you are unsure about which program path is right for you, connect with one of CIAT’s expert Admissions Advisors. Our dedicated team will work one-on-one with you to help you select a program that aligns with your background and unique goals.

Key skills include:

  • Strong communication abilities
  • Leadership capabilities
  • Technology proficiency
  • Decision-making skills
  • Teamwork
  • Strategic planning
  • Healthcare technology knowledge
  • Regulatory compliance understanding
  • Financial management
  • Data analysis
  • Problem-solving
  • Patient-centered approach

Healthcare management professionals:

  • Directly impact patient care
  • Drive organizational efficiency
  • Bridge clinical and administrative functions
  • Create innovative healthcare solutions
  • Support community health
  • Adapt to complex healthcare environments

CIAT provides:

  • Dedicated Career Services department
  • Skill-focused curriculum
  • Career guidance
  • Practical learning experiences
  • Industry-relevant training

Healthcare management offers multiple advancement paths:

  • Specialization in specific healthcare areas
  • Progression from entry-level to senior leadership roles
  • Opportunities to work in diverse healthcare settings
  • Potential for increased responsibilities and compensation
  • Continuous professional development

The total cost of your program will depend on factors like program length, number of credits, and any applicable scholarships or transfer credits. Our Admissions and Financial Aid team will provide a personalized estimate based on your situation.

The first step is to connect with one of our Admissions Advisors. They'll learn about your unique goals and needs and help you determine the right program path. From there, you can quickly complete our streamlined online application, submit any required documents, and explore financial aid options - all with personalized guidance.

CIAT accepts up to 75% of eligible credits earned from previous institutions, including community colleges, technical schools, and 4-year universities. Our admissions team will evaluate your official transcripts to determine how many credits can be transferred to your desired program.

In addition to standard college coursework, we also accept credits earned through military training, industry certifications, and general education platforms like CLEP, Straighterline, and Sofia Learning. We aim to help you maximize the value of your past educational investments.

CIAT proudly offers military tuition assistance and benefits to service members in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. This includes GI Bill® benefits, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), VA STEM Scholarship, VA Yellow Ribbon Program, Active Duty Tuition Assistance, MyCAA Scholarship Programs, and more. Our financial aid experts will work with you to maximize your available funding.

CIAT students have access to a variety of federal aid options, including:

  • Pell Grants: Need-based grants that provide up to $6,895 per year and don't need to be repaid.

  • Federal Direct Subsidized Loans: Need-based loans where the government pays the interest while you're in school.

  • Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans: Loans where you're responsible for the interest, even while in school.

  • Federal PLUS Loans: Loans available to graduate students or parents of dependent undergraduate students.

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Launch a Career in Healthcare Management

With consistent demand and promising rewards, starting or advancing your healthcare management career can help you meet and exceed your professional milestones. Pursuing a degree in healthcare management can help you better position yourself for competitive roles with top salaries out in the field. In fact, some employers hire candidates with an associate’s degree, while many health services managers typically need a bachelor’s degree to enter the occupation.

CIAT recognizes the importance of healthcare management professionals and the ever-changing environments of healthcare organizations. Our healthcare management degree programs emphasize crucial skills such as communication, technology, teamwork, decision-making processes, and leadership so graduates can not only graduate with a degree, but also the career-ready skills they need to lead and enact change in the field.

Launch a Career in Healthcare Management

Career Opportunities in the field of Healthcare Management

The healthcare industry needs talented professionals to shape the future of the industry. Organizations around the world require healthcare management professionals to effectively and compassionately lead teams, champion change, coordinate services, analyze information, create solutions, and inspire a shared sense of purpose.

Entry Level:

  • Clinical Administrative Assistant
  • Healthcare Administrative
  • Medical Office Assistant

Mid Level:

  • Case Manager
  • Client Relationship Manager
  • Healthcare Finance Manager

Senior Level:

  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Hospital Administrator
  • Practice Administrator
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Earning Potential

Another reason to consider charting your career in healthcare management is the competitive compensation available. In May 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the median annual wage for medical and health services managers was $104,830.

Some of the top industries for healthcare management professionals are:

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Enrollment Deadline - March 8th, 2025

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