Job Outlook for Health-Related Industries
Healthcare Sector to Add Thousands of New Jobs by 2033
There is an increasing demand for knowledgeable professionals across the health ecosystem who can apply an interdisciplinary understanding of management science, social sciences, and improvement science to the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and related sectors. The top positions and salaries in these fields often require professionals with advanced degrees ready to take a holistic view and approach the challenges and opportunities in their industries.
29%
Employment of medical and health services managers is predicted to grow 29% by 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
148,400
The U.S. Bureau of Labor projects 148,400 openings in physical and social science occupations annually through 2033.
1.9 Million
Between now and 2033, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates there will be around 1.9 million openings each year in healthcare occupations.
Student & Alumni Testimonials
Advance Your Career in the Health Ecosystem
Andrew Scaplen, MHA
Director, Customer Onboarding at athenahealth
During my time in the program, I was promoted to a director position in my organization. I attribute much of my success in the interview process to many of the lessons I learned from the MHA program that empowered me to think more strategically and on a leadership level.
Kristen Pilkington, MHA
Senior Advancement Officer, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
As an undergraduate English major, working with datasets was initially daunting to me. After completing the Finance course and Healthcare Analytics, I am now the go-to data person in my office, and these skills have been beneficial as I pivot my career into the health ecosystem.
Jorge Gonzalez, MHA
Senior Enlisted Leader, 612th Theater Operations Group, United States Air Force
Although I did not previously have a healthcare background, the program has prepared me for the next step in my career—a pivot from the military into healthcare.
Olivia Sierra, MHA
Senior Administrative Manager, Primary Care, Division of General Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
This degree will give me the tools to grow my career in healthcare. In my current role, my skill set qualifies me for many opportunities, but I’m missing the advanced degree that is often needed in an academic medical center.
Where Do MHA Students and Alumni Work?
Our students and graduates work in a variety of health-related industries and environments across the health ecosystem, including hospitals and health systems, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, digital health, and government and nonprofit work, as well as technical and managerial consulting services.
Current alumni job titles & salaries:*
Medical and health services managers: $110,680
Administrative services manager: $106,470
Director of emergency management: $83,690
*Salary data is based on national median annual wages, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025
100% of MHA Graduates work in a health-related field. 84% are in an associate, senior, or executive-level position within a health system.*
* 2020-2021 program survey results
