Career Opportunities in Health Management and Policy

Health Management
Health management is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States.  Jobs are being created in hospitals, HMOs, physician groups, consulting firms, long term care organizations, benefits departments of large organizations, and in government agencies.  Many of these jobs are for generalists with a broad understanding of the health sector but with some training in management.  Others are for more specific functions within organizations such as finance, purchasing, human resource management, information systems and marketing.  The MPH in Health Management and Policy from the University of North Texas Health Science Center provides the education necessary to qualify for many of these jobs.

Health Policy
Health policy is of great importance to Americans as technology fuels growth in health spending.  Difficult decisions must be made and many of these will be made in the public sector.  The MPH and the DrPh in Health Management and Policy provide solid foundations for students interested in careers in the public and not-for-profit sectors helping executive, legislators, advisory organization and agencies address a wide range of significant policy issues.

Changes in Number of Jobs from 2000 to 2010
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Starting Salaries for Advanced Degree Graduates by Employers
Source: Association of University Programs In Health Administration