The U.S. health system is the largest industry in the nation. The fields of public health and health services administration are experiencing rapid employment growth. Department graduates can pursue multiple career paths, including positions in health services management or policy analysis and evaluation. Graduates work with:
- Health care organizations (hospitals, group practices, clinics and long-term care facilities)
- Public health agencies at the local, state and federal levels
- Nonprofit community-based organizations
- Managed care organizations
- Industry, pharmaceutical and other proprietary organizations
Graduates may have one or more roles including:
- Planning, directing and coordinating the delivery of health services
- Improving efficiency and quality of health services
- Developing and analyzing health policy
- Planning, developing, managing and evaluating health programs
- Managing human resources
- Developing financial reports and budgets
- Leading health professional teams
A career in health services administration offers management and advancement potential, a visible and valued role in the community, and the opportunity to improve the health and health care of the populations served. A career in health services administration also has excellent earning potential. Median annual earnings of wage and salary of medical and health services managers were $73,340 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $57,240 and $94,780.
University Career Services at ETSU: The University Career Services Office provides a number of specific and broad range services for undergraduate and graduate students, and alumni. By clicking on the link above you will have an opportunity to navigate their website and discover a full range of services including:
- CV and resume development
- Critique of cover letters and required application correspondence
- Position searches in the public health arena
- Employer information and websites
- Salary surveys and projections
- Cost of living data
- Interview strategy and practice interviews
- Many other career-related support services
Career Planning (.ppt)
Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce Jobs and Careers
American Public Health Association CareerMart
ExploreHEALTHCareers.org Public Health
Public Health Employment Connection
Public Health Employment Connection
Association of State and Territorial Health Officers (ASTHO)
National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO)