Salary is one factor that leads to overall satisfaction in a career.
After graduation, healthcare management graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $71,660, while the bottom 20% make closer to $33,785. The median grad salary is $49,204.
Healthcare Management graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management is $34,350, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $40,503.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
Highest paying jobs for healthcare management graduates
The highest paying careers for healthcare management graduates are doctor and health services manager, with top salaries averaging around $181,478.
Highest Paying Careers
Avg Pay (USD)
As per most recent US census
Pro tip
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