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College of Health Sciences
Health Studies

Preparing You to Be a Healthcare Practitioner and Leader


student in professional healcare settingEmployment Outlook

Healthcare is poised to become the largest job sector in the nation by 2030.() The American population is getting older, living longer, and seeking more treatment for chronic conditions. Healthcare needs skilled leadership from to meet these heightened needs. If you are looking to start or advance a , healthcare can be an excellent option.

Jobs and Career Paths

Positions range from clinical work with frequent patient contact to management at private corporations. Because healthcare is such a diverse field, health studies graduates can move both laterally and upward as career interests and goals change. The in 2021 was $101,340.

1. Graduate Allied Health Programs

The reason many students earn a Bachelor’s in Science in Health Studies Pre-Professional degree is to begin preparing for graduate allied health programs. comprise nearly 60% of the healthcare workforce and deliver services involving the evaluation and prevention of diseases and disorders.

Healthcare Clinical Jobs

Job Description

Average Salary

Physical Therapy

Help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain

$95,620

Occupational Therapist

Help patients develop, recover, improve, and maintain the skills needed for daily living and working

$85,570

Physician Assistant

Examine, diagnose, and treat patients on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers.

$121,530

Chiropractor

Treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system

$75,000

Doctor of Osteopathic

Treats the “whole person” approach to medicine rather than just symptoms.

$ 194, 171

Dentists

Diagnose and treat problems with patient’s teeth, gums, and parts of the mouth

$163, 220

Prosthetists

Design, measure, fit and adapt orthopedic braces or prostheses

$75,440

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and

2. Non-clinical Healthcare Jobs

Heath Studies graduates can pursue non-clinical positions that require an in-depth understanding of the healthcare field through the Bachelor of Science in Health Studies Management/Marketing Track. These roles are usually classified as leadership or administrative positions that involve coordinating, supervising, or training others.

Healthcare Management Jobs

Job Description

Average Salary

Medical and Health Services managers

Plan, direct or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, or public health

$101,340

Claims Reviewer/Patient Account Rep

Review health-related claims to determine reasonable costs and authorize payment

$64,710

Health Education Specialist

Teach people about behaviors that promote wellness and implement strategies to improve health of communities

$48,860

Medical Equipment/Pharmaceutical Sales

Sell medical equipment or pharmaceuticals

$62,890

Director of Human Resources

Oversees all human resource operations within an organization

$86,000

Director of Marketing

Plan, direct overall plan to promote company products and services

$50,000

Medical Office Manager

Manage administrative tasks, patient records, handle payroll and budgets

$43,543

Quality Assurance Analyst

Analyzes quality assurance and compliance data and assists in preparing reports.

$55,000

Where Health Studies Graduates Work

Today, healthcare is one of the most diverse employment fields. A bachelor’s in health studies will prepare students for a broad range of healthcare careers. With a BS in Heath Studies, students will gain the skills and experience they need to work in such settings as: