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Health/Medical Admin Services at Portland State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health/Medical Admin Services, consider the program at Portland State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Portland State University is in Portland, OR.
Online Class Availability at Portland State University
Distance learning is available at Portland State University. Among 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Health/Medical Admin Services Rankings at Portland State University
Use these rankings to compare Portland State University’s Health/Medical Admin Services program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #8 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #22 of 133 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #57 of 134 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #184 of 915 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #387 of 928 |
Earnings for Health/Medical Admin Services Graduates from Portland State University
Graduates of Portland State University’s Health/Medical Admin Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,806 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $78,147 |
| 4 years | $84,480 |
| 5 years | $89,636 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health/Medical Admin Services graduates from Portland State University earn a median of $84,480, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Health/Medical Admin Services Concentrations at Portland State University
This Health/Medical Admin Services program at Portland State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Care Management | 24 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health/Medical Admin Services Graduates
Students who finish Health/Medical Admin Services program at Portland State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Health/Medical Admin Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical Records Specialists | $153,246 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $47,251 |
| Endoscopy Technicians | $40,643 |
| Medical Assistants | $32,137 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $27,636 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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