Careers
Where can an MHA from the University of Illinois take you? Wherever you want to go! Our MHA alumni work in a wide variety of meaningful careers in clinics, consulting firms, hospitals, and insurance companies. The strength and flexibility of an MHA degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign allows our alumni to build a strong career in the specific field and setting of their choice.
Where will the Illinois MHA take you?
MHA graduates work in a variety of locations and industries including:
- Government Agencies
- Home Health Agencies
- Hospitals
- Insurance Companies
- Long-Term Care Facilities
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Physician Offices
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Surgery Centers
- Urgent Care Centers
Within these settings, MHA graduates hold roles in:
- Accreditation
- Clinical Leadership
- Compliance
- Consulting
- Data Analytics
- Finance
- Operations Leadership
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Strategic Planning
The career outlook for MHA graduates is very strong, with median pay in the industry at $101,340. Job growth in the field is projected to increase by 32 percent this decade and 92 percent of our students were employed within one year of graduation.