Career Outlook

All organizations require strong leaders to keep things running smoothly. Careers in management, international business and health administration all offer strong paths for those looking to lead. Whether overseeing a single department, coordinating operations across global markets or managing the business side of the healthcare industry.

Education and Training

Leaders and managers must be familiar with management principles and practices and know how and when to put them into practice. Most managerial positions require competency in a specific field of the job functions and no formal degree; however, obtaining a formal education in management provides more opportunities for career advancement and allows for increased positive outcomes in the workplace.

How much does this job pay?

The median annual wage for management occupations was in May 2024. The middle 50 percent earned between . The bottom 25 percent earned about , and the top 25 percent earned from . Medical and health services managers, specifically, earned a median of .

How many jobs are there?

In all fields of management, about jobs were held in the United States in 2023. Management of companies and enterprises held about jobs, and medical and health services managers held about jobs in 2024. Florida ranks among the states with the highest employment level in Management Occupations, employing jobs in 2023.

What about the future?

Employment is projected to grow faster than the average from 2024 to 2034. An average estimate of  jobs are projected to open each year. Job opportunities should be good, especially for applicants with work experience in healthcare and strong business management skills. Employment of managers is expected to grow significantly in the years to come, faster than the average for all occupations.

Medical and health services managers alone are projected to grow from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment of managers is expected to grow significantly in the years to come, faster than the average for all occupations.

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