Should I get an Associates or Masters Degree in Health Administration?
Asked by MeloMelo
Hi Guys I hope you can help me out on this. Qualified people working in the healthcare field are free to tell it as it is too! I just finished up an MBA and a Masters in Strategic Marketing, but am moving back to the States next year because as a native English speaker in France (husband is French—but he can make the move with me as he works in software) since 3 years despite my qualifications, I just couldn't advance in my career—after a year and a half I finally landed a position as an intern, but with no job offer in sight I am aiming to get into the health care sector as it looks promising in terms of careers and career progression. So should I go ahead and do a Masters in Health Administration or just do an Associates since I already have general business competencies? I’ve read that the industry is pretty competitive and that a Masters in Health related studies only qualifies you for an entry level position –which is fine by me! I just want to start working again! Am willing to pay my dues! I would be doing it online from University of Phoenix(expensive!!!) while I hopefully will have a small job in NY or NJ to pay my bills and my tuition (per credit of course!!) Do people in the field take an Associates degree seriously? Position I am aiming for first before climbing my way up: Assistant Administrator. Thanks for your help!

Best Answer:
You have 2 Master's Degrees! Why would you need another one? I don't know you but I know the way how most people get jobs in the healthcare field in the US. And it's not what you know but who you know (for the most part). With two Masters Degrees (MBA is very attractive in the USA) you should be totally fine. I have my MHA that I got from Penn State and I am currently working in a one year fellowship. What you really need to do is to try and network with individuals to try and find a job for yourself. I honestly don't think getting more education (at this point) will be useful for you, rather you need to network and find people in the healthcare field that can help land you a job. Linkedin.com might be a good start for you, but also I would start contacting and sending your resume to hospitals in the area where you are moving to. Remember you already have the education requisite with 2 masters degrees, all you need now is to meet the right people that will land you your job.