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Health Care / Administration Jobs and MBA Programs in Oregon
Those looking for careers as healthcare managers should consider the educational and employment opportunities in Oregon. There are currently 2,890 jobs for healthcare managers in Oregon and that number is growing. A 26 percent bump in the number of jobs is projected to put the figure at 3,670 by 2016. This exceeds the national growth trend for healthcare managers. National projections show a rise of just 16 percent over the next 10 years. Healthcare managers plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
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The income for healthcare managers is $44 per hour or $91,000 per year on average in Oregon. Nationally, their income is $43 hourly or $88,000 per year on average.
Oregon, nicknamed the Beaver State, has seen its population grow 11.8 percent to 3,825,657 over the last decade. Salem is the state capital. In 2008, the total number of jobs was 2,339,488 and the average annual income in Oregon was $36,365, which is up from $35,737 the previous year. Unemployment increased to 11.1 percent in 2009, a jump of 4.6 percentage points from the previous year. The number of residents with a college degree is 25.1 percent, which is under the national average.
Wood product manufacturing, lumber construction materials merchant wholesalers, wood panel merchant wholesalers and footwear merchant wholesalers are the top employing fields in Oregon.
Having known landmarks is a staple for Oregon. At 329 feet the Coast Douglas-Fir in Oregon is considered the tallest tree in the state. While being known for many things, one of the most noteworthy, in 1880 a sea cave was discovered near what is now known as Florence. Sea Lion Caves is known to be the largest sea cave in the world.
Health Care / Administration
Healthcare managers plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
While working, they establish work schedules and assignments for staff. Also, they direct recruitment of staff.
