<p>Hi Guys,</p>
<p>So I haven't personally found a thread on here that is asking the same question(s) I have, nor could I find a healthcare section, so here it goes:</p>
<p>Background:
I just got into USC's Masters of Health Administration (MHA) program this past week however their classes begin in 3 weeks (August 26). Time is of the essence so I have to decide by this weekend so I can get a move on everything.
I also just started a new job about 7 weeks ago at Bloom Energy (energy industry) as an Operations Admin. within Supply Chain Management, however I am on contract (no guarantee as to when it will be terminated or what the opportunity is for me to become a full benefit employee). At the moment I am not quite sure if this is a field I'd like to stick to or not, the opportunity came so I took it. I am currently residing in the Bay Area, so I would also have to consider living expenses, etc. if I did attend USC.</p>
<p>Questions:
Can anybody tell me the pros or cons to enrolling into the MHA program at USC, either by experience, research or what you've heard?</p>
<p>I do understand that it is accredited by CAHME, and ranked 36 - does this help or hurt me post graduation in any way?</p>
<p>Is the high tuition worth the investment? Examples?</p>
<p>Likelihood of getting a job right out after graduation? (I know there's a 1000 hour residency requirement which I feel definitely helps).</p>
<p>Starting salary after graduation?</p>
<p>I eventually want to do a Masters/MBA anyways, however would it be worth waiting another year to reapply to a wider variety of colleges? (I only applied to and got into USC's MHA and CSULB's MSHCA - late applicant). For what reasons?</p>
<p>How is the healthcare sector growing and would you consider this a field worth going into? I'm putting more emphasis into Operations & Management.</p>
<p>I'm trying to weight out if it is more beneficial to invest the next 2 years in this program with hopes of getting a much higher salary out of college so I can pay it back or if I should stick to my current job. I would be more willing to stick to my current job if I was working as a permanent employee with full benefits and regular salary as opposed to my contractor making money off of me. However I am getting cut short with my earnings and I'm not sure what direction the current job is taking me.</p>
<p>Any information would be greatly appreciated!</p>