Projected Career Growth
Local employers are excited by the mix of skills students will learn in the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Integrated Healthcare Management program, and see great potential for these graduates to excel in the workplace. During the BAS development process, many local employers gave input on what should be in the curriculum, and the program heavily reflects their input.
New Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Washington
Governor Inslee signed HB 1661 on July 6, 2017 creating the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The DCYF will restructure how the state serves at-risk children and youth with the goal of producing better outcomes in all Washington communities.
The department will be increasing their budget for staffing to reduce caseloads and better serve the community. This directly impacts the graduates of the BAS in Integrated Healthcare Management program by providing more career opportunities. Please visit the website of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families for more information.
King and Snohomish Counties
The number of reported openings in Snohomish and King counties that graduates of the Integrated Healthcare Management program would be great candidates for are huge, and also expected to grow.
The following chart highlights careers requiring bachelors degrees in related fields, such as the BAS in Integrated Healthcare Management.
| Occupation Title | Avg. Annual Salary** | Total Average Annual Job Openings (2013-2018)* |
Total Average Annual Job Openings (2018-2023)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teachers | $30,470 | 228 | 236 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $48,387 | 106 | 104 |
| Recreation Workers | $29,664 | 86 | 81 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $71,647 | 68 | 69 |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | $45,973 | 63 | 55 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $48,072 | 47 | 45 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist, All Other | $47,596 | 33 | 33 |
| Educational Administrators (Preschool/Child Care) | $43,885 | 34 | 35 |
| Total: | 665 | 658 |
Sources: *Washington State Employment Security Department, Labor Market and Economic Analysis Division, Employment Projections: Long-Term Occupational Projections (2013-2023) for King and Snohomish Counties, WA
**Washington State Employment Security Department, Labor Market and Economic Analysis Division, 2015 Occupational employment and wage estimates For Seattle-Bellevue-Everett MD.