Healthcare Administration, BS-Online

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Program Description

Enroll in Utah's only fully online Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program and become career-ready for the dynamic and growing field of healthcare administration. Our program equips you with practical knowledge, essential skills, and unique experiences to be competitive for various positions within healthcare organizations or businesses offering healthcare-related products and services. You'll gain a solid foundation in management, planning, directing, consulting, and human resources, preparing you to coordinate business activities and lead healthcare operations effectively.

  • Innovative Impact: As a Healthcare Administration graduate, you'll engage in groundbreaking initiatives to enhance access and quality within the healthcare system.
  • Rising Demand: The job outlook for healthcare administrators is projected to grow by 32% over the next decade, driven by increasing demand for medical services and advancements in healthcare technology.
  • Path to Advancement: While a bachelor's degree is the minimum qualification to work as a health administrator, a master's degree is often recommended for career progression. Our program provides the unique experience and knowledge needed to be competitive for graduate school or the healthcare job market.
  • Diverse Career Opportunities: Graduates in Healthcare Administration can pursue various positions within public, private, and non-profit health organizations.

What You'll Learn

By the time you graduate, you’ll be able to:

  • Lead with Integrity: Master the skills to become an effective, ethical, and sustainable leader in healthcare.
  • Manage Like a Pro: Gain expertise in handling healthcare operations, finances, resources, policies, and legalities.
  • Understand the Market: Analyze how public, private, and global markets influence the US healthcare system.
  • Drive Improvement: Use strategic planning, population health strategies, and change management to enhance patient care and quality outcomes.

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Healthcare Administration Careers

  • Clinical Director
  • Healthcare System Director
  • Health Information Management Director

Median Salary $101,400

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 wage data external site and 2022-2032 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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What is My Tuition?

UVU Online provides a top-quality education for in-state and out-of-state students:

 
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I am an undergraduate student residing WITHIN the state of Utah

Fully online undergraduate students residing within the state of Utah while attending classes pay the same tuition rates as students attending in-person classes, as determined by their residency designation.

 
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I am an undergraduate student residing OUTSIDE of the state of Utah

Fully online undergraduate students residing outside of the state of Utah while attending classes pay a flat tuition rate of $270 per credit.

(Must be residing within the United States. Non U.S. citizens residing internationally do not qualify for the flat tuition rate.)

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