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Healthcare Administration (Online)
Alvernia University’s online Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration program prepares students to pursue job opportunities in a wide variety of career options in this growing and popular field. The online program gives you the flexibility to study at your own pace at a place of your choosing while learning from faculty who are highly experienced in the field.
This program is also available in a hybrid format with courses primarily offered fully online and some evening courses via Zoom or on campus.
- Program Length:
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2.00 or 4.00 Years
- Course Length:
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7 Weeks
- Tuition:
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$675 Per Credit
- Study Format:
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Online
- Credit Hours:
- 123
Fast-Growing Profession
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 29 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than average for all occupations. The median annual wage in 2024 was $117,960.
Varied Job Options
Graduates can pursue a variety of careers, including:
- Ambulatory surgical centers
- Assisted living facilities
- Managed-care organizations
- Nursing homes
- Physician practices
- Public health centers
- Retirement centers
- Medical equipment companies
- Insurance companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Hospital and nursing home administrators
Topics Of Study
- Fundamentals of healthcare science, including medical ethics, legal obligations and the human body
- Critical thinking and writing for healthcare science
- The importance of health literacy and how to overcome its barriers
- Organizational principles and practices for managing health service organizations
- The strengths and challenges within the U.S. healthcare system
- Through a capstone course, you will research and develop a healthcare science project that aligns with your professional goals.
Program Overview
- Application Instructions
For admission into Alvernia’s online healthcare administration degree, you must have a 2.0 GPA or higher. To apply:- Speak to an enrollment counselor
- Complete an application
- Provide evidence of high school completion/graduation. Documentation may include high school transcript, diploma, GED scores, or equivalent. This requirement may be waived if an official college transcript is provided to validate completion of 15 credits or more from an accredited school.
- Submit official transcripts of all previous college work (if applicable)
- Submit a copy of DD214 from military (if applicable).
- Financing Your Education
There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about tuition, the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. Alvernia’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.
- Program Accreditation
- Alvernia University’s Business Department programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP).
- Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.