Bachelor's Degree
Healthcare Administration
Online Bachelor's Degree Program
Bachelor's Degree
Healthcare Administration
Online Bachelor's Degree Program
Becoming an indispensable healthcare provider IS possible
Accreditation | Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
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Transfer credit | Up to 90 approved credits (no expiration date on gen eds) |
Format | 100% online classes with an applied capstone or internship |
Concentrations | Choose 1 of 2 concentrations to shape your degree emphasis |
QuickPaths | Earn dual credit towards an MBA program, or build a foundation to pursue a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration |
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration degree is a 120-credit undergraduate program which prepares you for a career as a healthcare administrator.
The online degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in public and private healthcare delivery, applied healthcare statistics, healthcare finance, management of patient records, and much more.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
You can take classes during the day or in the evening. We strive to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
Classes Start May 6th
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Curriculum
Healthcare Administration program curriculum & classes
Herzing’s Healthcare Administration curriculum is focused on health management, including applied business coursework, healthcare finance, healthcare human resources management, medical law & ethics, topics related to health informatics and technology, and much more. Choose elective coursework nearer to your educational emphasis, such as classes in health information management, business management, or human resources.
All classes are delivered online with one required capstone or internship (internship option may not be available in all areas).
Program | Monthsi | Credits |
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Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration | 32 | 120 |
Required Management Core Courses
All courses, 6.00 semester credit hours, are required.
or BU 630 Project and Operations Management Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
Required Courses in Healthcare Administration
All courses, 38.00 semester credit hours, are required.
or HA 635 Healthcare Human Resources Management Semester Credit Hours 3.00
or HA 620 Healthcare Economics, Finance, and Resource Management Semester Credit Hours 3.00
or HA 625 Healthcare Law and Ethics Semester Credit Hours 3.00
or BU 600 Leadership and Organizational Behavior Semester Credit Hours 3.00
or HA 645 Quality Improvement and Patient Safety in Healthcare Semester Credit Hours 3.00
or BU 654 Health Information Management Semester Credit Hours 3.00
Elective Healthcare Credits
A minimum of 35.00 semester credit hours is required from a combination of healthcare electives and/or credits transferred from the core (non-general education) courses of a healthcare-related associate or diploma program. Students not transferring in 35.00 semester credit hours in healthcare courses may make up the difference with elective courses in healthcare and general electives. ►Transfer Credits in Healthcare All core courses may be transferred from a healthcare-related program to satisfy this requirement. Selection or transfer of courses will be in consultation and with the approval of the student's academic advisor. Note: General education transfer credits are applied under general education. Associate or diploma programs from which healthcare courses may be accepted include, but are not limited to, the following: Dental Administrative Services Dental Assisting Emergency Medical Technician Health Care Management Health Information Management Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist Medical Assisting Services Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Office Administration Nursing ♦ Occupational Therapy Assistant Patient Care Technician Physical Therapist Assistant Radiologic Technology Surgical Technology ♦ Special Note for Herzing University Practical Nursing Diploma Programs: Each course in the following Herzing University practical nursing diploma programs is accepted for full credit towards the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program. Diploma in Practical Nursing—Birmingham Diploma in Practical Nursing—Akron/Brookfield/Kenosha Diploma in Practical Nursing—Orlando/Tampa ◊ Concentration Elective Courses in Healthcare Administration Students have the option to complete courses from the following leadership and managed care concentration areas (these elective courses may be used to fulfill the available 35.00 healthcare elective hours):
Required Capstone or Internship
A minimum of 3.00 semester credit hours are required.
* Enrollment in a student readiness training is required four terms prior to internship course. Successful completion of training is required prior to internship course enrollment.
Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in this bachelor's degree must complete a minimum of 36.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for specific information about courses within each discipline. 12.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social and Behavioral Sciences 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science
Personal and Professional Development Courses
2.00 semester credit hours are required.
Dual Credit
Save time and money by earning dual credit
Students in Herzing University's Healthcare Administration bachelor’s degree program can get a head start on earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Qualifying students can take up to 9 graduate credits while still an undergraduate and apply these credits toward both their BS and MBA degrees.
Healthcare Administration graduates may choose our MBA with a Concentration in Healthcare Management, or consider our Dual Concentration option to add an additional emphasis to your MBA credential.
Our program offers two undergraduate concentrations; they are similar to a major of specialization:
- Leadership
- Managed Care
Concentrations enable a student to customize their healthcare administration and management acumen to their career goals, differentiating them in the workforce with specialized knowledge.
Need help choosing a concentration? Discover what skills are most appropriate for different healthcare administration concentrations and what pathway appeals to you most.
There are 2 possible credentials addressed in the healthcare administration bachelor’s degree program.
Certifications built into concentration courses:
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification (LSSYB) from GoLeanSixSigma
- Certified Specialist Managed Care (CSMC) through Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
Tuition & Cost
Tuition & Cost
When you accept the 10% tuition discount from our Financial Commitment Scholarship, the cost of tuition for the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program is $464 per credit.1
You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, applying for financial aid, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.
Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants, both through Herzing University and several national scholarship websites.
Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.
i. Financial Commitment Scholarship eligibility requirements: Recommended that students limit student loan borrowing to only what is needed to cover the cost of tuition and fees. Students may borrow up to $2,000 in student loans in excess of tuition and fees to cover their cost of attendance and retain eligibility for this scholarship. Excess loan eligibility dependent on individual student situation.
Healthcare Administration bachelor's program enrollment requirements
Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University Healthcare Administration program include:
- Completion of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- No prior allied health degree required: but you may take advantage of an associate degree or other prior learning. You may transfer in up to 90 approved credits to decrease the time it takes to earn your bachelor’s degree.
- Meet and interview with a Herzing University admissions advisor
- Complete an enrollment application
Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District Of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands.
Classes Start May 6th
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What can I do with a bachelor's degree in health administration?
Earning a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration can open up many new, exciting career possibilities. Potential job opportunities for those who earn their Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration include:
- Healthcare Administrator
- Clinical Manager
- Practice Manager
- Residential Care Manager
- Healthcare Manager
As a health administrator or manager, you’ll work closely with other healthcare personnel like nurses, surgeons, physicians, lab techs and others to facilitate and coordinate the delivery of healthcare services.
Medical and Health Services Manager Ranked #3 in 100 Best Jobs of 2023 by U.S. News & World Report
Earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in healthcare management can help you accelerate to higher levels of the profession, including clinical director and other executive roles.
Job outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of medical and health service managers is expected to increase 28% from 2022-2032, much faster than the average across all U.S. occupations.*
Now is a great time to get the education you need to become a healthcare administrator and join a rapidly growing field.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), healthcare administrators and managers earn an average annual salary of $127,980 per year ($61.53 per hour).*
Learn more about how much health administrators and managers can make and their average salary by state.
Individuals seeking a career in management and administrative roles in a hospital or other healthcare facilities may choose a healthcare administration degree to best prepare for those types of leadership roles. Earning a master's degree in health administration can help you better qualify for the leadership jobs you really want.
Students with a stronger interest in public and community health, health and wellness, health policy or health education may prefer to pursue a bachelor’s degree in health sciences.
The benefits of working in health administration include:
- You can work in many different settings, including hospitals, healthcare clinic, long-term care facility, doctor’s offices, insurance companies and government agencies.
- Career mobility is high, as your versatile skillset is applicable in many different environments and gives you more choice in pursuing your career path.
- The field is growing, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimating a 28% increase in employment for medical and health services managers from 2022-2032.*
- You can help people get better, but you don’t necessarily need to be directly involved in patient care and treatment.
Healthcare administrative work settings include hospitals, physician offices, nursing and residential care facilities, outpatient care centers, insurance companies and government agencies. Administrators typically work alongside medical personal in an office environment.
The Herzing University bachelor’s degree program in healthcare administration takes 32 months on average to complete. Depending on your prior transfer credit, you may be able to complete the program a little faster!
Yes! Earning a bachelor’s degree can help you either build from your current experience as a healthcare professional or start a new career a fast-growing field.
Herzing is here to help you take the first step when you’re ready.
Step 1 is earning the education you need to qualify for jobs in healthcare management and begin your career. A bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration will help you build the business skills necessary to succeed as a healthcare manager.
You can take the steps to become a healthcare manager with the support of Herzing University, your lifelong learning partner.
There is a lot of overlap in terminology between roles in healthcare management vs. healthcare administration. However, they are unique career paths requiring distinct sets of skills:
- Healthcare management. Healthcare managers deal in the overall operation of an organization. Their primary role is in leadership and the business side of healthcare. Healthcare managers interact with stakeholders and other board members for organizational direction and planning, usually involves managing more than one department—or an entire clinic.
- Healthcare administration. Healthcare administrators are more concerned with day-to-day operations. An administrator’s focus is on daily staff management and administrative procedures within a department. Healthcare administrators usually report to healthcare managers, and work within individual departments as supervisors or manager support. They may be found in smaller, rural areas as office managers or other similar job titles depending on area, experience and availability.
Smaller healthcare institutions may merge the roles into single positions and use each term interchangeably, but bigger facilities will often specialize into unique roles and differentiate them more clearly in terms of management or administration.
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Accreditations & Disclosures
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.