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online bsha degree
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
online bsha degree
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
Bachelor's degree
4 years
Approximate Program Length
120
Total Credits
$398
Cost per Credit
Online & campus
Format
Get into the business side of patient care, and help healthcare organizations better deliver patient outcomes. Our Bachelor of Science in Health Administration degree can help you gain skills for a variety of healthcare facilities.
Coursework in this program, and its four elective track options, align with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s (HIMSS) rigorous standards for quality health information technology or healthcare education, and we’ve been named an Approved Education Partner (AEP).
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Compliance
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Information Management
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Quality Management
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Leadership
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Management
Earn skills course by course
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Showcase new skills in weeks – not years – as you pursue your degree.
Courses
Schedule
Both the on-campus and online healthcare administration degrees feature the same courses, and your academic advisor will help you schedule them.
If you are located in Phoenix, this program may be offered as Blended. This means you’ll start at the Phoenix campus to complete your general education courses, and then transition to online learning for your core program courses.
What you'll learn
When you earn your Bachelor of Science in Health Administration degree, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.
You'll learn how to:
- Evaluate a health care organization from a market-based perspective.
- Evaluate financial and economic issues in the health care industry.
- Evaluate the application of risk and quality management concepts in the health care industry.
- Analyze the utilization and application of technology within a health care organization.
- Evaluate management and adaptable leadership skills in the health care industry.
- Evaluate the impact of legal and regulatory requirements on the delivery of health care.
Careers & Outcomes
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration degree?
A BSHA can help prepare you to be a:
- Health Manager
- Practice Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for medical and health services managers is projected to be much faster than average between 2020 and 2030.
BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Career Services for Life®
Get career coaching, resumé building and interview prep, for life. While outside career advising can cost over $200 an hour, at University of Phoenix it’s built right into your degree at no added cost.
You don’t have to go it alone.
You’ll have a team of advisors invested in your success from day one — dedicated to helping you build your confidence and a personalized career plan you can stick with.
Tools and resources available 24/7/365
We're a university built for the busy. Build your resumé, prepare for an interview and plan your career — whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Networking & mentorship
Through virtual job fairs and networking with the alumni community, we've made it easy to tap into the experience and connections of your peers and colleagues at the University.
Tuition
Tuition
Paying for school
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
Earn your degree without starting from scratch
On average, students with prior eligible college credits and relevant life experience saved $11k and 1 year on their undergraduate degree.
We’ve expanded our $1M scholarship commitment
Our scholarships aren’t just for the chosen few. We’ll help you understand which scholarships you may qualify for, worth up to $3,000.
Credit transfer made easy
Earn your degree faster, and for less, with eligible transfer credits.
Get credit for what you already know
Have previous relevant work and life experience evaluated for potential credit.
Your prior credits can cover up to 75% of your bachelor’s degree to help you graduate in as little as a year.
Student Experience
Student Experience
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
Accreditation & Faculty
Accreditation & Faculty
Count on the quality of your education
Institutional Accreditation
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration degree
A Bachelor of Science in Health Administration degree can prepare you for administrative roles in various industries related to healthcare. This includes pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, hospitals, clinics and doctor’s and dental offices.
The job potential with your Bachelor of Science in Health Administration includes Medical and Health Services Managers – a role experiencing a 32% growth, much faster than average.
Learn more about Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
A Bachelor of Science in Health Administration prepares you for careers such as medical and health service managers, which have an estimated salary range of $79-143k. Salary ranges for medical and health services managers reflect the 25th-75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Get the details on Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
A BHSA degree prepares you for managing or directing at medical facilities to improve overall efficiency. The demand for healthcare administrators is high. The BLS projects 32% job growth through 2029. According to BLS, the median annual wage for medical and health services managers is $104,000 as of May 2020.
Get the details on Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
A BHSA degree takes approximately 4 years to complete. However, you may be able to complete your degree sooner if you transfer credits from another institution or earn credits for your work or life experience. Prior eligible credits from an allied health associate’s degree could cover up to 75% of your costs.
*The Health Information Systems elective track educationally prepares you to sit for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) exam.
*While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.