Healthcare Administration

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

A bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration prepares professionals with the skills necessary for a growing field — the management of patient care and services. Students learn how to optimize administrative functions within organizations such as clinics, hospitals, and doctors’ offices. Those pursuing managerial positions require at least a bachelor’s degree, acquiring leadership, problem-solving, and technical skills employers need. The job outlook for medical and health services managers remains way above average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Individuals pursuing these careers can expect a job growth of 20% between 2016 and 2026, BLS notes, earning a median pay of $98,350 per year.

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