Online Bachelor's Degrees in Healthcare Administration

SNHU offers an online bachelor of science in healthcare administration that includes general education and degree-specific courses. Critical thinking is emphasized through writing, communication, analysis, and problem solving. The online format offers working professionals the flexibility to take classes when it is convenient for their schedules.

Their curriculum is split into three areas: general education, degree-specific courses, and electives. The program requires 120 credits to be completed in courses such as anatomy and physiology, business systems analysis and design, healthcare economics, finance, strategic management, cultural competence, ethics, and legal considerations. Two concentrations are available in health information management and patient safety and quality.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Transcripts from other institutions of higher education and an Electronic Attestation Form proving completion of high school or GED are also required. There are no application fees and no SAT scores are required for admission. Applicants with higher GPAs may be eligible for scholarships.

• Location: Manchester, NH
• Accreditation: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
• Expected Time to Completion: Two to four years
• Estimated Tuition: $320 per credit

Purdue University Global offers an online bachelor of healthcare administration. This program is completely online and no campus visits are required. A three-week introductory period is available for students who want to try out the coursework before financially committing to enrollment.

This 180-credit program features a comprehensive and interactive curriculum in the core disciplines of the field. A final capstone project gives students the opportunity to tangibly demonstrate their knowledge and abilities in solving real-world issues in healthcare administration. An accelerated master’s degree option is available as part of the online bachelor’s degree and students can transfer up to 75 percent of the required credits needed toward their degree. College credit for work, military, and academic experience can be earned, which has saved students an average of $10,000 on tuition.

Admission requirements include completed admission application form, and proof of prior education, among other documentation. Admissions support is available by phone or online chat and financial aid options are available.

• Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
• Expected Time to Completion: 36 to 48 months
• Estimated Tuition: $371 per credit

The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences offers a bachelor of science in healthcare administration with traditional, accelerated, and online course options for busy professionals. No campus visits are required.

The 120-credit program provides a well-rounded curriculum of sciences, humanities, mathematics, communications, foreign language, and computer science courses for the required general education courses. A mandatory internship gives students in this program hands-on work experience—a feature to which many alumni credit their post-graduation job offers. This coursework readies students for entry-level management positions or additional coursework in graduate-level studies in healthcare administration.

Admission requirements include work equal to a standard high school course with a minimum of 16 units in English, social studies, mathematics, and science. Students applying with post-secondary college-level equivalents will be considered as having fulfilled the high school requirements. Applicants need to demonstrate satisfactory achievement on the SAT or ACT. Also, students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, an SAT score of 1000 or higher, or a composite ACT score of 21 or greater are preferred. Class rank, academic performance in post-secondary math and science courses, and community service in the field of healthcare are factors considered in the application.

• Location: Lancaster, PA
• Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
• Expected Time to Completion: 36 to 48 months
• Estimated Tuition: $593 per credit

The City University of Seattle offers a fully online bachelor of science in healthcare administration with an emphasis on relevant and real-world skills. Campus visits are not required.

The 180-credit program gives students a comprehensive education with courses in financial, legal and ethical frameworks, and strategic planning. Working healthcare professionals from a variety of sectors in the industry lead classes in this program.

To apply, students must submit an online application form and pay a $50 application fee. Alumni from this program have pursued careers as medical office managers, nursing home administrators, health information supervisors, and healthcare supervisors.

• Location: Seattle, WA
• Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
• Expected Time to Completion: 36 to 48 months
• Estimated Tuition: $424 per credit

Western Kentucky University offers a fully online bachelor of science in healthcare administration and an undergraduate certificate in long-term care administration in order to fully prepare its graduates for in-demand careers in healthcare. Full-time and part-time options are available and applicants are accepted into the program as a member of a cohort.

This program requires a minimum of 73 semester-hours and includes courses in health economics, accounting, medical terminology, human resource management, healthcare informatics, statistics, and community health. The long term care administrator certificate requires five additional courses with a passing grade of a “C” or higher.

Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic standing. They also are required to meet the general education requirements of the university and complete courses in economics, biology, and math or be currently enrolled in the final 30 hours of the required courses prior to being accepted into the program.

• Location: Bowling Green, KY
• Accreditation: National Association of Long Term Administrator Boards
• Expected Time to Completion: 24 months
• Estimated Tuition: $530 per credit

Indiana Wesleyan University offers an online or on-site bachelor’s of science in healthcare administration and a minor in information technology. The curriculum includes a biblical framework and courses are taken in sequential order.

This 48-credit program features courses in accounting, human resources management, ethical decision-making, and communication in business. Graduates from this program are expected to demonstrate their evaluation, synthesis, communication, and critical thinking skills and regularly assess technologies for implementation in the field of healthcare administration.

Applicants must submit proof of high school graduation or GED certification, original transcripts from previous college or university work, and complete at least 60 transferable credit-hours from a regionally accredited college or university or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.

• Location: Marion, IN
• Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• Expected Time to Completion: 36 to 48 months
• Estimated Tuition: $439 per credit

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers a fully online bachelor of science in healthcare administration and prepares students for a variety of careers as managers and administrators. Students are supported by a professional staff advisor throughout this four-year program.

This 120-credit program prepares students for entry- and mid-level administrative and operative positions and master’s degree programs. General education courses include biology, chemistry, mathematics, and anatomy and physiology. Required courses include business finance, community health, and professional values and ethics. Required courses are scheduled sequentially and students are allowed to choose electives in their freshman and sophomore years.

To apply, applicants must submit high school or college transcripts, a $25 non-refundable application fee, an immunization form, and standardized test scores. Applications are accepted three times per year depending on the semester start date.

• Location: Lafayette, LA
• Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• Expected Time to Completion: 36 to 48 months
• Estimated Tuition: $1,243 per credit