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Earn a healthcare administration degree online and make meaningful change

From hospitals and clinics to insurance companies and long-term care facilities, healthcare runs on more than just medicine. It relies on dedicated professionals who understand both the business and human side of care.

Whether you're starting out, leveling up in your current role, or shifting from another field, earning a healthcare administration degree online can help you build skills to manage people, processes, and technology in a variety of healthcare settings. When you enroll our Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration program here at DeVry, you’ll explore the systems, software, and strategy behind healthcare operations:

  • Fundamentals of modern healthcare: Build real-world skills in compliance, patient privacy, electronic records, and healthcare ethics — all essential to navigating today’s digital care landscape.

  • Hands-on software experience: Practice decision-making and team collaboration using McGraw Hill Connect® simulation tools and patient record systems.

  • Curriculum with industry insight: Study coursework shaped by national standards and global insights through our membership in the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. You’ll have access to fresh innovations and best practices in healthcare management and policy education.

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  • 01 Curriculum
  • 02 Specializations
  • 03 Accreditation
  • 04 Ways to save
  • 05 Careers
  • 06 FAQs

What you’ll learn in a healthcare administration degree program

Gain practical skills that prepare you to lead in the healthcare industry. Here at DeVry, you’ll build a strong foundation in health services, policy, and business operations through coursework designed with input from industry professionals.

Study essential healthcare language and documentation

Learn medical terminology, healthcare reimbursement models, and how to review and audit medical records to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Strengthen your decision-making skills with data

Apply cost accounting methods, project management techniques, and data analysis tools to make informed business and clinical decisions.

Manage people, processes, and policies

Explore how to allocate resources, manage healthcare teams, and navigate the legal and ethical issues that impact patient care and organizational success.

Understand today’s healthcare landscape

Discover how healthcare is financed and delivered in the U.S., including insurance structures, public health systems, and regulatory environments.

Healthcare administration degree classes and credits

Classes

35-36

Credits

121

Semesters

71

Build healthcare leadership and administration skills in classes like:
HSM320
Health Rights and Responsibilities
HSM340
Health Services Finance
HSM330
Health Services Information Systems
HSM310
Introduction to Health Services Management
HSM420
Managed Care and Health Insurance
Your program perks

  • Professional touch points: Through our participation in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Higher Education Network, our program gives you access to resources to support your career growth. This includes opportunities for networking, continuing education, and student chapter connections in the healthcare leadership space. 

  • Honor society opportunities: You may be eligible to join Upsilon Phi Delta, the national honor society for healthcare management students, through our chapter affiliated with the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.

  • Digital health coursework: Build a strong foundation in medical terminology, electronic health records, patient privacy, and healthcare ethics — all critical to today’s care systems.

  • 24/7 online support: Learn on your own time with our 24/7 tutoring resources, a vast e-library, and more, so you can study and review coursework when it fits in with your schedule.

Pick your specialization

With our Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration, you can choose a specialization that aligns with your career goals, whether you're drawn to data, leadership, or a mix of both.

Healthcare Management

Develop the administrative, policy, and finance skills to lead in today’s complex healthcare environments. You’ll build cross-functional abilities by diving into both the business and healthcare sides of the industry:

  • Analyze privacy, security, and confidentiality policies to protect patient information.

  • Map out the revenue cycle, plan department budgets, and outline steps in the claims management process.

  • Explore the social, political, and economic factors that influence U.S. healthcare policy.

  • Apply management theories to support planning, staffing and leadership decisions.

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Healthcare Analytics

Harness the power of data to improve healthcare outcomes. This specialization combines healthcare insight with innovative analytics techniques to support better decision-making:

  • Use modern data tools to identify trends and make informed predictions.

  • Conduct clinical and operational analyses to improve patient care.

  • Build career development skills to plan your path in healthcare analytics, including strengthening your self-presentation techniques.

  • Apply advanced data analysis methods like pattern identification to guide strategic decisions in healthcare.

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General Option

Build a versatile skillset that can be applied across healthcare settings, from hospitals to insurance organizations in a specialization that lets you shape your education based on your career goals. Plus, you can explore core topics that support both patient care and healthcare operations:

  • Take coursework in areas like finance, analytics, policy, and administration to develop a broad knowledge base.

  • Strengthen skills in areas like project planning, budgeting, and compliance to support quality patient care and organizational efficiency.

  • Learn skills to prepare to pursue roles in health services, managed care, and beyond.

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Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

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Healthcare administration careers

Earning your Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration can help you prepare to pursue a range of leadership and support roles across the healthcare industry. From hospitals and insurance companies to public health organizations and private practices, employers seek professionals who understand the business side of healthcare.

Roles you can pursue vary depending on your specialization, and some you might consider include:

  • Business or financial analyst

  • Compliance analyst

  • Customer service or office manager

  • Financial planning and analysis manager

  • Health services coordinator or practice administrator

  • Healthcare technology or telemedicine manager

  • Program analyst, coordinator, or manager

  • Project or technical program manager

Ways to save

Discover options that can help make your education more affordable.

Scholarships and grants

Save money with a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities.2

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Transfer credits

Your hard work matters: Learn how to transfer your qualifying credit hours.

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Employer reimbursement

Find out if your employer offers tuition savings or reimbursement.

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Military and veteran benefits

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Frequently asked questions

What can you do with a healthcare administration degree?

A healthcare administration degree can open the door to a variety of roles that support the business operations of healthcare organizations. Graduates often pursue careers in areas such as healthcare analytics, operations, finance, compliance, or patient services. When you earn a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration here at DeVry, you might pursue roles working in hospitals, insurance companies, clinics, public health agencies, and beyond.

How do I get into healthcare administration?

If you want to get into healthcare administration, a great first step is to earn your healthcare administration degree online, which can give you a foundation in both healthcare systems and business operations. Gaining experience in healthcare or administrative roles can also help you build practical skills and grow your professional network.

How long does it take to become a healthcare administrator?

Here at DeVry, you can earn a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration in as little as 2 years and 4 months on an accelerated schedule or 4 years on a normal schedule.1

What is the difference between healthcare management and healthcare administration?

Healthcare administration focuses on the daily operations of healthcare facilities, such as scheduling, staffing, and compliance. 

Healthcare management tends to involve broader responsibilities like strategic planning, policy development, and financial oversight. Both play a key role in supporting efficient, patient-centered care.

What degree do you need for healthcare administration?

Many entry-level healthcare administration roles require a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or a related field such as business, public health, or health information management. Some hiring managers may look for candidates with advanced degrees or specialized certifications for leadership roles.

What exactly do healthcare administrators do?

Healthcare administrators coordinate and oversee the business functions of healthcare facilities. This can include managing staff schedules, ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing budgets, improving patient services, and using data to drive better outcomes.

Is healthcare administration a good career?

Yes, for many people, healthcare administration is a great career and offers meaningful work. There’s also a growing need for skilled professionals in this field. While actual local growth may vary, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 29% increase in nationwide employment of medical and health services managers from 2023 to 2033, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. 

How do I apply to DeVry? 

Applying is quick and easy:

1. Talk to an admissions representative: Fill out a brief form, and we’ll reach out to walk you through the process.
2. Submit your application: We’ll take you through the application over the phone. If you prefer, you can apply online. It only takes 5-10 minutes.
3. Enroll in your first courses: Once everything is submitted and verified, we’ll help you build your schedule.

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1Program is 7 semesters full time, assuming enrollment in 14-20 credit hours per semester; enrollment in additional credit hours may be needed in some semesters. Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 14-20 credit hours a semester per 12-month period. Normal schedule assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 14-20 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

2Scholarships are available to those who apply and qualify. Click here for more information, including any requirements or restrictions. Students may participate in only one DeVry University-based scholarship, grant or group tuition benefit program at a time. Those who qualify for more than one program will be presumed to accept the program with the highest reduction per session cost, unless the student confirms their desire to participate in different program in writing prior to starting classes at DeVry. Scholarship and grant terms and eligibility conditions are subject to change.

 

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