Healthcare Administration

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington ETPL
Healthcare is a booming career field, and today's successful healthcare managers combine industry-specific knowledge with current skills in business administration. This Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration integrates general business experience with specialized skills in healthcare administration. It is designed to prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence for diverse administrative and managerial roles in the healthcare sector.In this program you will be prepared for entry-level positions in healthcare settings including:- Skilled nursing and residential care facilities- Large hospitals- Insurance companies- Community health organizations- Case management organizations- Financial services in the healthcare industry

Financial information

Total tuition

$31,705.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$2,065.00

Locations

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

4 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

120

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

High School Diploma

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Completion rate

44%

Employment rate

92%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$38.68

Typical (median) annual earnings

$72,524.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Healthcare and Social Services

57%

Administrative Support

10%

Education

9%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

8%

Finance and Insurance

5%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
192
Completion rate
44%
Average number of students who completed each year
96
Gender
Male
17%
Female
83%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
6%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
72%
Multi-racial
6%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
23%
30 to 39
37%
40 to 49
29%
50 and over
10%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
0%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
82%
BA or higher
18%