Healthcare Administration
A Career in Healthcare Can Extend Far Beyond the Clinical Environment.
The field of healthcare has plenty of career opportunities, and they don’t all require a degree in medicine. Professionals in healthcare administration support both patients and providers every day by keeping medical services running smoothly.
With a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration from York College, you can make a real difference in the lives of others. Even better, you can personalize your college experience to help you enter the field in a role where you’ll excel.
Majoring in Healthcare Administration
The healthcare administration major offers a wide variety of required classes, electives, and real-world learning opportunities. These include:
- BHA 310: Public Health Administration
- PS357 Health Law and Policy
- NUR 201: Human Development and Health Care
- PHL 346: Bioethics
- BUS 150: Introduction to Business
4+1 Graduate Degree Opportunities
Students who wish to continue their education also benefit from a 4+1 pathway to York College’s graduate program, where they can earn both a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration and a Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership and Management or a Master of Public Policy and Administration in as few as five years.
No matter your interests, York College’s experienced faculty will guide you toward real-world opportunities that allow you to build a strong professional network in your desired area of expertise.
These are just a few of the many career opportunities available to graduates of the healthcare administration program:
- Medical Practice Manager
- Health Insurance Specialist
- Social Service Manager
- Community Service Manager
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Hospital Administrator
Healthcare Administrator Salary Information
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical and health services managers earn an average salary of $104,280 per year. Job growth in this field is expected to soar over the next decade, and the BLS projects a 32% increase in available positions — a pace that far exceeds the national average.
As part of their final capstone, all healthcare administration students will have the opportunity to pursue an internship or other project-based learning experience with one of our local partner organizations.
This final capstone allows students to apply in-class lessons to real-world professional practice, showcasing skills in healthcare decision-making, collaboration, evidence-based management practices, patient satisfaction, and fiscally sound operations.
Healthcare Administration Courses
Your class schedule will include core courses for your major, Gen Next general education classes, and electives.
| Course Name | Course Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Public Healthcare Administration | BHA 310 | 3 |
| Health Law and Policy | PS 357 | 3 |
| Human Development and Health Care | NUR 201 | 3 |
| Bioethics | PHL 346 | 3 |
| Introduction to Business | BUS 150 | 3 |
Careers in Healthcare Administration
These are just a few of the many career opportunities graduates of the Healthcare Administration degree may find:
Medical Practice Manager
Health Insurance Manager
Social Service Manager
Community Service Manager
Nursing Home Administrator
Hospital Administrator
Build your dream career, one day at a time.
This is day one. From your first semester on campus through graduation day, York College offers expert advice, professional development opportunities, and personalized support to help you navigate the choices that influence your future.
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