B.S. in Healthcare Administration
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TOTAL COST
$10,014*
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NEXT START DATE
Jul 13, 2026
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COMPLETION TIME
18 Months†
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
36
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Build Your Healthcare Administration Career
A successful career in healthcare administration starts with a strong foundation you can build upon. American College of Education (ACE) offers a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration that equips you with a strong starting point in key areas applicable to the business side of healthcare systems and organizations. You’ll explore legal issues, quality management, health policy evaluation, finance and more. Coursework is application-based, so you’ll gain hands-on skills you can leverage right away.
From working in hospitals or clinics to insurance companies or public health organizations, this program can help prepare you for impactful roles like health educator, patient care coordinator, medical administrative assistant and more. When you’re ready, you can continue your education with the Master of Healthcare Administration at ACE to position yourself for management and leadership roles.
Bachelor’s degree programs at ACE are also known as bachelor’s completion programs. This means that you’ll need either an associate degree or 60 undergraduate credit hours for admission.
Why ACE?
Low-Cost, High Quality
You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $10,000. We also award over $1.2M in scholarships and grants each year.
Quality You Expect
We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 85% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.
Flexibility You Need
Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.
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Tuition
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Total Cost B.S. in Healthcare Administration | |||
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Total Tuition 36 semester credits x $215 per credit | $7,740 | ||
Fees $50 Application Fee$100 Conferral Fee $2124 Technology and Library Fee (36 Semester Credits X $59 per Credit) | $2,274 | ||
| Total Program Cost | $10,014* | ||
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Program Details
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration provides students with the foundational skills and knowledge to pursue leadership roles in health administration within a variety of healthcare settings. Through application-based coursework, students learn how to analyze complex health data to promote evidence-based decision-making. The curriculum emphasizes the role of globalization, community health, interdisciplinary collaboration, and resource allocation in creating an effective balance in managing healthcare costs, quality, and access. After completing the program, students will have the training to evaluate research, advocate for health policies, and analyze legal and ethical principles to improve health outcomes.
Focus of Study
Program Outcomes
- Evaluate the impact of globalization and community health on healthcare, policy, delivery, and outcomes.(AO1)
- Analyze legal and ethical challenges in healthcare, including resource allocation, regulatory compliance, and personal, professional, and social responsibility.(AO2)
- Assess the influence of social determinants of health and the causes and potential solutions to address health inequities.(AO3)
- Leverage analytical skills and healthcare information technologies to interpret complex health data and promote evidence-based decision-making.(AO4)
- Apply foundational business principles, theories, and practices to healthcare settings to optimize organizational performance.(AO2; AO5)
- Articulate the significance of the leader’s role in supporting healthcare initiatives, developing a culture of quality and safety, and leading organizational change.(AO5)
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
July 13, 2026 Term
Jul 10, 2026
Application Due
Jul 10, 2026
Payment Due
Jul 13, 2026
Term Start
Jul 17, 2026
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Aug 16, 2026
Term End
October 05, 2026 Term
January 11, 2027 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
HLTH4303 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Administration | 3 Semester Credits | |
HLTH4313 | Leading and Decision Making in Health Services | 3 Semester Credits | |
HLTH4343 | Health and Wellness Across Populations | 3 Semester Credits | |
HLTH4363 | Marketing for Healthcare Administrators | 3 Semester Credits | |
HLTH4373 | Human Resources for Healthcare Administrators | 3 Semester Credits | |
HLTH4383 | Finance for Healthcare Administrators | 3 Semester Credits | |
HLTH4403 | Healthcare Information Management | 3 Semester Credits | |
HLTH4393 | Quality Management for Healthcare Administrators | 3 Semester Credits | |
HLTH5453 | Health Policy Evaluation and Development | 3 Semester Credits | |
RES4353 | Evidence-based Health Education and Literacy | 3 Semester Credits | |