B.S. in Healthcare Administration

  • Course Information
  • Prerequisites

Course Information

Total Cost *
$10,014
Next Start Date
Jul 13, 2026
Completion Time
18 Months
Semester Credits
36

Prerequisites

Degree Type
Associate's
Minimum GPA
1.75

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.

Career Opportunities

Empower your students and community, and take the next step toward a future full of possibility.

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.

Courses

Here are the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. If no focus of study option is selected, you can choose any 3 courses from the study options below.
Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.

This program consists of
credits

Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it's best for you.
July 13, 2026 Term
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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
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Oct 02, 2026
Application Due
Oct 02, 2026
Payment Due
Oct 05, 2026
Term Start
Oct 09, 2026
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Nov 08, 2026
Term End
January 11, 2027 Term
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Jan 08, 2027
Application Due
Jan 08, 2027
Payment Due
Jan 11, 2027
Term Start
Jan 15, 2027
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Feb 14, 2027
Term End
April 12, 2027 Term
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Apr 09, 2027
Payment Due
Apr 09, 2027
Application Due
Apr 12, 2027
Term Start
Apr 16, 2027
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
May 16, 2027
Term End

Tuition

We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.

Total Cost of B.S. in Healthcare Administration

Total Tuition

semester credit x $ per credit
$

Fees

$
Total Program Cost
$*
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Return on Your Investment

Continuing your education is a big decision that involves an investment of your time and money. We recognize that, which is why we're committed to ensuring you experience a positive return on that investment.

You only pay the cost it takes for us to deliver your education, nothing more. By keeping our tuition low, we’ve helped our students see a $19.20 return in future higher earnings for every $1 they invested in their ACE education.1

How to Pay for College

Because of our low tuition and total program cost, 87% of our students graduate debt-free.2 Popular payment options include paying by course, paying by month or paying in full. Visit our payment options page to learn more.

$17,515
Average competitor total cost2
$9,655
Average ACE total cost*
When we say low cost, we mean it

The proof is in the numbers. ACE’s commitment to keeping tuition and fees low means our price is a fraction of the cost of other comparable programs.

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.

Tuition & ROI
$1.2M
in
scholarships

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 84% graduation rate.3 Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.

Success Stories
84%
graduation
rate3

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.

Support Services
24/7
student support
services

See How ACE Stacks Up

Graduation and Satisfaction Rates

ACE Graduates With No Debt² vs. Master’s Degree Holders From Private, For-Profit Institutions⁴

87%
31%

ACE vs. Comparison Group for Better Than Expected Overall Student Satisfaction or Higher³

97%
82%
Stay Within Your Budget

Because we don’t have a physical campus, our students don’t need to pay infrastructure or facility fees. We also keep our operational costs low by not participating in Title IV federal funding. We pass all these savings along to our students.

Network Across the Globe

Due to our engaging online format, you’ll connect and learn from industry peers worldwide. And even though you’re learning online, you won’t feel alone thanks to student discussion boards and online forums.

Gain Today’s In-Demand Skills

Learn strategies and skills you can apply immediately and leverage for future career advancement. Employers of ACE graduates report a 96% satisfaction rate,3 while 98% of our students felt their professional skills were stronger after graduation.3

Learn From Custom-Built Curriculum

Every course is created by our in-house curriculum and production team working in tandem with our academic leaders. Plus, all courses follow a consistent structure. No outdated coursework, no surprises.

Student Success Stories

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Alumni
M.Ed. in Health and Wellness Education
Kelly Wagner
Read Kelly's story »

Admission Requirements

ACE General Admission Requirements
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  • Complete and submit all application components including the admission application, the enrollment agreement and payment agreement.
  • Submit the nonrefundable application fee. *
  • Provide official transcripts from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education indicating successful completion of the level of education required for entry to the program. **
  • Secure electronic transcripts can be mailed to [email protected].


*The application fee is valid for one year from date of submission.

**Additional evidence may be required to fulfill state requirements, including but not limited to verification of professional experience, test scores, or an interview.

Program Admission Requirements
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  • Minimum level of education required:  Associates degree or 60 undergraduate semester hour credits from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education indicating successful completion of the level of education required for entry to the program.
  • Minimum grade point average 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for full admission
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 1.75 on a 4.0 scale for provisional admission

International Transcript Requirements
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All applicants must submit, to the Admissions Office, an official evaluation from a NACES-approved organization.

  • Transcripts that are international and/or not in English must be evaluated through a NACES-recommended agency.
  • Texas applicants for licensure programs may only submit evaluations from agencies approved by the Texas Education Agency.
  • International applicants must request the course-by-course evaluation. The evaluation report must show that the non-U.S. education is equivalent to the education/accreditation level required for the program.
English as a Second Language Applicants
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All applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate competence in the English language as demonstrated in one of three ways:

  1. Submission of an official transcript showing a degree from a United States secondary school or regionally accredited college/university.
  2. Submission of an official minimum score on the paper or internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams.
  3. The minimum TOEFL score required for the internet-based version is 80, and the paper-based version requires a minimum TOEFL score of 20 for each of the three skills: Reading, Listening and Writing.
  4. The minimum IELTS score required is 6.5. Note: IELTS is not acceptable for Texas programs leading to certification.
  5. The testing agency must send test scores directly to American College of Education.
  6. Applicants to the Texas Educational Leadership program whose first language is not English must submit a minimum scaled score of 24 for speaking, 22 for listening, 22 for reading and 21 for writing from the Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT) or evidence of an undergraduate or graduate degree earned at an institution of higher education in a country outside of the United States listed in Figure: 19 TAC §230.11(b)(5)(C).

1Lightcast Study

2Internal research conducted November 2025

3Student Right to Know. Accessed May 28, 2026

4Education Data Initiative. Accessed January 28, 2026

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