Healthcare Administration Degrees

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Healthcare administration degree programs

Start with the degree level, then compare the details that affect your life: cost, schedule, transfer credit, and practical experience.

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Compare 368 bachelor's programs.

Explore 364 institutions using published criteria and source-linked profiles.

Choose your starting point

Healthcare administration programs by degree level

Your previous education and intended work should guide the shortlist. Explore the full comparison for each level.

Build a foundation

Associate degrees

Explore an undergraduate starting point before committing to a longer degree. Compare the credential, curriculum, and transfer agreements with your eventual education plan.

115 programs in the directory

Before you choose

Ask which credits will transfer to the specific bachelor’s program you want.

Explore associate programs
Develop management skills

Bachelor’s degrees

Compare healthcare administration and management degrees across cost, completion, and delivery. This is a common education route into the broader management occupation.

368 programs ranked

Before you choose

Separate first-time undergraduate admission from transfer and degree-completion routes.

Explore bachelor's programs
Plan for graduate study

Master’s degrees

Explore graduate healthcare management programs and their CAHME status. Compare the degree’s focus with the responsibilities you want to take on next.

414 programs ranked

Before you choose

Review the exact program’s accreditation, graduate tuition, and experience requirements.

Explore master's programs
Compare advanced study

Doctoral degrees

Browse doctoral programs by award type, delivery, and published program details. Read each program’s research or practice focus, supervision, and final project requirements.

35 programs listed

Before you choose

Compare the actual degree and curriculum. Doctoral programs here are listed rather than scored.

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Make room for study

Find an online route that fits your week.

190 ranked bachelor's programs are marked online in this directory. Use the online list to begin your search, then check the school’s class schedule and fieldwork requirements.

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Get these answers before applying

  • Are classes live, self-paced, or a mix?
  • Are any campus visits required?
  • Can you arrange fieldwork near home?
  • Is this route open to students in your state?

Look closer to home

Healthcare administration programs by state

Compare bachelor's programs with local salary data and school-specific details on each state page.

Showing 33 state pages.

Alabama8 programsArizona5 programsCalifornia15 programsColorado4 programsFlorida21 programsGeorgia15 programsIllinois13 programsIndiana11 programsIowa6 programsKansas7 programsKentucky6 programsMaryland4 programsMassachusetts10 programsMichigan12 programsMinnesota11 programsMississippi6 programsMissouri13 programsNew Hampshire5 programsNew Jersey6 programsNew York21 programsNorth Carolina14 programsOhio17 programsOklahoma5 programsOregon5 programsPennsylvania24 programsRhode Island5 programsSouth Carolina7 programsTennessee10 programsTexas20 programsUtah4 programsVirginia12 programsWest Virginia4 programsWisconsin9 programs

Look beyond the degree name

What to compare in healthcare administration degree programs

What will transfer?

Ask for a written evaluation of your existing credits. Compare the courses you still need, the credits you must complete at the institution, and any prerequisites that come first.

What does online include?

Check for scheduled class meetings, campus visits, and local internship requirements. An online course schedule and an entirely remote degree are different commitments.

What is the full cost?

Request the cost of your remaining degree, including required fees. Read institutional annual tuition alongside your credit load, residency status, and financial aid offer.

How will you get experience?

Ask who arranges internships, where placements can take place, and whether your current job can count. Look for a plan that fits your working hours and career interests.

Know what a ranking measures.

Bachelor's scores use institutional figures and verified delivery. They do not describe every student's experience or a program-specific graduation rate.

Read the full methodology
Graduation rate
40%
Cost & affordability
25%
Delivery flexibility
20%
Selectivity
15%

Check the exact program

Accreditation depends on the degree level.

Institutional accreditation, graduate program accreditation, and undergraduate certification describe different reviews.

Undergraduate programs

AUPHA certification

AUPHA reviews undergraduate programs' curriculum, faculty, and educational outcomes. Use the certification directory to check the specific program's status.

Understand AUPHA certification
Graduate programs

CAHME accreditation

103 of the 414 master's programs in this ranking are matched to CAHME accreditation. Verify the degree and campus in the accreditor's directory, especially if a fellowship you want specifies an accredited program.

Compare master's programs

Read the accreditation guide for the distinction between these reviews. If you're still deciding what work to pursue, start with healthcare administration careers and salary data.

Make an informed choice

Healthcare administration program questions

Which healthcare administration degree program should I choose?
Start with your intended work and your existing education. BLS identifies a bachelor’s as a common entry credential for medical and health services managers, but employer requirements vary. Compare your target job requirements with the program’s curriculum, field experience, total cost, and schedule.
Can I study healthcare administration online?
The online bachelor’s ranking groups programs marked online in this directory. Read the school’s exact requirements for live classes, campus visits, internships, and the location where you can complete fieldwork. Check admission availability and your state’s eligibility before applying.
How do healthcare administration program rankings work?
The bachelor’s model uses institutional graduation rate, annual in-state tuition, delivery, and admission selectivity. The master’s model uses accreditation, program size, and delivery. Doctoral listings are not ranked. The methodology page explains each model and its limits.
Is CAHME the same as AUPHA certification?
No. CAHME accreditation applies to graduate healthcare management programs. AUPHA certifies undergraduate programs through peer review. Check the exact degree and campus, and keep program recognition separate from the institution’s accreditation.

Program counts come from the site's degree-level datasets. Rankings follow the published methodology; profiles retain confirmed historical and closure notices.