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2016 Ranking of the Best Online Bachelor's Degrees in Healthcare Administration
Fri Jun 24 2016
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Healthcare Management and Administration is a growing field that employs more individuals each year. Indeed, the healthcare industry is growing at an exponential rate, and all positions are in demand from employers. From nurses to health practitioners and everything in between, there are jobs that need to be filled. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook , this industry will likely see growth of 23 percent (or more) over the next few years. With a median salary of $88,580 annually, more and more people are becoming interested in this career path. And none is more needed than healthcare administrators.
Healthcare Management and Administration is a growing field that employs more individuals each year. Indeed, the healthcare industry is growing at an exponential rate, and all positions are in demand from employers. From nurses to health practitioners and everything in between, there are jobs that need to be filled. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, this industry will likely see growth of 23 percent (or more) over the next few years. With a median salary of $88,580 annually, more and more people are becoming interested in this career path. And none is more needed than healthcare administrators.
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For those looking to advance their education—and careers—College Choice has published its annual ranking of best bachelor's degrees in healthcare administration. According to Robert Hand, associate editor of the ranking, the benefits of this degree are endless—with a degree in healthcare administration or management, a graduate can move into various positions, such as working as chief nursing officers, heads of strategic planning departments, senior healthcare administrators, and more.
For those looking to advance their education—and careers—College Choice has published its annual ranking of best bachelor's degrees in healthcare administration. According to Robert Hand, associate editor of the ranking, the benefits of this degree are endless—with a degree in healthcare administration or management, a graduate can move into various positions, such as working as chief nursing officers, heads of strategic planning departments, senior healthcare administrators, and more.
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But if a professional is already working in the field and simply cannot interrupt their career to go back to school, what can be done? Online degrees are the most obvious answers. "With the flexible schedule and the ability to go to class wherever there's an internet connection, it has never been a better time to start thinking about moving up to an administrative role," says Christian Amondson, managing editor of College Choice.
But if a professional is already working in the field and simply cannot interrupt their career to go back to school, what can be done? Online degrees are the most obvious answers. "With the flexible schedule and the ability to go to class wherever there's an internet connection, it has never been a better time to start thinking about moving up to an administrative role," says Christian Amondson, managing editor of College Choice.
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This is a list of the top 50 universities and colleges offering bachelor’s degrees in health care management and administration. All offer the degrees mostly or completely online. University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, tops the list, followed by Dallas Baptist University and Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Other ranked schools include (alphabetically ordered):
This is a list of the top 50 universities and colleges offering bachelor’s degrees in health care management and administration. All offer the degrees mostly or completely online. University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, tops the list, followed by Dallas Baptist University and Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Other ranked schools include (alphabetically ordered):
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Ashford University, San Diego, CA
Ashford University, San Diego, CA
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Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE
Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE
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Berkeley College, Little Falls, NJ
Berkeley College, Little Falls, NJ
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Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
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Carrington College, Sacramento, CA
Carrington College, Sacramento, CA
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Central Christian College of Kansas, McPherson, KS
Central Christian College of Kansas, McPherson, KS
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Champlain College, Burlington, VT
Champlain College, Burlington, VT
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City University of Seattle, Seattle, WA
City University of Seattle, Seattle, WA
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Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO
Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO
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Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO
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Concordia University Texas, Austin, TX
Concordia University Texas, Austin, TX
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DeVry University, Downers Grove, IL
DeVry University, Downers Grove, IL
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Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
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ECPI University, Virginia Beach, VA
ECPI University, Virginia Beach, VA
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Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, NH
Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, NH
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Franklin University, Columbus, OH
Franklin University, Columbus, OH
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Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
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Harrison College, Indianapolis, IN
Harrison College, Indianapolis, IN
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Hodges University, Fort Myers, FL
Hodges University, Fort Myers, FL
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Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
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Kaplan University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kaplan University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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King University, Bristol, TN
King University, Bristol, TN
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Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
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Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
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Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY
Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Midway College, Midway, KY
Midway College, Midway, KY
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New England College, Henniker, NH
New England College, Henniker, NH
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Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
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Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX
Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX
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Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA
Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA
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Rasmussen College, Bloomington, MN
Rasmussen College, Bloomington, MN
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Regis University, Denver, CO
Regis University, Denver, CO
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Reinhardt University, Waleska, GA
Reinhardt University, Waleska, GA
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Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, IN
Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, IN
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Stephens College, Columbia, MO
Stephens College, Columbia, MO
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SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome, Marcy, NY
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome, Marcy, NY
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Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
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Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH
Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH
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University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA
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University of Minnesota Crookston, Crookston, MN
University of Minnesota Crookston, Crookston, MN
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University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
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University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
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Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
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Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
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Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
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“And the pay isn't bad either, with a projected salary of around $90,000. And since the projected growth rate for this sector is 22 percent nationally from 2010 to 2020, graduates can be assured they will find employment," adds Hand.
“And the pay isn't bad either, with a projected salary of around $90,000. And since the projected growth rate for this sector is 22 percent nationally from 2010 to 2020, graduates can be assured they will find employment," adds Hand.
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The ranking can be viewed at www.collegechoice.net/rankings/best-online-bachelors-in-healthcare-administration .
The ranking can be viewed at www.collegechoice.net/rankings/best-online-bachelors-in-healthcare-administration.