100%
Online Coursework
$270
Tuition Cost per Credit
2 years
Average Completion*
Lead the Business of Better Health Care
Build your business expertise. Develop your leadership skills. Make an impact on health care.
Health care is one of the nation’s most complex and rapidly changing industries — and it needs professionals who understand how to make organizations work better. The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management at Athens State University prepares you to bring together health care knowledge, business expertise, and leadership skills to help organizations deliver better outcomes.
Whether you’re beginning a career in health care administration or preparing to take the next step in your current career, you’ll develop the skills to manage people, processes, resources, and operations in today’s dynamic health care environment. The Health Care Management curriculum combines foundational business principles with specialized health care knowledge. You’ll explore the challenges facing modern health care organizations while developing the skills to manage people, resources, and operations effectively.
Program Details
Health care is an industry—but managing health care organizations requires skills that extend far beyond clinical knowledge. You’ll develop transferable capabilities in leadership, communication, budgeting, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and organizational management that can serve you throughout your career.
Program Highlights
Health Care + Business
Combine industry-specific health care knowledge with essential business and management skills.
Career Ready
Build practical skills that can be applied in health care organizations from day one.
Flexible Learning
Designed with the needs of working professionals and adult learners in mind.
Affordable Tuition
Get more value from your education with Athens State’s commitment to affordable public higher education.
Your Career Advantage Starts Here
A degree in Health Care Management can open doors to leadership and administrative opportunities throughout the health care industry. Graduates may pursue careers in hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, health insurance organizations, public health agencies, and other health-related organizations.
Explore your career pathways with the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management, including anticipated salaries, annual job growth, and even active job listings through the Career Concourse portal.
$72k
Health Services Manager Estimated Entry Salary
$101k
Health Services Manager Estimated Median Salary
Estimated salary and employment information based on labor market data provided by Career Concourse and is intended for informational purposes only. Actual salaries and employment outcomes vary based on factors such as experience, location, industry, and employer and are not guaranteed upon degree completion.
Admissions & Aid
Athens State University is proud to offer the lowest tuition of any public, four-year university in Alabama, making it possible to earn an advanced degree while keeping your education affordable. Combined with flexible online learning, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities, our Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management delivers exceptional value and a strong return on your investment.
Why Choose This Program at Athens State?
Life doesn’t stop while you’re earning your degree. That’s why the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management is offered entirely online, allowing you to complete coursework when it fits your schedule without sacrificing academic quality.
Built for Today’s Professionals
You shouldn’t have to choose between advancing your education and advancing your career. Athens State’s degree programs are designed with working professionals in mind. Flexible learning options allow you to pursue your bachelor’s degree while continuing to meet your professional and personal commitments.
Invest in Your Future The Smart Way
Athens State University is committed to providing an affordable, high-quality education. As Alabama’s most affordable public, state university, we give you the opportunity to earn a college degree while making a smart investment in your future, without unnecessary debt. Plus, our learning partnerships make a degree from Athens Sate even more accessible.
Learn from Experienced Faculty
Our faculty combine academic excellence with real-world business experience, bringing current industry practices into every course. At Athens State, you’re not facing the journey alone — our dedicated, knowledgeable faculty and staff walk alongside you each step of the way, providing personalized guidance and support.
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*Average completion time varies by student and depends on prior credits
transferred to Athens State and the number of courses taken per semester.
Please consult with your Student Success Coach and faculty advisor for your personalized plan of study.