100%
Online Option
$270
Tuition Cost per Credit
2 years
Average Completion*
Lead the Business of Better Health
Healthcare needs more than doctors, nurses, and other clinical professionals. It also needs skilled leaders who understand healthcare operations, manage resources, support employees, navigate complex systems, and help organizations deliver high-quality care.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science – Health Care Administration Option at Athens State University prepares you to take on the business and operational side of healthcare. You’ll build a foundation in health science while developing knowledge in healthcare management, administration, leadership, and organizational operations.
Whether you’re already working in healthcare and ready to advance or you’re preparing to enter the healthcare administration field, this program can help you develop the skills to move your career forward.
Program Overview
Healthcare is a complex industry that depends on professionals who can connect clinical needs with effective business and organizational practices. Health care administrators help ensure that healthcare organizations have the people, resources, systems, and processes needed to serve patients effectively.
The Health Care Administration option combines a broad foundation in health science with focused study in healthcare administration. You’ll develop an understanding of healthcare organizations and the systems in which they operate while gaining knowledge in areas such as management, leadership, healthcare operations, finance, and organizational decision-making. The program is designed for students who want to pursue administrative and management opportunities in healthcare settings. It can also be a valuable option for current healthcare professionals who want to move from a clinical or support role into leadership or administration.
As healthcare continues to evolve, organizations need professionals who understand both the healthcare environment and the business principles that keep it operating effectively. This program helps prepare you to fill that role.
What You’ll Learn
The Health Care Administration option gives you a foundation in health science while developing the management and organizational skills needed to navigate today’s healthcare environment.
You’ll explore how healthcare organizations operate and examine the administrative, financial, regulatory, and human-resource considerations that influence their success. Coursework will help you understand healthcare systems while developing your ability to manage information, evaluate organizational challenges, communicate with diverse stakeholders, and make informed decisions. You’ll also develop leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and organizational skills that can be applied in hospitals, clinics, physician practices, long-term care facilities, public health organizations, insurance companies, and other healthcare settings.
By completing the program, you’ll be prepared to approach healthcare from an administrative perspective and contribute to organizations focused on providing effective, efficient, and patient-centered services.
Your Career Advantage Starts Here
Healthcare organizations need professionals who understand that delivering quality care requires strong operations behind the scenes. A degree in Health Care Administration can prepare you for administrative, management, and operational roles across a wide range of healthcare settings.
Explore your career pathways with the Bachelor of Science in Health Science – Health Care Administration Option, 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 provides an affordable and accessible path to a bachelor’s degree for transfer students, working adults, and others ready to advance their education.
Whether you’re transferring after completing an associate degree, returning to college to complete your bachelor’s degree, or already working in healthcare and looking to advance your career, Athens State can help you navigate the path forward.
Our Admissions & Aid team can help you understand admission requirements, transfer credit, financial aid, scholarships, and other resources available to help make your education more affordable.
Ready to take the next step? Explore your admission and financial aid options and discover how Athens State can help you reach your goals.
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 Science – Health Care Administration Option 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 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.