Health Care Administration, BS, Online
Quick Facts
Credit Hours: 120 | Estimated Time to Completion: 4 years | Cost Per Credit Hour: $480.65 | Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Bachelor of Science / major
- Format
- online
- Course Info
- Course Sequence
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
- School/Department
- School of Allied Health
Program Contact
- Dr. Kristine Kraft
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Professor, Director of School
330-972-6516
Program Overview
The University of Akron Online offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Care Administration designed to prepare you for supervisory and management roles in health care. This online health care administration degree combines clinical and administrative knowledge, enabling you to better understand how health care organizations operate and support patient care.
Designed for new students, associate degree holders, and working professionals, the program is 100% online and taught by the same expert faculty who teach in-person classes. You’ll build skills in management, coding, finance, health information, and health systems while preparing for a range of health care leadership opportunities.
What You’ll Learn
In this online BS in Health Care Administration, you’ll build the administrative, analytical, and health care operations skills needed to support teams, systems, and services across the industry.
Skills Gained
Interpret and manage health information and records
Apply coding, reimbursement, and revenue cycle concepts
Support operational and administrative decision-making
Understand legal, regulatory, and quality requirements in health care
Communicate effectively across clinical and administrative teams
Core Practice
Examine how health care organizations manage people, processes, and information
Apply data and analytics to improve operations and performance
Understand the relationship between clinical services and administrative systems
Support quality management, finance, and human resource functions
Use health care technology and information systems in professional settings
Key Topics
Health care management and planning
Health records, coding, and reimbursement
Health care finance and revenue management
Clinical information systems and analytics
Legal, regulatory, and quality issues in health care
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for administrative and supervisory roles across health care settings, with opportunities to advance into leadership or continue into graduate and professional study.
Job Titles
Health services manager
Medical office manager
Practice administrator
Health information specialist
Revenue cycle specialist
Coding and reimbursement specialist
Administrative coordinator in health care settings
Where You’ll Work
Hospitals and health systems
Physician offices and outpatient clinics
Insurance and reimbursement organizations
Public health and community health agencies
Long-term care and rehabilitation settings
Health information and medical records departments
Career Advancement Pathways
Move into supervisory and management roles in health care
Prepare for graduate or professional study in related fields
Build a foundation for advanced programs such as physician assistant, advanced nursing, or doctoral-level health care administration study
Prepare for coding-related certification pathways, including the CPC® and CCS-P® exams
Health Care Administration Curriculum
The curriculum combines general education, health care administration coursework, and elective pathways to help you build both broad knowledge and role-specific expertise.
Degree Pathways
The program offers multiple pathways designed to meet different student needs, including options for those beginning their college experience and for associate degree holders pursuing degree completion. Students with a health-related associate degree may be able to complete the program in as little as two years through a 2+2 pathway.
Core Courses
Core coursework builds your understanding of health care services, coding, finance, analytics, information systems, human resource management, and quality management. The program also includes anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and legal concepts in health care.
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General Education Foundation
General education courses support your development in communication, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking while helping you understand health care in broader social and organizational contexts.
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Electives
Electives (including certificates and minors) help you tailor the degree to your goals. Recommended certificates and minors span business, leadership, communication, IT, and health care reimbursement, giving you flexibility to shape your path.
Program Focus
Built for Health Care Leadership
Designed to help you move into supervisory and management roles, this program combines clinical knowledge with administrative and operational skills.
Rankings
Recognized Among Top Online Universities
UAkron Online has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s top online universities, reflecting a strong commitment to quality and student success.
Admissions Information
Learn how to apply, what you’ll need, and how to plan for tuition and financial aid.
To apply to the online health care administration degree, you’ll need to:
- Submit an undergraduate application
- Provide official academic transcripts
- Meet general university admission standards
Need help? An Enrollment Advisor can guide you through each step.
Tuition and Cost Considerations
- Tuition is charged on a per-credit-hour basis of $480.65
- Online students pay in-state tuition, with a $1 per credit hour out-of-state surcharge
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Students may be eligible for a range of financial support, including:
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Federal and state grants
- Student loans and work-study programs
- Institutional scholarships and merit-based awards
The University of Akron awards significant financial aid annually, with a large percentage of undergraduate students receiving some form of assistance.
→ Learn more about financial aid
Scholarships and Value
- Many scholarships require no separate application
- Aid packages may include multiple funding sources
- Programs like the Tuition Guarantee help provide cost predictability over four years (for eligible students)
→ Learn more about scholarships
Get Help
The Office of Student Financial Aid provides support throughout the process, including help with FAFSA, scholarships, and understanding your aid package.
To apply to the online health care administration degree, you’ll need to:
- Submit an undergraduate application
- Provide official academic transcripts
- Meet general university admission standards
Need help? An Enrollment Advisor can guide you through each step.
Tuition and Cost Considerations
- Tuition is charged on a per-credit-hour basis of $480.65
- Online students pay in-state tuition, with a $1 per credit hour out-of-state surcharge
→ View bachelor’s degree tuition estimates
→ View additional cost of attendance information
Students may be eligible for a range of financial support, including:
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Federal and state grants
- Student loans and work-study programs
- Institutional scholarships and merit-based awards
The University of Akron awards significant financial aid annually, with a large percentage of undergraduate students receiving some form of assistance.
→ Learn more about financial aid
Scholarships and Value
- Many scholarships require no separate application
- Aid packages may include multiple funding sources
- Programs like the Tuition Guarantee help provide cost predictability over four years (for eligible students)
→ Learn more about scholarships
Get Help
The Office of Student Financial Aid provides support throughout the process, including help with FAFSA, scholarships, and understanding your aid package.
Online Health Care Administration Faculty
Learn from faculty who bring real-world health care experience into every course.
What our students are saying
“Online is great. Being able to attend classes anytime works great around my schedule. I also don't live near campus but I still get the full benefits of being at UAkron with most things being done online. Being an older student, I don't feel as out of place as I would in person. For me, online is much more affordable vs staying on campus and attending physical classes. The flexibility allows me to work my normal 9–5 job, attend my son's sporting events, and stay at home when needed.”
Online BS in Health Care Administration FAQs
Yes, you can earn a health care administration degree online through The University of Akron. This program is offered 100% online and taught by the same faculty who teach in-person classes. Online learning can make it easier to balance school, work, and other responsibilities.
Salaries in health care administration vary by role, but medical and health services managers have a median annual wage of over $115,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Earnings can vary based on experience, setting, and level of responsibility. Hospitals, physician offices, and larger health systems may offer different compensation levels. As you gain experience or move into leadership roles, your earning potential can grow.
Entry-level roles may include administrative coordinator, health information specialist, or revenue cycle support roles, with advancement into positions like medical office manager or practice administrator. The right fit depends on your background, interests, and whether you want to work more closely with operations, information management, or financial processes. This degree is designed to support movement into supervisory and management roles over time. It also gives you flexibility to tailor your path through electives and related certificates.
Yes, health care administration can be a strong career path for students interested in leadership, operations, and health systems. The field offers opportunities to work in a growing industry while supporting the delivery of care behind the scenes. Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow by 23% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That combination of growth and versatility makes it a strong option for many students.
Yes, this program includes coursework that prepares students for the AAPC CPC® and AHIMA CCS-P® exams. Those certification pathways can support career growth in coding, reimbursement, and health information-related roles. Students should review current certification requirements directly with the certifying organizations. The degree also supports longer-term pathways into graduate and professional study.
Earn Your Bachelor’s in Health Care Administration Online
Prepare for the next stage of your career with a degree built for health care leadership and advancement.