Healthcare Administration

There are few fields that offer the opportunity to make a measurable difference in the lives of individuals, and provide a range of professional challenges, responsibilities, and settings, as that of the field of healthcare. Because our healthcare programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level require experience in the field, and the vast majority of our students are working in a healthcare setting while completing their degrees, professional growth opportunities and career changes often unfold while they are a student at Champlain College Online.

Whether you’re looking for a new challenge in the dynamic field of healthcare, or are considering how you can leverage your healthcare experience and education to enter a new field, the Champlain Online team is here to support you.

Job Outlook for Healthcare Administration Graduates

Graduates of Champlain’s online healthcare administration degree program will be prepared to plan, direct, or coordinate health and medical services in a variety of different settings, including hospitals, private practices, skilled nursing facilities, insurance companies, public health facilities, and more.

Alumni of the Champlain College Online healthcare administration program work in corporations, small businesses, government organizations, and nonprofits nationwide, including American Red Cross, Dartmouth Hitchcokc Medical Cetner, Humana, Inc., U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and more. They hold titles such as Clincial Manager, Intake Coordinator, Nurse Manager, and Practice Supervisor.

Healthcare administration occupations are expected to grow 32% between 2019 and 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, due to an increased demand for healthcare services as the population ages. The median annual salary for these roles is $104,280 per year.*

*Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2020; job titles: Monster.com, 2020

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