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MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE


Medical and health care workers are everyday heroes.  They work closely with patients; help those with illness or disabilities lead productive, fulfilling lives; establish life-saving policies at hospitals; and teach people how to live healthy lifestyles.

You can become involved in this important field by starting or continuing your education with a medical or health care degree online.  Some examples of possible careers include:
  • Nurse
  • Dental hygienist
  • Hospital administrator
  • Occupational therapist
  • Community health educator
  • Health policy practitioner
  • Athletic director

Bachelor Degree in Gerontology

University of Maryland

$28,180.00 Request Information

The online Bachelor degree in Gerontology from University of Maryland is a 120 credit hour program. Tuition is $230 for Maryland residents, and $444 for non-residents. There is a $5 technology fee per credit hour, but this is capped at no more than $120 per year. There is also a $50 application fee and a $50 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education

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Bachelor of Arts in Business Admin/Health Care Mgt

Saint Leo University

$49,685.00 Request Information

In today's highly competitive healthcare market, professionals need a blend of medical training and business expertise to succeed. This BA in Business Administration with a Health Care Management specialization is unique to Saint Leo and is designed to give students a broad-based business perspective along with a concentration of knowledge in modern healthcare management. Designed for those students who may be beginning an administrative career in a healthcare organization, or who may wish to continue studying at the graduate level, this program arms professionals with the skills and educational expertise necessary to excel and advance their careers to the next level.

The specialization in Health Care Management includes such courses as Medical Ethics, Human Resources Management, Epidemiology and Managed Care. Once again, to ensure a complete education, this business degree presents a broad-based liberal arts education along with career-specific business and healthcare courses.

The BA in Business Administration, Emphasis in Health Care Management degree at Saint Leo University is a 121 credit hour program that can be completed entirely online. Tuition is $410 per credit hour, not including books and course materials. There is a $75 application fee.

Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

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Bachelor of Health Care Administration

Charter Oak State College

$22,985.00 Request Information

The Bachelor degree in Health Care Administration is a 120-credit distance education program that can be completed entirely online. Along with the regular courses you would take to graduate, you will also take at least 36 hours of specialized courses to fulfill the concentration in Health Care Administration.

Online courses for the Health Care Administration degree at Charter Oak State College are $165 for a CT resident, and just $235 for non-residents. For degree seeking students, a good idea is the 'Comprehensive Matriculation Program' at $2,720 for residents and $3,760 for non-residents, which covers your annual matriculation fee plus 12 hours of credit to be used within a year. Normal matriculation fees are $985 for residents and $1,300 for non-residents (renewable at $450 and $660, respectively).

There is a $75 application fee, a $40 registration fee, and a $185 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

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Bachelor of Science in Health Administration

University of Phoenix Online

$59,390.00 Request Information

The B.S. in Health Administration degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 120 credit hour program. Tuition is $494 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Bachelor of Science in Health Administration/Health Information Systems

University of Phoenix Online

$59,390.00 Request Information

The B.S. in Health Administration / Health Information Systems degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 120 credit hour program. Tuition is $494 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Bachelor of Science in Health Administration/Long Term Care

University of Phoenix Online

$59,390.00 Request Information

The B.S. in Health Administration / Long Term Care degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 120 credit hour program. Tuition is $494 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management

Westwood College Online

$58,825.00 Request Information

Looking for a fast, enriching, and convenient way to earn a bachelor's degree in Healthcare management? The online Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Management from the Institute of Business at Westwood College Online is designed for students like you!

The Healthcare Management online degree program will teach you the skills you need for a dynamic career in the healthcare industry, from administration and marketing finances all the way to specific healthcare law and ethics. With Westwood College Online, your online healthcare management education includes courses like:

  • Health Systems and Delivery
  • Ethical Issues in Healthcare
  • Managed Care
  • Healthcare Finance
  • Risk Management in Healthcare
  • Law and Compliance in Healthcare
You will cover all of these topics, and more, all from the convenience of wherever you would like to study. This entire bachelor of science degree program can be completed online.

The Westwood College Online Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management is a 180 credit program. Tuition for a full time student is $3,915 per term. There will also be a $25 application charge, and a $75 registration fee.

Accreditation Agency: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

University of Phoenix Online

$59,390.00 Request Information

The B.S. in Nursing degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 120 credit hour program, including 45 hours of clinical practice. Tuition is $430 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Liberty University

$31,350.00 Request Information

Liberty University’s® Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) online program prepares registered nurses for positions of leadership in the nursing field, encouraging professional development and personal growth, as well as opening the door for continued education at the graduate level. Courses are specifically designed for the practicing nurse, drawing from your real-life nursing experiences to expand your knowledge. You will develop strong leadership skills in collaboration with clients, other professionals, and groups within the community for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, and restoring health. You will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in determining nursing interventions and applying therapeutic skills, with emphasis placed on refining written, communication, and research skills.

In addition to general criteria for admission, you will need:

  • RN licensure in state of residence (copy of licensure document)
  • Proof of malpractice insurance (copy of card)
  • Graduate of an NLN accredited nursing program leading to an associate degree or hospital diploma
  • Technology questionnaire

The online BS in Nursing from Liberty University is a 120 credit hour program. Tuition is $250 per credit hour, there is a $150 technology fee per semester, a $50 application fee, and a $100 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

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Bachelor of Science in Sport and Fitness Management

Troy University

$20,840.00 Request Information

Troy University in Alabama offers an online B.S. in Sports Fitness and Management degree through its eCampus department. This is a 120 credit hour course that can be completed entirely online. Tuition is $173 per credit hour, there is a $30 application fee, and an $80 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

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Doctor of Health Administration

University of Phoenix Online

$43,014.00 Request Information

The Doctor of Health Administration degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 62 credit hour program. Tuition is $692 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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M.S. Program in Nursing - B.S.N. Track

Walden University

$14,400.00 Request Information

The M.S. in Nursing - B.S.N. track at Walden University is an online program designed for students who already posess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The program requires 41 semester credit hours of course work to graduate, which can be completed in as little as 24 months. Tuition is $350 per semester credit hour, and there is a $50 application fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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M.S. Program in Nursing - R.N. Track

Walden University

$20,300.00 Request Information

The M.S. in Nursing - R.N. track at Walden University is an online program designed for Registered Nurses who posess a hospital diploma, or some other degree other than a B.S.N. The program requires 65 semester credit hours of course work to graduate, which can be completed in as little as 36 months. Tuition is $250 per semester credit hour for foundational courses, $350 for specialization and core courses, and there is a $50 application fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Master in Health Services Administration

Strayer University Online

$20,810.00 Request Information

The Master in Health Services Administration degree at Strayer University is an online degree that can be completed with a minimum of 54 credit hours. Tuition is $1,730 per 4.5 credit course. There is a $50 application fee.

Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education

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Master of Business Administration - Health Care Administration Specialization

Cardean University

$30,010.00 Request Information

Cardean University offers an MBA with a Health Care Administration specialization degree that requires 45 credit hours of study. Tuition is $665 per credit, with most courses being worth 3 credits. There is an $85 application fee.

Accreditation Agency: Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission

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Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing

Grand Canyon University Online

$24,770.00 Request Information

For students looking for a dual-degree master's program, Grand Canyon University Online offers a Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing degree. The program can be completed with 63 credit hours of study, at $390 per credit hour. There is a $100 application fee and a $100 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management

Western Governors University

$16,540.00 Request Information

The online Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management degree program from Western Governor's University is geared toward students with professional experience seeking more upward career mobility. The MBA in Healthcare Management program is a 46 competency unit program that can be completed in about 2 years. Tuition is $3,250 per 6-month term, there is a $45 per term library fee, and a $65 application fee.

Accreditation Agency: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Master of Business Administration/Health Care Management

University of Phoenix Online

$19,866.00 Request Information

The MBA / Health Care Management degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 48 credit hour program. Tuition is $412 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Master of Health Administration

University of Phoenix Online

$16,590.00 Request Information

The Master of Health Administration degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 40 credit hour program. Tuition is $412 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.)

A.T. Still University

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The Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) online degree from A.T. Still University's School of Health Management gets students into the business side of health care. Healthcare administration covers everything from the facilities to the purchasing and budgeting of a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office. This online master degree will prepare you with an understanding of finance, information systems, human relationships and leadership skills which are essential to a successful career in healthcare administration.

ATSU’s School of Health Management (SHM) offers this as a 60-credit-hour, 15-course distance education program culminating in a Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) degree. SHM’s academic degree plan allows completion of this program in as little as 18 months.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Master of Occupational Therapy

Boston University Online

$28,640.00 Request Information

Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences post-professional Master of Science for Occupational Therapists program is now offered in an online learning format. This innovative program allows students to earn their Master of Science degree without disrupting their careers or relocating their families. The mission of the post-professional Master of Science for Occupational Therapists program is to increase practitioners' ability to use current theory, research, and knowledge of health and social service systems to guide clinical practice, and thus to prepare them to develop innovative and effective intervention and service programs.

The Master of Science for Practicing Occupational Therapists degree from Boston University Online is a completely online program, requiring 11 courses. Students can do the work on their own time, but there are deadlines as courses last about 7 weeks. Each course is worth 4 credits, with tuition set at $650 per credit. There is a $40 registration fee. This program can be completed in less than 2 years.

Accreditation Agency: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

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Master of Public Health

Walden University

$19,650.00 Request Information

The Master of Public Health degree at Walden University is a 56 quarter credit program that can be completed in as little as 2 years (this program operates on a quarter system). Tuition is $350 per quarter credit hour, and there is $50 application fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Master of Science in Health Education

Western Governors University

$14,240.00 Request Information

The online M.S. in Health Education degree program from Western Governor's University is geared toward students and health care professionals looking to gain the credentials to become a healt care educator. This is a 40 competency unit program that can be completed in about 2 years. Tuition is $2,790 per 6-month term, there is a $45 per term library fee, and a $65 application fee. Upon completion of the program, you will also be eligible for your Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) designation.

Accreditation Agency: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Master of Science in Nursing

Gonzaga University

$27,686.00 Request Information

The M.S. in Nursing degree from Gonzaga University Online is a 43 credit program, with tuition at $630 per credit. A technology fee is required each semester, $60 for a full time graduate student and $25 for a part time graduate student. For the M.S. in Nursing program there is also a $15 per semester program fee, and a one-time delivery fee of $90. Mandatory accident insurance is $42/year, there is a $45 application fee, and a $50 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Master of Science in Nursing

University of Phoenix Online

$20,370.00 Request Information

The M.S. in Nursing degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 42 credit hour program. Tuition is $485 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Health Care Systems Management (HCSM)

Loyola University

$14,440.00 Request Information

Are you a working RN (registered nurse) considering earning a Master's degree? Maybe you are a nurse and you would like to take on more of a leadership or management role in the health care field. Loyola University New Orleans Online offers a thorough, affordable, and respected Master of Science in Nursing with a Health Care Systems Management Specialization online degree program.

This online MSN program matches the curriculum of the campus based MSN program exactly. In addition to earning a Master's Degree, RNs will be prepared to take the Commission for Case Manager Certification Exam or the American Nurses Association Certification Exam in Nursing Administration.

The MSN with Health Care Systems Management specialization is a 36 credit program, with tuition at $400 per credit. There is also a $40 application fee.

Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

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Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership in Healthcare

Grand Canyon University Online

$17,300.00 Request Information

At Grand Canyon University Online, a Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership in Healthcare degree can be completed with 36 credit hours of study. Each graduate student will pay $475 per credit hour. There is a $100 application fee and a $100 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education

University of Phoenix Online

$20,370.00 Request Information

The M.S. in Nursing / Nursing and Health Care Education degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 42 credit hour program. Tuition is $485 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Master of Science in Nursing/Integrative Health Care

University of Phoenix Online

$17,085.00 Request Information

The M.S. in Nursing / Integrative Health Care degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 35 credit hour program. Tuition is $485 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration/Health Care Management

University of Phoenix Online

$31,635.00 Request Information

The M.S. in Nursing / MBA in Health Care Management degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 65 credit hour program. Tuition is $485 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Health Administration

University of Phoenix Online

$24,845.00 Request Information

The M.S. in Nursing / Master of Health Administration degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 51 credit hour program. Tuition is $485 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Ph.D. in Health Services

Walden University

$36,450.00 Request Information

The Ph.D. in Health Services degree at Walden University is an online degree that can be completed with 134 quarter credits of course work, a dissertation, and 20 days of residency (two 4-day sessions and two 6-day sessions). This program is delivered on a quarter system, and requires a minimum of 8-10 quarters to complete the work. Tuition is a flat $4050 per quarter, with each 4-day residency costing $800, each 6-day residency costing $1,200, and a $50 application fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Ph.D. in Public Health

Walden University

$51,630.00 Request Information

The Ph.D. in Public Health degree at Walden University is an online degree that can be completed with 122 quarter credits of course work, a dissertation, and 20 days of residency (two 4-day sessions and two 6-day sessions). This program is delivered on a quarter system, and requires a minimum of 10 quarters to complete the work. Tuition is $390 per quarter credit, with each 4-day residency costing $800, each 6-day residency costing $1,200, and a $50 application fee.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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