HEALTH CARE
There are many health care degree programs available online. Medical assistants in general earn an average of $24,610 per year, but your earnings vary depending on your career choice. Some possible careers include:
- Dental hygienist
- AIDS/STD educator
- Physician’s assistant
- Weight management specialist
- Medical records technician
- Social worker
- Home health aide
- Nursing home aide
- Health services manager
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 Health Studies
Charter Oak State College
$22,985.00 Request Information
The Bachelor degree in Health Studies is a 120-credit degree completion program that can be completed with distance education through online courses. This program is designed for students who already have some experience or college credit. Along with general education requirements, you will also take at least 36 hours of specialized courses to fulfill the concentration in Health Studies.
Online courses for the Health Studies 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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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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