Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at Jefferson College of Health Sciences prepares students for careers in small private practices, regional hospitals and national medical centers, nursing homes, outpatient care centers, rehabilitation clinics, and home healthcare services. The program focuses on developing, planning, and managing health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Program courses include: business and financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, and health law and regulations. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer healthcare administration degrees.

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Jefferson College of Health Sciences

101 Elm Avenue SE, Roanoke, VA

Jefferson College of Health Science in Roanoke, Virginia can prepare you for a future in the growing health care industry. JCHS awards Master's degrees in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Physician's Assistant. Are you ready to start your career right away? A 12-month certificate program is available in Medical Laboratory Science, as well as two year Associate's degrees and four-year Bachelor's programs! Almost every type of healthcare career is represented at JCHS. Many options are available in Wellness, Therapy, Administration, Nursing, and Science! Whether you want to teach people how to get in shape, rehabilitate them after an injury, or analyze their test results, Jefferson College has a program for you!

JCHS is one of the only private healthcare colleges in the southeast; there are only about 1,000 total students. Over 90% of which pass license or certification exams on their first try!

Roanoke is one of the largest cities in Virginia and students are given opportunities to participate in clinical programs in the area or abroad.

The career resources center offers students help with resume writing, interview preparation, and career guidance. JCHS boasts 100% of graduates find employment in their field within six months.

Get your health care career started at Jefferson College today by visiting JCHS or by simply completing the form on this page.

Students Enrolled in the Healthcare Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Jefferson College of Health Sciences has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical and Health Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical and health services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Roanoke, VA
  • Total Employment: 360
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $110420

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).