Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 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 Texas colleges that offer healthcare administration degrees.

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

7000 Fannin, Houston, TX

If you are looking for an exciting career in the health care industry, then look no further than the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

TTUHSC's vision was to become a nationally recognized nursing program, and they have! In 2011, TTUHSC was ranked among the top in the nation by US News & World Report. They worked hard to receive this honor; students are trained on state-of-the-art equipment by nationally recognized faculty members.

Students receive hands on training at nearby Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene Regional, and other institutions nearby the respective campuses.

Admission requirements vary depending on the particular program you choose. Most require at least a 2.5 GPA in previous college classes and medical or science pre-requisite classes. Specific requirements can be found here www.ttuhsc.edu/.

TTUHSC has seven campuses offering a range of advanced medical degrees. This public university has locations all over Texas.

• TTUHSC School of Medicine -Amarillo, Lubbock and Odessa
• Paul L. Foster School of Medicine -El Paso
• School of Nursing -Abilene, El Paso, Lubbock and Odessa
• Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing -El Paso
• School of Allied Health Sciences -Amarillo, Lubbock and Midland
• School of Pharmacy -Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock and Dallas/Fort Worth
• Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences -Amarillo and Lubbock

Each school and department maintains a career services office to help students find employment.

Students Enrolled in the Healthcare Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $106840

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