Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at Benedictine University 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 Illinois colleges that offer healthcare administration degrees.

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Benedictine University (UIC)

601 S Morgan, Chicago, IL

Benedictine University is a nonprofit private institution located in Lisle, IL and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. About 6,900 students enroll at Benedictine University per year.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Very common standardized test scores among students admitted to Benedictine University are in the range of 19 - 25 for the ACT exam, or 960 - 1230 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of around 76% of which only 38% decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at ben.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $26,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Student housing is available for students, which costs approximately $5,800 each year. Some students at Benedictine University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Benedictine University Eagles participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the school's http://www.ben.edu to view additional information.

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $106690
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 810
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $86880
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 830
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $102370

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