Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at Carlow 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer healthcare administration degrees.

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Carlow University

250 University Ave, California, PA

Carlow University is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 2,800 students are enrolled annually at Carlow University.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

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

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at Carlow University. A score within the range of 850 - 1070 on the SAT, or 18 - 23 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Approximately 70% of all students that applied were admitted at Carlow University, with 33% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at admissions.carlow.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $26,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $5,200 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Carlow University participates in intercollegiate athletics through the NAIA's American Mideast Conference in Basketball.

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.carlow.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Healthcare Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Carlow University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $90300

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