Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at Chestnut Hill College 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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Chestnut Hill College (CHC)

Woodland Road, Office of Institutional Research, Pittsburgh, PA

Chestnut Hill College is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly urban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Nearly two thousand students enroll at Chestnut Hill College annually.

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

• Psychology
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Chestnut Hill College. A score within the range of 1290 - 1580 on the SAT, or 18 - 22 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school admits around 90% of applicants annually. Of those applicants admitted, around 17% registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at chc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $32,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Chestnut Hill College Griffins participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.chc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Healthcare Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CHC offers a bachelor's degree program in healthcare administration.

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).