Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at Gardner – Webb 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 North Carolina colleges that offer healthcare administration degrees.

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Gardner – Webb University

2100 Silas Creek Pky, Winston-Salem, NC

Gardner - Webb University is a nonprofit private institution located in Boiling Springs, NC and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Gardner - Webb University is nearly four thousand yearly.

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

• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to GWU have an SAT score within the range of 1285 - 1665, or an ACT score within the range of 18 - 24. This school admits around 60% of applicants annually. Of those accepted, about 17% of students registered for enrollment.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,300. Some students at Gardner - Webb University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The GWU "Runnin' Bulldogs" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who wish to learn more about Gardner - Webb University can visit their website at http://www.gardner-webb.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Healthcare Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Gardner – Webb University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Masters 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

• Winston-Salem, NC
  • Total Employment: 580
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $105320

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