Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at King’s College – Wilkes Barre 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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King’s College – Wilkes Barre

Also known as Kings College

One College Green, La Plume, PA

Kings College is a nonprofit private university that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly urban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Kings College.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Kings College accepts about 70% of students applying annually. Of those applicants admitted, about 30% of students attended the school.  Key information on admissions can be found through the school's primary portal.

The cost of tuition is close to $30,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending Kings College. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $5,600 for the year. King's College may provide financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Kings College "Monarchs" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and much more can be accessed on school's website at www.kings.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Healthcare Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kings College has offered the following program 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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 630
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $79700

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