Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at Ottawa University – Kansas City 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 Kansas colleges that offer healthcare administration degrees.

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Ottawa University – Kansas City

Also known as Ottawa - Greater Kansas City

1001 South Cedar, Ottawa, KS

Ottawa University - Kansas City is a nonprofit private institution located in Overland Park, Kansas and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains an American Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 370 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Students may select from many areas of study, including:

• Business Administration
• Healthcare Administration
• Elementary Education
• Information Technology
• Human Resources
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials.

The cost of tuition is around $11,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Some students at OUKC may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at ottawa.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Healthcare Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ottawa - Greater Kansas City 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

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