Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at Viterbo 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer healthcare administration degrees.

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Viterbo University (Viterbo)

1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI

Viterbo University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in La Crosse, WI, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled yearly at Viterbo University.

Areas of study available at Viterbo University include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by admissions officials. Most students admitted to this school score in-between 21 - 26 on the ACT exam. Roughly 80% of all students that applied were admitted at Viterbo University, with 29% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at viterbo.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $24,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $3,500 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Viterbo University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

Students can visit the Viterbo University website to see a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Healthcare Administration Program

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

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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).