Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at Waldorf 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 Iowa colleges that offer healthcare administration degrees.

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Waldorf College (UIU)

605 Washington St, Fayette, IA

Waldorf College is a private institution that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Forest City, Iowa, in a predominantly rural area. Waldorf College, with only around 640 students enrolled, offers a low student to teacher ratio and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

Students can select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Commerce
• Communications
• Psychology
• Education
• Nutrition and Wellness Studies

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 the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 16 - 24 on the ACT or 751 - 1077 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. This school has an acceptance rate of around 49 percent of which only 17 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $22,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Some students at Waldorf College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The Waldorf College Warriors participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Students who wish to get more about this school can take a look at their website at http://www.waldorf.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Healthcare Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UIU has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).