Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at Texas Southern 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 Texas colleges that offer healthcare administration degrees.

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Texas Southern University (TSU)

One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX

TSU is a public historically black institution located in Houston, Texas. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Approximately nine thousand students are enrolled annually at TSU.

Areas of study offered at TSU include:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at TSU. A score between 1110 - 1360 on the SAT, or 15 - 19 for the ACT is common among admitted students. 39% of those students that apply are admitted to TSU, of which 35% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Texas Southern University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,800 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $18,000 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for TSU is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

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

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.tsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Healthcare Administration Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• 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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $99770

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