Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Houston, TX, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at UTHealth is nearly 4,400 yearly.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. More information regarding admissions can be found at registrar.uth.tmc.edu.

Tuition & fees at UTHealth are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $7,700 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $29,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

Students Enrolled in the Healthcare Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate 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).