Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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 Louisiana colleges that offer healthcare administration degrees.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

3050 Martin Luther King Dr, Shreveport, LA

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public institution located in Lafayette, LA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. UL has an annual student enrollment of over 17,000.

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

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Psychology
• Engineering Technology

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to UL score in-between 20 to 24 on the ACT exam. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were admitted at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, with 50% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at University of Louisiana at Lafayette varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $5,400 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $15,000 annually. University of Louisiana at Lafayette may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The UL "Ragin' Cajuns" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

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

Students can visit the University of Louisiana at Lafayette website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, 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. University of Louisiana at Lafayette has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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

• Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $82510

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