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ACCEPTANCE RATE

80.90%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

97%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

42

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,683

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at University of Southern Maine 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 Maine colleges that offer healthcare administration degrees.

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University of Southern Maine (SMCC)

2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME

University of Southern Maine provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Portland, ME and publically funded. Approximately 9,700 students are enrolled yearly at USM.

Areas of study offered at University of Southern Maine include:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores between 19 - 22 on the ACT or 1320 - 1650 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. Roughly 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 25 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $9,800, while nonresidents pay $23,000 per year. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs about $5,500 annually. This school may provide financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at University of Southern Maine through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to get more about this school can visit their website at http://www.usm.maine.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Healthcare Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Southern Maine offers a master's degree program in healthcare administration.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female1

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White2

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

Upon completion of the Healthcare Administration program at SMCC, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students SMCC accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, University of Southern Maine may offer services like:

  • Online course work available
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

SMCC is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Little East Conference)
  • Basketball (Little East Conference)
  • Track and Field (Little East Conference)
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling