Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at West Virginia University Institute of Technology 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 West Virginia colleges that offer healthcare administration degrees.

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West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Also known as West Virginia University Tech

208 University Drive, West Liberty, WV

West Virginia University Institute of Technology provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Montgomery, West Virginia and publically funded. Enrollment at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is nearly a thousand annually.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 810 - 1090 on the SAT and between 18 - 23 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to West Virginia University Institute of Technology. This school has an admissions rate of about 52 percent of which only 63 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.wvutech.edu.

Tuition & fees at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $5,900 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $15,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,400 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.wvutech.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Healthcare Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Virginia University Tech offers a bachelor's degree program in healthcare administration.

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

• Wheeling, WV-OH
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $91560

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