Healthcare Administration Degree

The healthcare administration program at Winthrop 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 South Carolina colleges that offer healthcare administration degrees.

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Winthrop University

601 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Kingstree, SC

Winthrop University is a public institution located in Rock Hill, South Carolina and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately 6,000 students are enrolled annually at Winthrop University.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score within the range of 950 - 1150, or an ACT composite score between 20 - 25. An estimated 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Winthrop University, with 35 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Winthrop University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $14,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $26,000 annually. Housing is available for students, and generally costs about $5,200 per year. Students enrolled at Winthrop University may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Winthrop University "Eagles" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.winthrop.edu.

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

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