Online BS in Healthcare Administration
Become a Skilled, Strategic Healthcare Leader
Adelphi University’s fully online healthcare administration bachelor’s degree builds on your leadership skills by taking a comprehensive approach to the field. In addition to liberal arts courses, you’ll take core courses in healthcare and business to deepen your expertise. You’ll be prepared to advance as a strategic leader ready to make a positive impact in the healthcare field.
The bachelor’s in healthcare administration degree also helps you prepare for the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) certification exam — a credential that can lead to executive-level positions.
Online programs at Adelphi University are built for flexibility, helping you fit your studies into your busy life. Our programs offer hands-on learning and access to world-class faculty who are dedicated to your success. You’ll learn knowledge, skills, experience and earn a degree that will change your life and open new doors.
On average, students graduate in four years, although the duration depends on their transfer credits and pace through the program. This program is built for flexibility, offered fully online, and in a full- and part-time format. A maximum of 90 transfer credits may be accepted, subject to approval, which will affect the final number of credit hours needed to graduate. Credit for Prior Learning is accepted, if eligible.
Transfer up to 90 Credits
Prepare for the FACHE Exam
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Discover the Benefits of Adelphi’s Well-Rounded Bachelor’s Degree
In the healthcare administration bachelor’s program, you’ll dive into leadership principles and examine ways to apply them in a variety of healthcare settings.
Take core coursework in business and healthcare, approach the field from several perspectives and individualize your career path.
Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration Career Outcomes
Jobs for healthcare administrators will be in demand as the need for healthcare services grows. Propel yourself toward these rewarding careers with your BS in Healthcare Administration online degree.
Salary Potential for Healthcare Administration Jobs
Medical and Health Services Managers—Government $132,620 2024 median wage1
Medical and Health Services Managers—State, Local and Private Hospitals $130,690 2024 median wage1
Medical and Health Services Managers—Outpatient Care Centers $106,990 2024 median wage1
Medical and Health Services Managers—Physicians’ Offices $100,780 2024 median wage1
Top Recognition for Adelphi University
Adelphi has been transforming lives with our unique approach to learning for more than 150 years. By welcoming students from around the globe, we’ve expanded our academic offerings and geographic reach, celebrating significant milestones and successful outcomes.
Adelphi University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and our degree programs have received considerable recognition from numerous national publications and organizations such as U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Colleges of Distinction, Military Friendly and more:
The Attention You Deserve
Founded in 1896, Adelphi University is a nationally ranked, respected and well-connected research university. We pride ourselves on our ability to create distinctive environments of intellectual rigor and creativity. At Adelphi, you’ll always have the guidance and support you need to define your success in the classroom, in your career and beyond.
Online Study at Adelphi University
Adelphi’s online programs are built for flexibility, providing you with a quality education that fits into your busy schedule. Our expert faculty are always here to answer your questions and guide you through your program. We offer many opportunities for students to connect directly with professors and work alongside them for research, mentoring and networking.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Medical and Health Services Managers.” Retrieved May 27, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.