Online Healthcare Administration Associate Degree

Healthcare settings are challenging, fast-paced environments. There are a lot of moving parts to consider—as well as strict regulations—to ensure a safe and efficient environment for practitioners and patients alike. As the American healthcare system continues to grow and evolve, the demand for capable health services managers is rising dramatically.

When you earn your Healthcare Administration Associate Degree online, you'll gain the skills to succeed in this fast-growing field. With a curriculum designed by health service experts, everything you learn has real-world relevance. And because our affordable Associate Degree in Healthcare Administration program is online, you can move your career forward without interrupting it.

Healthcare Administration Online Degree Curriculum

Designed with career-readiness in mind, our online Healthcare Administration Associate Degree curriculum focuses on teaching the skills and knowledge that can be essential to success in the field. Your self-paced college classes include:

Medical Terminology
Medical Office Management
Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Coding

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What you get

Textbooks and/or eBooks
Academic support via email, web portal, or phone
Student Portal dashboard for instant access to lessons and support
Learning Resource Center online libraries and labs
ProQuest® digital access to thousands of sources for research
An active online community of fellow students, staff, and grads

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job growth

Healthcare administration job opportunities

Hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing homes, surgical facilities, rehabilitation centers, emergency clinics. All healthcare settings need medical practitioners, but they also need highly trained managers and administrators. As the healthcare industry expands to accommodate new treatments and an aging population, the demand for medical health services managers is set to explode. The U.S. Department of Labor forecasts 28% job growth in this field by 2032^†, which is several times higher than the average growth rate for all occupations.

STUDY ON
YOUR OWN SCHEDULE

With no pre-scheduled classes or exams, you can complete each of four semesters in as little as six months.

CAREER-RELEVANT
TRAINING

Gain high-demand expertise in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, medical coding, and more.

COMPETITIVE
TUITION

Bonus: you may qualify for your fourth and final semester at no cost. That’s a $ value!

STUDY ON
YOUR OWN SCHEDULE

With no pre-scheduled classes or exams, you can complete each of four semesters in as little as six months.

CAREER-RELEVANT
TRAINING

Gain high-demand expertise in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, medical coding, and more.

COMPETITIVE
TUITION

Bonus: you may qualify for your fourth and final semester at no cost. That’s a $ value!

Frequently asked questions

You may be taking your first steps into higher education. Or you may be considering online study for the first time. Whatever your situation, we’re here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you have.

How do I know if earning a Healthcare Administration Associate Degree online is right for me?

Your Healthcare Administration Associate Degree could be a valuable asset in your career journey. It’s an extremely popular field of study, and there's ongoing demand for people who have earned an Associate Degree in Healthcare Administration. Since our program lets you learn in the convenience of your home with no interruption to your job or your life, it’s a sensible way to attain a worthwhile education.

Does Ashworth College offer career services to Associate Degree in Healthcare Administration students or graduates?

As soon as you enroll, you gain an Ashworth College Central Network. It's an online toolkit that offers step-by-step guidance for building your resume, drafting cover letters, writing thank yous, and more. Your lessons may refer you to the Ashworth College Central Network as you prepare to graduate and take new steps in your career. After you earn your degree, you'll retain your account so you can sharpen your Ashworth College Central Network anytime you need to.

What happens if it takes me longer than six months to complete each of the semesters?

We allow you up to four (4) years from the date of your enrollment to complete your studies and earn your Healthcare Administration Associate Degree. A self-paced, flexible study schedule is one of the many advantages of pursuing your education at Ashworth College.

Related programs

Our Healthcare Administration Associate Degree is one of several healthcare majors available at Ashworth College. Our other career-relevant programs include:

State requirements

A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state. Click here for contact information on state licensing/regulatory boards and certain professional licensing information.

^†Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, "Medical and Health Services Managers." Accessed December 12, 2023.

Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.