Online healthcare degrees

The world needs medical, public health and health administration professionals who can innovate and evolve to meet the changing needs of the field. Our healthcare degrees provide you with the skills and knowledge essential to addressing these needs and positively impacting the health of individuals, families and diverse populations.

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14 healthcare degree and certificate programs | 30 real-world healthcare occupations

Why earn your healthcare degree online with us?

Our healthcare degree programs are designed to be flexible, so you can prepare for an enhanced role in healthcare without impacting work and life. We also give you the opportunity to specialize your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a variety of concentrations in growing areas.

Save time and money

Have your eligible prior academic work and relevant professional experience evaluated for academic credit, potentially shortening your time to completion and saving you money.

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Affordable, fixed tuition

We’ve lowered tuition and locked it in for the duration of your online nursing degree program. So, you can count on your tuition to be as dependable as your education.

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Accreditation that matters

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is programmatically accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), PO Box 911, Spring House, PA 19477, 301-298-1820.

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There’s no way I would have made the impact or the difference that I’m making without the support, the confidence, and the education that I was provided”

Amber P.

Master of Health Administration, ‘17

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Frequently Asked Questions

How will getting an online healthcare degree help me prepare for jobs in the healthcare field?

Earning a healthcare degree demonstrates to employers that you have the specific knowledge and skills needed to address the rapidly changing healthcare field.

In addition, some of our programs educationally prepare you to sit for national industry certification exams. This offers peace of mind that our curriculum reflects the latest and best practices.

Do I need a healthcare or medical background in order to earn a healthcare degree?

No, we offer programs for both healthcare professionals and those looking to break into the field.

Do any of the healthcare degrees at University of Phoenix have special accreditation?

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is programmatically accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), 6110 Executive Blvd, Suite 614, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-298-1820.

What are the key differences between the Public Health and Health Administration fields?

Public Health	Health Administration
The field of public health encompasses many functions that work together to prevent disease and promote health for the benefit of populations (communities, states, countries, etc.).	The field of health administration covers the business side of healthcare in healthcare systems such as hospitals, health-related organizations and health networks.
Leading organizations to identify and improve community health concerns Studying the effects of the environment on population health and developing health policy Preparing communities to manage disasters/disease outbreaks	Leading organizations to effectively deliver health services Managing healthcare system resources (human, financial, supplies) Strategic planning for effective healthcare delivery

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*While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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