College of Health Professions # Online bachelor's healthcare degrees [Apply now](/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Prepare for a rewarding career in a growing field According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, career opportunities in healthcare management are projected to rise by 29% from ((edu.BLSyears)). Our bachelor’s healthcare degrees can help you meet the growing needs of this in-demand field.  Whether you have prior health care experience or not, our career-focused degrees can help you gain skills, credentials, and confidence you need to impact patient outcomes. And you can do it all 100% online, with the flexibility to start school any time of the year and when it fits your busy schedule.  ## Let's get started [Request Info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply Now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Find the bachelor’s healthcare degree for you ## FREE Healthcare Programs Guide Explore our healthcare degrees and certificates**—100% of our programs are aligned to career-relevant skills.** Request guide ## FREE Healthcare Programs Guide Explore our healthcare degrees and certificates - **100% of our programs are aligned to career-relevant skills.** ## You’re making moves! This guide is loaded with answers. Download it now or get it from your inbox. Questions? We’re just a call or click away. Get your free healthcare programs guide.  Please enter your first and last name. ## You’re making moves! This guide is loaded with answers. Download it now or get it from your inbox. Questions? We’re just a call or click away. ## Skills you’ll develop with core bachelor’s healthcare degree  courses --- ### BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH ADMINISTRATION - Management - Finance - Compliance - Quality management - Information management - Leadership [See the B.S. in Health Administration](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-administration-bachelors-degree.html) --- ### BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT - Compliance - Finance - Management - Technology [See the B.S. in Health Management](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-management-bachelors-degree.html) --- ### BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT (DIRECT ASSESSMENT) - Compliance - Finance - Management - Technology [See the B.S. in Health Management DA](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-management-competency-based-bachelors-degree.html) ## Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years Get value from your education before you even graduate. Update your resumé and LinkedIn profile with learned skills when you complete every 5- or 6-week course in our associate, bachelor's and master's programs. [Learn more](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html) ## Outlook for workers with a bachelor’s healthcare degree ### Bachelor of Science in Health Administration BLS CATEGORY: Medical and Health Services Managers JOB GROWTH:**23%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm)job growth for medical and health services managers is projected to be**much faster than average**between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - Health Manager - Practice Manager [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ### Bachelor of Science in Health Management BLS CATEGORY: Medical and Health Services Managers JOB GROWTH:**23%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm)job growth for medical and health services managers is projected to be**much faster than average**between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - Office Manager - Practice Manager - Program Manager - Health Manager  [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ### Bachelor of Science in Health Management (Direct Assessment) BLS CATEGORY: Medical and Health Services Managers JOB GROWTH:**23%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm)job growth for medical and health services managers is projected to be**much faster than average**between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - Office Manager - Practice Manager - Program Manager - Health Manager   [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Bachelor’s healthcare degree course requirements --- ### Bachelor of Science in Health Administration You’ll take**17**core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills to pursue your goals. These core courses include topics like: communications, compliance, finance, health administration, leadership and more.  [See all courses](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-administration-bachelors-degree.html#courses) --- ### Bachelor of Science in Health Management You’ll take**12**core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills to pursue your goals. These core courses include topics like: compliance, finance, management, technology and more. [See all courses](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-management-bachelors-degree.html#courses) --- ### Bachelor of Science in Health Management (Direct Assessment) You’ll take**12**core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills to pursue your goals. These core courses include topics like: compliance, finance, management, technology and more. [See all courses](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-management-competency-based-bachelors-degree.html#courses) ## Add a certificate to your online bachelor's healthcare degree × Learn more about programs offered through the University of Phoenix College of Health Professions. ### Health Information Systems Certificate ### Medical Records Certificate ## Tuition and financial aid ### Affordable, locked-in tuition [Learn about tuition](/tuition-financial-aid.html) ### Ways to pay — and save. Explore your options. From grants and scholarships to transfer credits and federal financial aid, there are a variety of ways to pay for school and save on tuition. > Financial Aid Federal Financial Aid is money from the U.S. Department of Education to help you pay for your college tuition and expenses. Currently, the Direct Assessment Bachelor of Science in Health Administration is not financial aid eligible. [More about financial aid](/tuition-financial-aid/federal-financial-aid.html) > Transfer Credits Your prior eligible credits could help you graduate from your bachelor's degree faster and for less. [More about transfer credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html) > Scholarships Starting with your first course, every qualifying new student will be awarded one of our scholarships. [More about scholarships](/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships.html) > Employer Tuition Discounts Check if your employer provides tuition assistance, benefits, or reimbursement programs toward your degree. [More about employer tuition benefits](/tuition-financial-aid/employer-tuition-benefits.html) > Military or Veteran Benefits See if you qualify to use veterans’ education benefits or tuition assistance to help pay for school. [More about military benefits](/military.html) ## Student experience “I received the gift of confidence, and the realization that my dream to get a degree in the healthcare management field was possible.” **—Keith Davies**_BSHA, 2016_   Over 1 million alumni have earned their degrees while balancing work, school and life.**So can you. ** > Manage Time with Flexible Courses [More about time management](/life-as-a-phoenix/time-management.html) > Use Robust Student Resources [More about student resources](/student-resources.html) > Learn Online [More about classes](/student-resources/going-to-class.html) ## How to apply for your bachelor’s healthcare degree program Once you’ve selected your degree program, choose your start date from our calendar, apply for free and register before the deadline (usually one week before the program starts). Then you’ll speak to an enrollment representative to begin class. - No application fee - No SAT, GMAT or essay required - Our[risk-free trial](/cmp/risk-free.html)lets eligible students try out University of Phoenix for three weeks with no financial obligation [See admissions requirements](/admissions.html)[Explore start dates](/admissions/class-start-dates.html) ## Meet your college deans Our college deans focus on developing a career-relevant curriculum. They bring industry experience to the classroom and lead a faculty of academic professionals with one goal in mind—to help you earn the skills you need to pursue your career. ### Mark Johannsson, DHSc, MPH Dean, College of Health Professions [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/dean-mark-johannsson.html) ### Nye Clinton, PhD Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, College of Health Professions [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/associate-dean-nye-clinton.html) ## Accreditation University of Phoenix has been[continually accredited](/about/accreditation.html)by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC),[hlcommission.org](https://hlcommission.org)since 1978. ## FAQs about bachelor's healthcare degrees Expand AllCollapse All ### How long to obtain a bachelor’s degree in healthcare? The program length for our traditional programs is four years. However, your time to completion will be impacted by other factors, including your eligible transfer credits, PLA credits, and any breaks in your studies at the University. For qualifying students, the Direct Assessment program could be completed in as few as 12 months, based on successful completion of 9 competency units per term.   - [Bachelor of Science in Health Administration](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-administration-bachelors-degree.html): program length 4 years - [Bachelor of Science in Health Management](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-management-bachelors-degree.html): program length 4 years  - [Bachelor of Science in Health Management Direct Assessment](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-management-competency-based-bachelors-degree.html): program length is less than 12 months for qualifying students with a minimum of 30 program applicable college credits and successfully complete 9 competency units per term.   ### What is the benefit of earning a bachelor’s degree in healthcare? Having a bachelor’s degree has become an increasingly important way to gain the knowledge and critical skills today's workers need to stay competitive in growing fields like healthcare. The U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics projects that job growth for medical and health services managers are[expected to grow faster than average](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm)— by 28% between 2021 and 2031.[1]So if you’re looking to build knowledge and career-relevant skills, an online bachelor’s degree in healthcare could help. 1 The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates. ### Can you get a credible degree in healthcare online? Yes! University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ([hlcommission.org](https://hlcommission.org/)) since 1978. Accreditation ensures higher education institutions meet acceptable quality standards.  ### Can I also get a certificate in healthcare? Yes, you can choose from our two undergraduate healthcare certificate options: 1)[Health Information Systems Certificate](/online-healthcare-certificates/health-information-systems.html) 2)[Medical Records Certificate](/online-healthcare-certificates/medical-records.html) ### Can transfer credits be used for a bachelor’s degree in healthcare? Yes, you can[transfer eligible credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html)if the college you attended is an accredited institution. You may also be able to have your relevant[work and life experiences](/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment.html)evaluated for potential credit toward your degree to save even more time and money on your degree. 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