College of Doctoral Studies # Doctoral healthcare degrees [Apply now](/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Lead the way in the healthcare business Shape the future of health administration with a doctoral healthcare degree. In this program, you’ll learn how to expand your role as a health professional to meet the various challenges of health administration, such as improving the patient care experience and health of people, and decreasing the cost per capita of care. _Curated for busy health professionals, like you._All our courses are 100% online and only eight (8) weeks long, including two symposiums. That means you’ll have the flexibility to start your doctoral degree any time of the year and when it fits your busy schedule. Its convenience built into a challenging education that prepares you with the leadership skills needed to meet the growing demands of health administration. ## Let's get started [Request Info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply Now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Doctoral healthcare degrees ## 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. ## Doctoral degree program length The doctoral degree program length can vary by program expectations. Course extensions, research proposals, and research and dissertation can all impact the duration and cost of doctoral studies. That's why our doctoral support team is here to guide you every step of the way. Review your selected program for details. If you have questions, speak to our dedicated doctoral enrollment representative. [602-544-3737](tel:16025443737) [602-544-3737](tel:1-602-544-3737) ## Topics covered in an online doctoral healthcare degree ### doctor of health administration - Components and subsystems within healthcare - Economic and regulatory factors of healthcare - Healthcare policy - Evidence-based decision-making [See the Doctor of Health Administration](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-administration-doctoral-degree.html) ## Outlook for workers with a doctoral healthcare degree ### Doctor of Health Administration BLS CATEGORY: Medical & Health Services Manager JOB GROWTH: 23**%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm)job growth for medical and healthservices manager occupations is projected to be **much faster than average**between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - Clinical Director - Health Information Management Director - Nursing Director [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Course requirements for our doctoral healthcare degree --- ### Doctor of Health Administration You’ll take**18** core courses with program-specific curriculum to help you gain the confidence and skills to lead in health administration. These core courses include topics such as leadership theory, healthcare economics, risk management and evolution of healthcare programs to ensure organizations remain sustainable in a competitive environment. [See all courses](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-administration-doctoral-degree.html#courses) ## 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. [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) > 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) > Scholarships Starting with your first course, every new qualifying 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) ## Student experience **MacDonald C.** _BSM, 2014 | MHA, 2016 | DHA, 2020_ “My achievement has brought a deep sense of personal satisfaction and opened a whole new world for me.”    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 doctoral healthcare degree Once you’ve selected your doctoral 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 obligation! - No SAT, GMAT or essay required [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. ### Hinrich Eylers, PhD Vice Provost of Doctoral Studies and Academic Operations [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/vice-provost-hinrich-eylers.html) ### Cathy Lalley, PhD Associate Dean, College of Doctoral Studies [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/associate-dean-cathy-lalley.html) ## Institutional 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 doctoral healthcare degrees Expand AllCollapse All ### How long does it take to obtain a doctoral degree in healthcare? The Doctor of Health Administration degree is designed to be completed in 42 months, but it depends on a few factors including whether you take breaks during your program. ### What is the benefit of getting a doctoral degree in healthcare? Having a doctoral degree in health administration has become an increasingly important way to gain the knowledge and critical skills today's workers need to stay competitive in health administration. The US Bureau of Labor Statics 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)— that’s 28% between 2021 and 2031.* So if you’re looking to build knowledge and career-relevant skills, the Doctor of Health Administration degree could help. *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 doctoral degree in healthcare online? Yes! University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ([hlcommission.org](https://hlcommission.org/)) since 1978. ### Can transfer credits be used for a doctoral degree in healthcare? Yes, you can[transfer eligible credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html) if they are from an accredited institution.