School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

Online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration program

Your business insight and dedication to quality healthcare can help transform the lives of others. Start your path to a meaningful career with a BS in Health Care Administration.

A flexible BS in Health Care Administration

The Capella University BS in Health Care Administration program helps you build a fundamental understanding of healthcare systems and managing health organizations. With input from the School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Advisory Board, we’ve designed a program with two specializations to help you build expertise that fits your goals.

BS in Health Care Administration program overview

This program provides a focused, practical exploration of the U.S. healthcare system. It’s designed to help you develop knowledge and skills essential to optimizing the effectiveness of healthcare organizations.

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Why Capella?

Reduce your tuition

Student loans can help you finance your education – but they must be repaid. So, before you apply for a loan, explore options for discounts, tuition assistance and other ways to help manage costs.

Scholarships & grants

Capella scholarships and federal grants are funds that you don’t have to pay back.

*Eligibility rules and restrictions apply. Connect with us for details.

 

No cost gen eds

Complete no-cost online general education courses through our affiliate, Sophia, and apply your eligible courses toward your degree at Capella.

10% military discount

Capella offers a tuition discount to active-duty service members, Guard and Reserve members, veterans, their spouses and dependents.

Employer benefits

Tuition discounts and scholarships are available for eligible employees of our partner organizations.

FlexPath: Your pace. Your price.

FlexPath lets you finish the degree you started, with a bachelor’s in health care administration in 16 months for $15,000.*

*Based on fastest 25 percent of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply.

1 of FlexPath alumni would likely attend Capella if they had to do it over again.

Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2023–2024, point of graduation.

Program specializations

Various factors impact your time and cost to complete your degree, such as your program specialization. For more information, visit the BS in Health Care Administration specialization pages.

BS in Health Care Administration specializations

FlexPath lets you finish the degree you started, with a bachelor’s in health care administration in 16 months for $15,000.*

*Based on fastest 25 percent of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply. Available in select programs.

Two online learning formats to fit your life

FlexPath

  • Take one or two courses at a time
  • Set your own deadlines. You can finish a course and move on to the next one without having to wait for a new term
  • Complete as many courses as you can in each 12-week billing session

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GuidedPath

  • Work on assignments with fixed weekly deadlines
  • Take up to three classes per quarter
  • Follow a set schedule of 10-week quarters

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“The most fulfilling part of earning my degree is being able to finally finish what I started all those years ago. I always thought I might have what it takes to earn a degree, but now I’ve been able to prove it! I also did the Accelerated Master’s Pathway and was able to successfully complete some master’s-level classes at a distinguished level. It is fulfilling to know that at an age when many brains start declining, I’m still able to do master’s-level work.”

 

Diana Morris

BS Health Care Administration, FlexPath graduate

Actual Capella graduate who agreed to appear in our promotional materials

Expert advisory board

The SoBTH Advisory Board provides insights, input and feedback on the skills that employers demand of business management, information technology and healthcare administration students.

The advisory board will help ensure that Capella University provides:

  • Academic offerings that are designed with relevant and meaningful learning opportunities
  • High-quality, relevant educational programing that is challenging, engaging, supportive, transformative and diverse
  • Skills and experiences students need to lead and contribute to their organizations and communities

Distinguished faculty

Our faculty bring a wealth of professional experiences to the classroom, with practical insights that can help you bridge the gap between learning in the classroom and working in the real world. They can help you learn the applicable skills you can use right away and share their understanding of what it’s really like to work in your chosen field of study.

“Capella gave me a more big-picture perspective. In my prior role, I had very little understanding of how my work fit into the larger framework of the system in which my clinics operated. Being engaged in my work while learning helped me to see clearly that this education is effective and worthwhile.”

 

Diana Morris

BS Health Care Administration, FlexPath graduate

Actual Capella graduate who agreed to appear in our promotional materials

Accelerated Master’s Pathway

With the Accelerated Master’s Pathway (AMP), you can potentially save time and money when you take master’s-level courses that can be applied to both bachelor’s and subsequent master’s requirements.

Interprofessional education

Share courses with nursing and public health practitioners along with health administration professionals to learn about, from and with others in the industry.

BS in Health Care Administration outcomes

The BS in Health Care Administration degree program is designed to equip you with the skills to pursue a career in the field of healthcare administration. The curriculum explores the U.S. healthcare system, including healthcare finance, marketing and strategic planning. The program includes collaborative group experiences to help develop communication, collaboration, problem-solving and decision-making skills that can help you improve your effectiveness in healthcare organizations.

BS in Health Care Administration specializations

BS in Health Care Administration services and resources

Only you can make your degree happen – but our teams of experts are ready to help you whenever you need it.

Academic support

  • One-on-one enrollment and advising support
  • Writing Center, online library and tutoring services
  • Expert faculty with real-world knowledge

Financing support

  • Assistance with the financial aid process
  • Scholarships, transfer credits and credit for prior learning

Career support

  • Resume help, interview prep and employer database of job listings
  • One-on-one career coaching
  • Learner & alumni networking platform to connect in your field

Personal support

  • Disability services
  • Student communities and peer-to-peer mentoring
  • 24/7 tech support

Career Development Center

Explore your career options, navigate your job search, move toward your goals with help from our Career Development Center. We offer a variety of resources, including one-on-one career coaching. Start planning early.

Frequently asked questions

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Ready for the next step?

Learning online doesn’t mean going it alone. We’re here to help, from enrollment assistance and financing guidance to faculty and academic coaches. You’ll have a supportive community that’s as passionate about your education – and your success – as you are.