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Health Care Administration Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration

Develop the foundational knowledge and skills to grow into a confident and impactful leader in healthcare. Capella’s Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration Leadership can help prepare you for high-performance teamwork in this dynamic field. You’ll gain a strong understanding of managing people and teams as well as healthcare operations. The competency-based program also examines healthcare finances, strategic planning and marketing. Through collaborative projects, you’ll sharpen the critical communication, problem solving and decision-making skills needed to help lead positive change in the healthcare industry.

Two flexible online learning formats

To meet the needs of your busy life, we offer two 100% competency-based online learning formats – GuidedPath and FlexPath. Which is right for you?  

Interdisciplinary education led by experts in the field

Learn alongside healthcare and public health students in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment guided by faculty who bring extensive professional experience to every discussion.

Take general education courses on us

Complete no-cost gen ed courses through our affiliate, Sophia Learning, and apply your courses toward your health care administration leadership degree at Capella.

Classes start October 6

Apply today with no application fee.

At a glance

  • Online
  • FlexPath available
  • 8–14 General education courses
  • 9 Core courses
  • 6 Specialization courses
  • 9–17 Elective courses
  • 1 Capstone
  • 180 Total quarter credits
  • 135 Maximum transfer credits

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

Based on fastest 25% 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.

What can you do with a BS in Health Care Admin degree?

Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration, Health Care Administration Leadership.

Job titles to explore*

  • Clinic manager
  • Compliance manager
  • Compliance officer
  • Healthcare manager
  • Program coordinator
  • Program manager
  • Program specialist

Employment settings to explore*

  • Assisted living facilities for the elderly
  • General medical and surgical hospitals
  • Home health care services
  • Nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities)
  • Offices of physicians (except mental health specialists)
  • Outpatient care centers

*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.