Health Care Administration and Policy ,BS
Clinical Practice, Health Administration, Health Care Systems Design, Health Management, Health Policy, Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Hospital Administration, Informatics, Innovation, Population Health, Research, Systems Engineering, medical practice management
Merge your passion for leadership, clinical practice and policy to acquire the expertise needed to drive meaningful, measurable improvements in health care.
The Bachelor of Science program in health care administration and policy examines the design of health care systems, processes, leadership, quality improvement and management. This expertise empowers students to become the next generation of leaders who optimize health care delivery and enhance health outcomes for all.
Students acquire foundational knowledge of health care administration and health policy with a focus on leadership, economics, finance, social drivers of health, informatics and systems engineering. The multidisciplinary faculty, comprising tenure-track and clinically trained professionals, collaborate to create, teach and share knowledge with students in the program.
- College/school:
College of Health Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 117 - College Algebra
- Math
intensity: Moderate
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Implement effective leadership and management strategies to enhance performance of the health care workforce.
- Critically analyze public and population health structures and frameworks through the lens of socio-cultural factors and diverse cultural perspectives to enhance healthcare delivery.
- Analyze data and processes to improve outcomes in population health.
- Analyze how policy and economics influence professional health service delivery.
Studying health care administration and policy abroad enables students to develop valuable skill sets. Being exposed to distinct health environments, learning culturally specific health approaches, and improving intercultural communication skills help prepare students to lead, giving them an advantage in their professional careers.
The College of Health Solutions recommends these programs for students majoring in health care administration and policy.
Opportunities for graduates include entry-level positions in health care administration, hospital management, program management, policy, advocacy, system design, quality improvement and health services research.
Graduates may pursue further education through graduate programs in areas such as health care delivery, population health, data science, administration and management.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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35.2%
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$103,500
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4.8%
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$144,440
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5.2%
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$130,000
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28.4%
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$104,830
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5.6%
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$103,330
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22.5%
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$85,720
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6.2%
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$95,370
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1.6%
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$107,560
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4.6%
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$71,690
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9.1%
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$74,240
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College of Health Solutions
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HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
