Healthcare Administration Online Program
Do you want to start a career in healthcare and take classes online? The Healthcare Administration associate degree program may be for you.
- $184,960^ NYS Avg. Wage – Healthcare Administration
- 23%* Job Growth – Healthcare Administration
- 100% Online — Both Programs, NYS-Registered
Next classes start on January 19, 2027.
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Your Healthcare Administration Career Starts Here
Healthcare administrators are essential employees who plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities that keep healthcare organizations running. As the healthcare sector continues to grow, the need for skilled administrators and managers has never been greater.
At Swedish Institute, our 100% online Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) in Healthcare Administration gives you the management, billing, and operational skills to build a leadership-track career in healthcare — entirely online, on your schedule. This is the degree-level path for students who want to move into management and administrative leadership in hospitals, clinics, and health services organizations.
In 21 months, you'll build the business, operational, and leadership skills that healthcare organizations need from their administrative teams. All coursework is delivered 100% online — no campus visits required — so you can pursue your degree while managing your current responsibilities.
What Does a Healthcare Administrator Do?
Healthcare Administrators plan, direct, and coordinate the medical and health services of hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations. Their responsibilities include:
- Managing healthcare facility operations including staffing, budgets, and compliance
- Overseeing billing, coding, and revenue cycle functions
- Implementing and managing electronic health records systems
- Ensuring compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, and accreditation standards
- Developing policies and procedures to improve organizational efficiency
- Coordinating with clinical and administrative staff to optimize patient care delivery
Medical & Health Services Managers in the 2026 US News and World Report Jobs Rankings
- #1 in Health Care Support Jobs
- #6 in 100 Best Jobs
Education on Your Time
The Healthcare Administration program at Swedish Institute is delivered 100% online — no campus visits required. All coursework, lectures, and assessments take place in our digital learning environment, giving you the flexibility to earn your degree while keeping up with work, family, and other commitments. Learn on your schedule, from anywhere.
With training from Swedish Institute, graduates of our Healthcare Administration program are prepared for early employment in a variety of settings, such as:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Paying for your Healthcare Administration degree doesn't have to be overwhelming. Swedish Institute offers financial aid and scholarship opportunities for eligible students so you can focus on your education. Our financial aid team will walk you through tuition, payment options, and the financial aid process every step of the way.
Explore our scholarships, financial aid resources, and application process to get started. You can also use our Net Price Calculator to estimate your tuition.
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Without Swedish, I wouldn't have any of the knowledge that I have now to be able to help the people that I want to help in today's society, and that really is it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- * Employment of Medical and Health Services Managers is projected to grow 23 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than average for all occupations. Growth will occur for various reasons. Source: Occupational Employment Statistics Query System with a release date of May 2025. Site visited 6/8/2026.
- ** Employment of Medical Records Specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than average for all occupations. Growth will occur for various reasons. Source: Occupational Employment Statistics Query System with a release date of May 2025. Site visited 6/8/2026.
- ^ Salary Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Query System. Information is for Medical and Health Services Managers in New York State as well as Medical Records Specialists in New York State. Data from May 2025. https://data.bls.gov/oes/#/home. Site visited 6/8/2026.
- Salary will vary based on experience, location of employment, and the specific job title and duties being performed. National long-term projections and salary averages may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual growth or any particular salary. Swedish Institute does not guarantee employment. Swedish Institute cannot guarantee a student’s eligibility either to take any exam or become certified, registered, or licensed.
- Swedish Institute’s programs are registered by the New York State Education Department. Accredited by ACCSC. For important information on program costs, completion and placement rates, median debt incurred, etc., please visit: http://www.swedishinstitute.edu/student-consumer-information.
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