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Health Services Administration, BS

Health service administrators and managers are typically responsible for planning and management of health services delivery systems in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, insurance companies, and other health-related organizations.

In this program, you will gain knowledge and experience in health systems planning, public health organization and management, public health policy formulation and analysis, finance, project management, quality assurance, public health law, and regulations.

This is a great major if you’re interested in healthcare and helping people but prefer leadership, business, or planning roles rather than medical or clinical work.

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Your Degree Plan

Intro

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If you like business, project management, working with people, and want to make a difference in healthcare, this could be a perfect fit for you.

Take advantage of special options related to this major:

  • Accelerated Program

    Health Services Administration offers the option to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in an accelerated time frame.

  • Honors

    Expand your curiosity — and enhance your curriculum — through the 91ÌÒÉ« Honors College. Two programs are offered: and .

The 91ÌÒÉ« Difference

What sets this program apart from its competitors?

  • As the only program in West Virginia to be granted membership in the (AUPHA), students and faculty have exclusive access to a resource-rich network, maintaining the program's delivery of cutting-edge health administration and policy education and training.
  • We provide a dedicated in-house career development office that offers one-on-one career counseling among other resources, such as a dedicated Public Health job board and networking opportunities. School of Public Health students take two career preparation courses and complete a required internship.
  • Real-world experience gives students a competitive edge in the marketplace and academia.
  • The School of Public Health has a long history of collaborating with agencies and organizations at the local, state, national, and international level.
  • collaborate on projects that provide valuable opportunities for students.
  • Our are continually building partnerships with new entities willing to host our students for professional, hands-on experience.
Scholarships

93% of 91ÌÒÉ« freshmen receive grants or scholarships (2023-24).

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Learn by Doing

Learning happens outside the classroom. Get involved.

Every health services administration student is required to complete an internship of a minimum of 125 hours in a health agency where they can put their classroom lessons to work. All students engage with agency partners, gain experience in the workplace, and demonstrate acquisition of competencies.

Partner organizations include:

  • Local Health Departments
  • Mon Health Medical Center
  • Peak Health
  • 91ÌÒÉ« Medicine
  • 91ÌÒÉ« Children's
  • WV Perinatal Partnership

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Live, study and pursue outside-the-classroom learning in a that shares your interests:

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What you learn outside of the classroom is just as important as what you learn during class. We’ll help you follow your curiosity.

Careers and Outcomes

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Project Management Specialists

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $100,750

Possible job titles include: .

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Quality Control Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.

Median Salary: $121,440

Possible job titles include: Quality Assurance Director (QA Director), Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager), Quality Control Manager (QC Manager), Quality Manager.

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Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $117,960

Possible job titles include: Clinical Director, Health Information Management Director (HIM Director), Health Information Manager (HIM Manager), Nursing Director.

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Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $136,550

Possible job titles include: Compliance Director, Compliance Manager, Environmental Manager, Environmental Program Manager.

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Where Graduates are Working

  • Clinical/administrative healthcare
  • Health services
  • Population settings, such as health departments

Areas of Graduate Study

Graduates have pursued advanced degrees in:

  • Public health
  • Health administration

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to 91ÌÒÉ«'s Health Services Administration major, first-time freshmen must meet 91ÌÒÉ«'s . They also must meet one of the following admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the .

Tuition and Aid

How much does Health Services Administration at 91ÌÒÉ« cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

Scholarships

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Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending 91ÌÒÉ« in addition to university scholarships.

Financial Aid

The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Health Services Administration major is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to 91ÌÒÉ«.

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