Health Administration

Saint Joseph’s University’s Health Administration major and minor provides undergraduate students an opportunity for all business students to explore a career in healthcare. The program will create generations of value driven healthcare leaders prepared to address America’s healthcare challenges. Students will gain an understanding of the complexities of the healthcare system in the United States and gain exposure to the international healthcare system. 

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What Sets Our Program Apart

  • Accredited by AACSB in business and accounting, Saint Joseph's Haub School of Business is in an elite category of the best business schools throughout the world. Our undergraduate majors and graduate programs rank in the top tier by U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review and other respected rankings organizations.

  • Experience a world-class program with an unparalleled education in both non-clinical and clinical leadership. Whether you want a career in the health delivery system or want to guide a dynamic clinical department, this program is tailor-made for your ambitions.

  • Saint Joseph's healthcare administration program is led by seasoned leaders who have in-depth experience leading healthcare systems across the nation. With years of practical expertise, the program equips you with the essential skills required for tomorrow's leaders in the healthcare industry and clinical fields. 

What Can I Do With a Degree in Health Administration?

The program will prepare students to pursue graduate studies to prepare them for the increasingly complex management of healthcare systems. It will expose students to the wide array of social justice and equity challenges posed by healthcare and to help them develop solutions to address social disparities in healthcare. Careers include:

  • Hospitals
  • Physician Practices
  • Insurance
  • Long-term care health system leadership
  • Healthcare companies that deliver services
  • Telemedicine Providers

Program Details

  • View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

     

  • The full tuition for a Health Administration degree for students entering fall 2023 is $51,140. 

    *Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our Tuition & Fees page for a detailed breakdown.

    Financial aid in the form of scholarships, federal and state grants, loans and graduate assistantships as well as discount eligibility may be available to you to help offset the cost of your degree. Explore your options on our financial aid page.

Why Study Health Administration in Philadelphia?

The two largest industries in Pennsylvania are: Health & Medical Insurance & Hospitals with the primary concentration being the Philadelphia region. Philadelphia has always had a real strength in healthcare as it comprises nearly 13 percent of the workforce in Philadelphia. A lot of early surgical techniques were invented here, including the first hospital in the country and the first medical school.

Admission Information

To apply for the health administration major, Saint Joseph's University accepts the Common Application and Saint Joseph's Application. 

First-year applications open on August 1 each year, with Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision options. Transfer applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Learn more about the undergraduate application process.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A Master of Health Administration is the most frequently pursued degree after completing the health administration undergraduate program.
     

  • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary of a medical and health service manager in 2022 is $104,830.

  • Students interested in the Health Administration minor can expect to take 

    Four Required Courses:

    • Intro to Healthcare Admin
    • Health Info Management Systems
    • Financial Management of Health Organizations
    • Healthcare Quality Improvement

    Two Elective Courses:

    • Database Management
    • Data Wrangling & Visualization
    • Project Management (DSS)
    • Healthcare Law & Ethics
    • Healthcare Policy
    • Perspectives on Leadership (MGT)
    • Principles of Selling (MKT)
    • Pharmaceutical Marketing Environment

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The pharmaceutical & healthcare business major at Saint Joseph’s University will teach you how to oversee efficient clinical research and manage complex healthcare costs that are currently challenging the industry. The rapidly changing healthcare industry is in need of individuals with the necessary background knowledge in business, science and technology – and this degree program can provide that required skill set. You will have the option to add a co-op or engage in faculty-mentored research.

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