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Online Healthcare Degree Programs

An online healthcare degree program can provide the necessary requirement for a number of careers in the healthcare field, including nursing, physical therapy, medical assistance, healthcare management and healthcare technician positions. An undergraduate degree in healthcare provides a foundation for advanced (master and doctorate) healthcare degrees. We have also made a section only about nursing education which is well worth a visit. Read more about online healthcare degree programs.

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	Ashford University Request more info on these programs
Bachelors BA/Health Care Administration BA/Organizational Management - Applied Behavioral Science (Human Services) BA/Organizational Management - Health Care Administration BA/Organizational Management - Human Services Administration BA/Organizational Management - Physical Education BA/Organizational Management - Public Safety Administration BA/Organizational Management - Recreation BA/Social Science - Health Studies BA/Social Science - Human Services Administration BA/Social Science - Social Services Masters MA/Organizational Management - Healthcare Administration MBA/Healthcare Administration

	Grand Canyon University Request more info on these programs
Bachelors BS in Business Administration - Healthcare Management BS in Health Sciences: Professional Development & Advanced Patient Care BS in Medical Imaging Science BS in Respiratory Care RN to BS in Nursing Masters MBA in Health System Management MS in Addiction Counseling MS in Nursing: Nursing Education MS in Professional Counseling

	Western Governors University Request more info on these programs
Bachelors B.S. in Health Informatics B.S. in Nursing Masters M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management

	Colorado Technical University Online Request more info on these programs
Associates Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding Bachelors Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Health Care Management Masters Master of Business Administration - Health Care Management

	Keiser University Request more info on these programs
Associates Associate of Arts in Health Services Administration Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Bachelors Bachelor of Arts in Health Services Administration Bachelor of Science Degree Completion in Health Science Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

	Capella University Request more info on these programs
Bachelors Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology - Health Informatics Masters Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Health Care Management Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Counseling Studies Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - General Human Services Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Gerontology Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Health Care Administration Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Management of Nonprofit Agencies Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Mental Health Counseling Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - School Counseling Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Social and Community Services Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology - Health Information Management Master of Science (MS) in Psychology - Counseling Psychology Master of Science (MS) in Public Health - Management and Policy Master of Science (MS) in Public Health - Social and Behavioral Sciences Doctorate Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - Counseling Studies Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - Counselor Education and Supervision Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - General Human Services Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - Health Care Administration Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - Management of Nonprofit Agencies Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services - Social and Community Services

	Walden University Request more info on these programs
Masters M.S. degree program in Clinical Research Administration M.S. degree program in Nursing (B.S.N. Track) M.S. degree program in Nursing (B.S.N. Track) - Education M.S. degree program in Nursing (B.S.N. Track) - Leadership and Management M.S. degree program in Nursing (B.S.N. Track) - Nursing Informatics M.S. degree program in Nursing (R.N. Track) M.S. degree program in Nursing (R.N. Track) - Education M.S. degree program in Nursing (R.N. Track) - Leadership and Management M.S. degree program in Nursing (R.N. Track) - Nursing Informatics M.S. in Mental Health Counseling Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Doctorate Ph.D. in Health Services Ph.D. in Health Services - Community Health Promotion and Education Ph.D. in Health Services - Health Management and Policy Ph.D. in Human Services Ph.D. in Human Services - Clinical Social Work Ph.D. in Human Services - Counseling Ph.D. in Human Services - Family Studies and Intervention Strategies Ph.D. in Human Services - Human Services Administration Ph.D. in Human Services - Self-Designed Ph.D. in Human Services - Social Policy Analysis and Planning Ph.D. in Public Health Ph.D. in Public Health - Community Health Promotion and Education Ph.D. in Public Health - Epidemiology Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Health Services

	DeVry University Request more info on these programs
Associates Associate in Health Information Technology Bachelors Bachelor's in Business Administration - Health Services Management Bachelor's in Technical Management - Health Information Management

Some Stats

In 2006, 115,263 associate, 91,973 bachelor and 51,380 master and doctorate degrees were conferred for health professions and related clinical sciences, according to a report from the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics. (1)

Employment Outlook

The healthcare field is one of the largest and highest-paying career options for people with an undergraduate degree. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that healthcare was the largest industry in 2006, providing 14 million jobs, and that the healthcare industry is expected to generate 3 million new jobs before 2016. This accounts for 20% of the expected growth across all industries. (2) Also according to the BLS, entry-level healthcare positions such as nursing, psychiatric technicians and home health aides are expected to increase by 28% by the year 2016. This is significantly faster growth than entry level occupations in other fields. Careers that require graduate degrees in healthcare are expected to experience significantly faster growth than other industries as well — 23% by 2016. (3)

Specialties

Undergraduate specialties for online healthcare degrees include nursing, x-ray technician, occupational therapist assistant, dental assistant, medical assistant and a number of other entry-level positions. Graduate degrees in healthcare allow students to enter specialized careers with increased earning potential, such as physician, nurse administrator, nurse educator, chiropractor, dentist, speech pathologist or healthcare management.

What to Expect

Students pursuing undergraduate healthcare degree programs can expect to complete general education courses including math and English, as well as courses offered for specific healthcare education and hands-on experience in their chosen specialty. Graduate degrees, for the most part, do not have these core courses, and are more focused on the specialty.

The End Result

Successful completion of any of a number of undergraduate healthcare programs can lead to a wide variety of entry level positions in the healthcare field and provide a foundation for further study to qualify for some of the highest paying careers in the industry:

Compliance coordinator
Dental hygienist
Dietitian
Medical assistant
Occupational therapy assistant
Physical therapist
Psychiatric technician
Registered nurse
Respiratory therapist
X-Ray technician

Degrees from online healthcare programs are among the most sought-after in the job market today. These careers are not immune to cuts; however, they are generally regarded as recession-resistant – making them more stable than many other industries during hard times. Click on the link for a list of programs to get your healthcare degree online.

(1) Source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics, Digest of Education Statistics
(2) SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Career Guide to Industries: Healthcare
(3) SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-09 Edition