Healthcare Administration

60 Days

2 Hours

37 Minutes

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04/15/2026

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Fast Facts

Program Length

21-months

Offered: 100% Online

View Healthcare Administration Program Schedule

State of New York annual average wage: $177,230*

National annual average wage: $117,960^

Employment of Medical & Health Services Managers is projected to grow 23% from 2024 to 2034^

Quarter I		Credits
CIS 100	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
MED 105	Medical Terminology	3
BIO 105	Anatomy and Physiology I	4.5
MBS 100	Introduction to Healthcare and Medical Office Administration	3
FSS 100	Freshman Student Success	0

Credits Quarter I: 13.5

Quarter II		Credits
BIO 110	Anatomy and Physiology II	4.5
MBS 110	Health Insurance and Claims	3
MBS 120	Medical Billing with EHR	4
MBS 140	CPT Concepts I	3

Credits Quarter II: 14.5

Quarter III		Credits
BIO 115	Pathophysiology of Diseases	3
MBS 130	Introduction to ICD-10-CM & Medical Necessity	3
MBS 150	CPT Concepts II with HCPCS	3
MBS 160	Medical Office Reimbursement with Revenue Cycle	3

Credits Quarter III: 12

Quarter IV		Credits
MBS 170	MBAS Comprehensive Applications and Career Seminar	3
MED 115	Analysis of Ethical and Legal Issues	3
COM 210	Speech and Communication	4.5

Credits Quarter IV: 10.5

Quarter V		Credits
HCA 200	US Healthcare Delivery Systems	4.5
HCA 210	Applied Integration of ICD-10-CM/CPT /HCPCS	4
MAT 110	College Mathematics	4.5

Credits Quarter V: 13

Quarter VI		Credits
HCA 220	Healthcare Organization and Management	4.5
HCA 230	Healthcare Finance with Spreadsheets	4.5
ENG 110	Composition I	4.5

Credits Quarter VI: 13.5

Quarter VII		Credits
HCA 240	Health Information Management	3
HCA 250	Quality and Patient Safety in Healthcare	3
HCA 260	Revenue Cycle Management	4
HCA 270	Healthcare Administration Career Development Seminar	3

Credits Quarter VII: 13

Total Program Credits: 90 Credits

Tackle the Healthcare Challenges of Today – and the Future – with a Degree in Healthcare Administration

Providing quality healthcare involves more than face-to-face patient care. Medical and health services managers are the essential employees who work behind the scenes to plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers.

Swedish Institute’s Healthcare Administration (HCA) program is an Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) degree program offered entirely online. It is designed to prepare students to launch their careers in this growing healthcare field.

Our online degree program provides a foundation in healthcare and business that prepares you to assist hospitals, clinics, and physicians with billing, coding, revenue and insurance management, and entry-level healthcare office administrative functions. Graduates typically work as medical office assistants, billers, and coders in physician offices, billing and coding services companies, outpatient centers, and hospitals. With experience, you may be able to advance to a management role.

What to Expect in the Healthcare Administration Program

Swedish Institute’s Healthcare Administration program will prepare you to handle the responsibilities associated with medical administrative procedures and adhere to the regulatory requirements of the healthcare delivery system.

You will begin with introductory coursework in medical insurance, patient scheduling, medical records management, and revenue cycle management. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of diagnostic and procedural coding, ICD-10-CM concepts, CPT concepts, and HCPCS concepts. You will practice financial functions related to patient billing and collections procedures, accounting, scheduling appointments, administrative duties, and customer service.

Flexible Learning

Our online degree program is available in a 90-quarter-credit course sequence and can be completed in as little as 21 months. All classes are offered online to fit your busy schedule.

Career Opportunities

With training from Swedish Institute, graduates of this Associate of Applied Sciences degree program are prepared for entry-level employment in a variety of settings, such as:

Hospitals & Doctors’ offices

Clinics

Electronic Records Management

Billing & Insurance

Medical & Health Services Managers in the US News and World Report Jobs Rankings^§

#1 in Health Care Support Jobs
#7 in 100 Best Jobs

Salary Opportunities

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the annual average wage for Medical and Health Services Managers (nationally) was $117,960,^ while the annual average wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in the state of New York was $177,230.* In fact, New York (where Swedish Institute is located) is one of the top 5 states with the highest employment level of Medical and Health Services Managers.^

* State Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the State of New York. Data from May 2024. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Site visited 1.27.2026

^ National Data Information, including national average annual salary and growth projections, comes from the Occupational Outlook Handbook on Medical and Health Services Managers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Site visited 1.27.2026.

§ Information from the US News and World Report Rankings from 2025. Information subject to change. Find the full lists on the US News and World Report website. Site visited 7.14.2025

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.

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