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Bachelor of Science

Healthcare Administration (B.S.)

Healthcare Administration is an exciting and rewarding career path that allows individuals to lead the “business side” of healthcare. This includes improving the operational, strategic, financial, and clinical performance of healthcare provider organizations.
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Healthcare Administration Introduction

Students in the healthcare administration major get a wide variety of courses that involve health and business. At BYU-Idaho, you’ll learn everything from human anatomy to economics to healthcare strategy. You’ll be well equipped to handle challenges in the field and prepared to support healthcare professionals as they help patients.

As a student studying healthcare administration, you’ll learn:

  • To be a leader in healthcare 
  • How the U.S. healthcare industry operates 
  • To collaborate with other healthcare professionals 
  • How to run healthcare organizations effectively 

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Healthcare Administration, start with one of these major-specific courses or view the recommended 4-Year Plan for this major:
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BA 215
April 13, 2026 10:09 AM
HCA 290
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FIN 301
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HCA 380
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HCA 395
April 13, 2026 10:15 AM
HCA 455
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Salary Outlook for BYUI Graduates

Explore earnings data for BYU-Idaho students who graduated in healthcare administrative-related fields.

1 year

$38,509

Average Salary

5 years

$73,872

Average Salary

10 years

$101,595

Average Salary

Career Possibilities for Healthcare Administration

A degree in Healthcare Administration prepares graduates to work for a variety of healthcare providers. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

Career Options

Data Source: Industry and occupation employment and wage estimates are modeled using data from Lightcast, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other public sources. Figures are estimates and actual outcomes may vary by employer, experience, and location.

Dive Deeper Into Healthcare Administration

Explore helpful articles about this major, including career paths, skills, and opportunities. Get the insight you need to make an informed decision about your future at BYU-Idaho.

Explore Major Discovery
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Explore electives in business, technology, public health, communication, and leadership that can expand healthcare administration skills.
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Learn how degree level, specialization, experience, and professional credentials can shape healthcare administration opportunities.
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AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Healthcare Administration
The healthcare administration program will enable you to become a leader who uses AI with confidence, purpose, and integrity. Our Applied AI for Business course (BUS 199) anchors the program’s commitment to integrating AI throughout your education. Through hands-on projects and real-world challenges, you’ll learn to evaluate AI for accuracy and bias, apply the right tools in the right moments, and guide teams in creating innovative solutions. You'll actually apply AI to real-world problems. Rooted in gospel‑centered ethics and discipleship, our program prepares you to master the technology—not be mastered by it—so you can lead in a workplace shaped by rapid innovation.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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Next Steps With BYU-Idaho

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