Careers in Health Care
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be 26% increase in health care jobs over the next few years -- and only an average of a 16% increase in all other industries combined. The message is clear. There's never been a better time to start a health care career.

Your Health Care Degree
Whether you want to become a nurse, physical therapist, dental hygienist, or any other kind of health care worker, your education degree will teach you real worls skills that will help you help others and excel in your new career. Review the list of featured schools below to find the level of degree that you need for the career you want.

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South University

South University enjoys a long-standing tradition of excellence in education and personalized student attention. Enjoy the convenience of earning your bachelor's degree entirely online.

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  • Associate of Science in Allied Health Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Strayer University

Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.

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  • Masters: Health Services Administration
  • MBA: Health Services Administration

Keiser University eCampus Online

Get into a career you love with an online degree from Keiser College. You'll receive the individual attention you deserve as well as access to career placement

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  • Health Science, BS (Online)
  • Health Services Administration, AA (Online)
  • Health Services Administration, BA (Online)
  • Medical Assisting, AS (Online)

Ashford University

Ashford University Online offers degree programs designed for working professionals like you. Study online, on your own time, and graduate in as little as 12 to 24 months.

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  • BA/Health Care Administration
  • BA/Health Care Studies - Applied Behavioral Science (Human Services)
  • BA/Health Care Studies - Biology
  • BA/Health Care Studies - Chemistry

Capella University

Capella University offers online degrees in the fields of business management, health care, higher education, human resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education, public safety and public administration, social work, and public service leadership. An accredited university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than 30,000 students in all 50 states and 45 other countries. Capella combines outstanding academics with a supportive faculty and staff in a program designed for working adults. Learn more about our 42 PhD, PsyD, DPA, DBA, DSW, DNP, DHA, EdD, EdS, MS, MSN, MPA, MHA, MBA, MPH, BS, BPA, and BSN degree programs and 137 specializations by talking to one of our enrollment counselors at 1.888.227.3552

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  • BS - Health Care Management
  • MBA - Health Care Management
  • MS - Addiction Counseling
  • MS - Counseling Studies

Colorado Technical University Online

Take your career to new heights with Colorado Tech Online! Since 1965, Colorado Technical University has helped thousands of students achieve success in business, management and technology careers. Learn more today.

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  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Health Care Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN completion)

UMUC - Online

The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is the Open University of the state of Maryland and of the United States. The University in its entirety has but one focus-the educational needs of the nontraditional student.

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  • BS in Emergency Mgmt.
  • BS in Gerontology
  • MS in Health Administration Informatics
  • MS in Health Care Administration

Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is offering Bachelor and Master degrees through our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing, and College of Liberal Arts.

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  • BS Business Admin with Emphasis in Healthcare Mgmt
  • BS Health Sciences: Prof. Development & Advanced Patient Care
  • BS in Addiction Counseling
  • BS in Medical Imaging Science

Liberty University Online

We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university. The vision of our Chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., is to keep Liberty's Distance Learning Program affordable so as many individuals as possible can experience a Christ-centered education and become equipped for excellence, professionally as well as spiritually.

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  • BS in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • MA in HS - Health and Wellness
  • MA in HS - Marriage and Family
  • MA in Marriage and Family Therapy

Independence University - Online

Flexible. Convenient. Affordable. Enroll at Independence University (IU) and enjoy the ease of studying at home, whiletraveling, or when stationed abroad. IU's accredited programsare proven, effective alternatives to a traditional classroomeducation. Speak with an IU Enrollment Advisor to create afinancial roadmap and payment schedule. You'll be surprised athow quickly an investment in your education pays for itself.

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  • AS - Advanced Respiratory Care
  • AS - Allied Health
  • BS - Health Services Management
  • BS - Nursing


Fast Facts



There are over 15 million health care professional in the US.

Four health care occupations are among the top 30 fastest growing occupations in the US:
  • Nursing with an expected 23.5% increase through 2016.
  • Personal and home care aides with an expected 50.6% increase through 2016.
  • Home health aides with an expected 48.7% increase through 2016.
  • Medical assistants with an expected 35.4% increase through 2016.
Hospital jobs are projected to have the second fastest growing salaries of any occupation.


Source — Bureau of Labor Statistics