Utica College

What you'll study

The program covers applied topics needed for health care administration careers. Course content listed by the university includes new health care technologies; health care accounting and finance; data analysis with an emphasis on turning data into actionable information; legal and ethical principles for process and policy development; administrative, marketing and leadership strategies; health care staff development; and organizational change management. The program also features practitioner-based faculty and unique capstone experiences.

Entry requirements

The published page does not list specific admissions criteria beyond program delivery and residency restriction. Applicants should note online enrollment is offered only to New York residents and are advised to contact admissions for detailed entry requirements. The university also states that the curriculum meets Nursing Home Administrator coursework requirements in some states (such as New York); prospective students should verify licensure requirements with their state licensing agency or an admissions representative.

Career prospects

Utica cites U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projections showing strong demand for medical and health services managers: substantial projected job growth and large numbers of future job openings. The source page reports a 28% projected increase (2021–2031), a 2021 median annual wage of $101,340, and that the top 10% of roles earned more than $205,620 in 2021; it also cites an estimate of 616,900 job opportunities by 2031. Example roles identified by the university include ancillary services director, clinical project manager, nursing home administrator, direct care coordinator, informatics director, compliance officer, research director, director of nursing services, facilities manager and marketing director, with salary examples provided on the program page for several of those roles.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme page lists a per-credit cost but does not detail scholarships. Prospective students should review Utica University’s financial aid resources, explore employer tuition assistance, and contact the university’s admissions or financial aid offices for information on scholarships, grants, loans and payment options.