Utica College

What you'll study

The curriculum emphasises practical leadership and administrative capabilities rather than bedside specialty practice. Core learning areas described by the program include team management, service coordination, healthcare operations and budgeting, workforce training and evaluation, and decision making for quality and safety in nursing delivery. The university directs students to a courses page for the full curriculum, and the program totals 35 credits.

Entry requirements

Applicants need a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 for acceptance. Candidates with GPAs below 3.0 may be considered at the department's discretion but must submit a GPA letter if requested. As an online program, part‑time study while working is explicitly supported.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for supervisory and administrative nursing roles across hospitals, residential care, specialty clinics and other healthcare organisations. The program material cites demand for medical and health services managers with projected job growth of 23% through 2034 (BLS) and references median and top‑tier compensation data: a stated median pay for nursing leaders of more than $117,000, example Glassdoor medians such as $135,000 for senior nurse manager and $169,000 for chief nursing officer, and a top‑10% figure of about $219,080.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Specific scholarships or funding options are not listed on the programme page; prospective students are advised to contact Utica University's enrollment or financial aid offices for information about institutional scholarships, payment plans, or employer tuition assistance. The program's online, part‑time flexibility is highlighted as a way to combine work and study while maintaining income during the degree.