Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration

Format: Online
Application Deadlines
  • Fall 2024 Priority Deadline: April 1, 2024
  • Fall 2024 Regular Deadline: June 17, 2024

Health Services Administration is a growing field related to the leadership, management, and administration of hospitals, hospital networks, healthcare systems, clinics, nursing homes, and smaller medical facilities. 

It is crucial for these facilities to hire trained professionals who can address the constant changes and advancements made in healthcare. These include the evolving integrated healthcare delivery systems, its technological innovations, the complex regulatory environment, the restructuring of work, and the growing focus on preventive care.

The BS in Health Services Administration online degree program prepares students for managerial or supervisory positions in healthcare organizations. Through a combination of healthcare and business coursework, students learn how to ensure quality patient care in health service organizations through the development of departmental goals and objectives; management of finances; evaluation of laws and policy regulations; training of staff; and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Career Prospects

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical and health services managers held about 509,500 jobs in 2022. This is expected to grow by 28% between 2022 and 2032, which is significantly higher than the average growth rate for all other occupations.

Currently, the national median annual Health Services Manager salary is $104,830 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023). The average Entry Level Hospital Administrator salary in New York, NY is $108,835 as of January 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $95,425 and $124,929 (Salary.com).

Graduates of the BS in Health Services Administration online degree program are prepared for a variety of health management professions including (but not limited to) quality improvement manager, hospital administration management analyst, medicare product manager, operations manager, patient navigator, and administrative supervisor.

Articulation Agreements

Articulation agreements are formal agreements between CUNY School of Professional Studies, (CUNY SPS) and two-year colleges and universities, allowing students to transfer the maximum number of credits with ease to our BS in Health Services Administration program from institutions with which we have an established transfer process in place.

Admissions Criteria

Applicants must possess at least 24 transferrable credits from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants need to demonstrate basic proficiency in reading, writing, and math.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall 2024 Priority Deadline: April 1, 2024
  • Fall 2024 Regular Deadline: June 17, 2024
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Student/Alumni Profiles

Sara Felix

BS in Health Services Administration 2023

"[This degree] helped me set another great example for my son, it adds to my great 15 ½ year healthcare experience, and it will bless me with many opportunities and new connections."

Rachel Marshall

BS in Health Services Administration

"As I journey into a complex industry, I am certain that my new skills will help to ensure my success and prepare me for the challenges to come."

Edith Mejia

BS in Health Services Administration

"I hope that my perseverance to earn a college degree will teach my daughters and those who are part of my life the lesson that everything is possible as long as you keep that dream alive."

Bonaparte Pierre

BS in Health Services Administration

"In terms of impact, the degree will eventually help me to get work in greater and more complex facilities."

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