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Because we understand personal goals and life circumstances vary, we offer a range of timelines to BSHA degree completion.
Advance Your Education Online
100% online study including mobile-friendly content and access to LinkedIn Learning
Multiple starts per year with accelerated and working professional BSHA program paces available
Choose among our general or specialized tracks
Competitive tuition with financial aid and scholarships available for those who qualify
Health administration professionals help healthcare organizations of all kinds run smoothly. When you earn your BSHA online, you’re working to gain the skills and knowledge needed in today’s healthcare field. Learn what it takes to help run hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Our BSHA program students have the opportunity to build a foundation in a variety of business and administrative skills, including finance, marketing, and information systems. They also have the opportunity to complete courses that teach them about leadership in healthcare, research methods, and risk management.
Because we understand personal goals and life circumstances vary, we offer a range of timelines to BSHA degree completion.
This is a program for students eager to complete their bachelor’s degree with speed. Online study is designed with consideration to location and schedule, and to create flexibility for students excited to complete a degree and begin the next phase of their careers.
Our syllabus is also tailored to consider more complicated schedules, so we designed a course of study to accommodate working students, parents, and caretakers.
Preview your course of study by degree. BSHA degree curricula are curated by specialty. The number of months your degree will take (depending on whether you choose an accelerated or working professional pace) will vary as well. We recommend reviewing your prospective curriculum in detail, so you know what to expect.
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
New academic sessions begin, on average, and depending on programs, every eight weeks, and typically lasts about six trimesters on the accelerated schedule. You can access an up-to-date start-to-completion schedule by degree.
We know school is a substantial commitment. At WCU, we want to equip you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future.
Our goal is to give you a clear understanding of BSHA - Bachelor of Science in Health Administration tuition costs so you can be well-informed as you navigate the application and enrollment process. To assist you in your decision, we provide a breakdown below of the BSHA - Bachelor of Science in Health Administration program costs at West Coast University.
We offer several BSHA - Bachelor of Science in Health Administration financial aid options – including scholarships, grants, and loan access – to help support you through your studies. We also offer reduced tuition rates for military personnel and their spouses.
For more information about your financial support options, visit our financial aid page.
Degree Type | Bachelor of Science (Enrolling prior to April 1, 2024) | Bachelor of Science (Enrolling after April 1, 2024) |
Total Program Credits | 120 | 120 |
Program Length(full time) | 10 trimesters | 10 trimesters |
General Education Courses(per credit x 78 credits) | $460 | $460 |
Core Courses (per credit x 42 credits) | $460 | $460 |
Total Tuition Cost | $55,200 | $55,200 |
STRF1 | $150 | $0 |
Technology Fee2 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Estimate for Program Supply Fees3 | $50 | $50 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $60,250 | $60,250 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $60,400 | $60,250 |
Degree Type | Bachelor of Science (Enrolling prior to April 1, 2024) | Bachelor of Science (Enrolling after April 1, 2024) |
Total Program Credits | 120 | 120 |
Program Length(full time) | 20 trimesters | 20 trimesters |
General Education Courses(per credit x 78 credits) | $460 | $460 |
Core Courses (per credit x 42 credits) | $460 | $460 |
Total Tuition Cost | $55,200 | $55,200 |
STRF1 | $162.50 | $0 |
Technology Fee2 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
Estimate for Program Supply Fees3 | $50 | $50 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $65,250 | $65,250 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $65,412.50 | $65,250 |
Indirect Costs
8 Month Academic Year4 | ||||
Prior to Fall I 2024 | Starting Fall I 2024 | |||
with parents | off campus | with parents | off campus | |
Federal Student Loan Fees | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
Living Expense (Food & Housing) | $2,384 | $7,936 | $2,496 | $8,328 |
Transportation | $1,648 | $1,648 | $1,728 | $1,728 |
Personal Expenses | $5,392 | $5,392 | $5,656 | $5,656 |
Total | $9,524 | $15,076 |
$9,980 | $15,812 |
* Upon enrollment, students select Accelerated or Working Professional, which will determine the pace at which students complete their degree. In most cases, students that select Accelerated will attempt two courses per term, and students that select Working Professional will attempt one course a term.
1Effective April 1, 20244, the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) assessment rate will be zero dollars and zero cents ($0.00) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges.
The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.
It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.
To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:
To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.
A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.
However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.
2 Technology Fee includes student technical support, Office 365, blended and online course delivery/learning management system, mobile app, student portal technology and access, and required electronic course materials/software.
3 Program supplies include WCU identification card and background check.
4 The purpose of the Cost of Attendance (COA) is to provide students and families with an estimated cost to attend West Coast University. The COA includes both direct and indirect cost estimates. Direct costs are paid directly to West Coast University and are shown separately for each program. Indirect costs are not paid to West Coast University and are estimates students may use to budget expenses they may incur while attending school. While actual indirect costs may vary, West Coast University estimates these amounts based on the number of months in an academic year and whether students will live with parents or off campus.
Our Career Services department provides ongoing assistance with professional and career development through workshops and guidance for our online BSHA program students and graduates. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical and health services managers work in a range of settings, including:
WCU provides career guidance and assistance but cannot guarantee employment.
WCU's online BSHA program can be completed in as few as 40 months with the accelerated BSHA pace. The Working Professional Pace lets you earn your online BSHA degree in 80 months.
With WCU, you can earn your BSHA degree 100% online through our flexible online BSHA program.
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) program is to prepare graduates for a variety of administrative roles in healthcare organizations including (but not limited to) financial analysis, policy development, and risk management.
There are a wide variety of professional opportunities for Bachelor of Health Administration degree graduates. Potential careers include Administrative Services Managers, who keep healthcare organizations running efficiently by planning and directing healthcare administration services.
Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Among the scholarships offered are the Alumni Pathway Grant (covers up to 20% of tuition), the WCU Health Services Grant (covers up to 10% of tuition), and the WCU Performance Scholarship (covers up to 15% of tuition).
For additional information and eligibility requirements, visit our scholarships and grants page on our online catalog.
We can evaluate your previous coursework for transfer credit. WCU accepts up to 33 general education transfer credits, up to 30 elective credits, and up to 27 core and track course credits on a case-by-case basis. Speak to your admissions advisor to learn more.
All our online programs have been designed to give you the flexibility you need to earn your degree. While due dates and assignments help keep you on track, you will be able to watch lectures and complete coursework when and where it’s convenient for you. You choose whether to study in the mornings, evenings, or weekends.
Our online BSHA programs offer two program paces. Our Accelerated program pace allows you to earn your degree in as little as 40 months. The Working Professional pace lets you take fewer classes per trimester, providing flexibility when you need it, and can be completed in as little as 80 months.
Pursuing your degree is a big choice. Fill out our form and one of our admissions advisors will contact you to answer any questions you may have!
WCU distance education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Texas campuses and may not be available to residents in all states.