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Health Administration Certification
Develop foundational management skills for leadership roles within healthcare organizations.
Understand essential economic and business aspects of the healthcare industry to assume and enhance your leadership role.
The Health Administration Certificate program focuses on theories and strategies around healthcare delivery and systems, organizational leadership, economic policies and more. This educational opportunity provides students with the skills necessary to pursue a successful and rewarding career in a wide variety of healthcare settings.
Credits earned through the Health Administration Certificate program can be applied to your Self-Paced MBA should you continue your education. Ask your enrollment counselor for more information!
Note: This 15-week program is 12 credits and is eligible for Federal Financial Aid. Ask your enrollment counselor about the discounts you’ll receive in this program!
A Career with a Future
As you progress in your organization, understanding the nuances and requirements of health administration becomes increasingly important. The Health Administration Certificate program builds your business confidence.
Are You Ready?
To apply for our Health Administration Certificate, we require:
- A Bachelor’s degree.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- A personal statement.
- A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0
Your Future
Academic Advancement:
Next steps include MHA, MPH, MBA Healthcare Management, health informatics, project management, public health, or compliance/quality improvement certificate.
Career Pathways:
Healthcare Office Manager, Clinical Operations Coordinator, Medical Practice Supervisor, Health Services Analyst (entry-level)
Industry Outlook:
Healthcare administration continues to expand faster than average nationally due to aging populations, regulatory complexity, and growth in outpatient and community-based care systems. Certificates typically support advancement into supervisory roles rather than executive leadership
Regional employers include
RWJBarnabas Health; Hackensack Meridian Health; Atlantic Health System; Cooper University Health Care; Virtua Health; Valley Health System; NJ Department of Health; Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ; Quest Diagnostics.
Salary Outlook:
$50,000 – $85,000
Getting Started
For New Jersey entry-level roles aligned to Health Administration Certificate, a reasonable starting range is approximately $50,000–$70,000, depending on role, licensure/certification, employer type, and prior experience.
Early Career and Progression
Approx. $85,000 midpoint at about five years, with higher earnings in specialized, licensed, technical, supervisory, or high-demand settings.
Approx. $110,000 average or attainable mid-career benchmark around ten years, especially for advanced credentials, management responsibility, or specialized practice.
*Salary and Outlook Data