Healthcare Administration Major
The need for qualified managers and administrators in the healthcare industry is ever-growing. At Salve Regina University, our bachelor's degree in healthcare administration ensures that graduates develop the business acumen to address changes in the industry and gain a broad understanding of global health, access to care, spread of disease and disease prevention.
Our graduates have motivation, they have drive, they want to change the world. They want to do good. They want to make a difference. They’re entrepreneurial in spirit and they see no boundaries. It’s incredible to watch their enthusiasm and their creativity.
Dr. Myra Edelstein, associate professor
Prepare to Join a Growing Industry
Our program explores the global challenges facing the healthcare industry, including the social, regulatory, ethical and economic issues related to health risk, prevention, policy and services. Students acquire the critical thinking and analytical skills needed to promote decision-making and problem-solving, understand the needs of patients and families, and advocate for change when necessary.
The interdisciplinary focus of Salve’s healthcare administration program focuses on ethical leadership within the context of the University’s mercy tradition of service. Coursework prepares students to create positive change in local and global healthcare, which will enhance healthcare quality and access for all.
Responding to the growing marketplace need for healthcare managers, leaders and administrators, Salve’s interdisciplinary curriculum integrates business knowledge with coursework in healthcare, nursing, social work, sociology and more. In addition, our majors are required to have an internship experience in the field. Students also have the opportunity to earn a certification in healthcare quality from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
What Sets Salve Apart
Data gathered by email surveys and public profile information shows that of the healthcare administration majors who responded, 100% are employed and/or enrolled in graduate programs six months after graduating.
Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, the Jean and David W. Wallace Department of Business and Economics prepares students for careers in today's highly competitive global business environment.
Ethical Leadership
Megan Ranucci '24, '25 (MBA) believes that healthcare administration is an ideal choice for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and also have a knack for strategic planning and leadership. "Salve’s commitment to holistic education, rooted in the mercy tradition, ensures that you not only excel academically but also develop a strong sense of social responsibility and ethical leadership.”
Unmatched Faculty Expertise
"The healthcare administration program is exceptional and the faculty experience is unmatched," says Morgan Shuey '23, '24 (M), marketing and admissions director for Genesis HealthCare. "They are highly skilled professionals that have either worked or are still working in the industry, and their background provides real insight on what students can expect once they begin their own career.”
Career Paths in Healthcare Administration
Health care managers are the non-clinical heartbeat of the field. Our graduates are prepared to work in a variety of business careers within the industry, including the management and coordination of health services in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living centers and more.
Some jobs in the field include:
- Administrative services manager
- Clinical director
- Health and social services manager
- Health insurance specialist
- Human resources manager
- Medical records manager
- Finance
- Nursing home administration
- Operations
- Office manager
- Practice administrator
- Social and community service manager
- Training and development manager
A look at where our alumni are now:
- Administrator, Grace Barker Health
- Business operations manager, Newton-Wellesley Hospital
- Case manager, Sanofi
- Clinical care technician, Tufts Medicine
- Development associate, Gateway Healthcare
- Executive director, Windsor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
- Marketing specialist, Joseph Spine Institute
- Senior financial analyst, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute
- Senior project manager, Emory Healthcare
Degree Options
Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration
Minor in healthcare administration
Meet Our Healthcare Administration Faculty
Our committed healthcare administration faculty have a drive and a passion to advance both the University and their students. Our experienced instructors recognize the unique opportunity they have to make a difference in students’ lives and to help them find their way in the world.
