Healthcare Degrees and Programs

Q: What type of degree do you need for medical billing and coding jobs?

Medical billing and coding are careers that typically require formal training and education. Healthcare degrees that can potentially lead to a career in billing and coding include a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management. There are also online healthcare degrees and certificate options in billing and coding that may be appealing to some as well.

Overview

Prepare To Work With Patients or Healthcare Policies

Earning a degree in healthcare is more than just a gateway into the industry — it is your opportunity to impact the lives of patients and families. Healthcare is a dynamic, demanding field that will always need educated, passionate individuals who want to dedicate themselves to positively influence the lives of others. Within the field, there are opportunities to serve others in numerous ways, from advocating for improved healthcare policies to working with patients as a nurse practitioner.

Offered by the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions, our comprehensive healthcare degrees can prepare you for the field through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Our knowledgeable healthcare and nursing faculty are dedicated to mentoring you and helping you achieve your personal and professional career goals.

$110,680

Average median annual wage for medical and health services managers as of May 2023^{(See disclaimer 1)}

The median annual wage for health education specialists is $62,860²

Skills

Develop Healthcare Competencies and Leadership Skills

Grand Canyon University offers numerous healthcare degrees at various educational levels to fuel your passion, fulfill your aspirations and help you take the next step in your educational journey. With our different degree options comes various formats, such as online programs, giving you the convenience of integrating your education into your everyday life.

BS in Biology and Health Sciences Programs

Various degrees and emphasis options in numerous disciplines are offered. Some of these options include degrees in biology, sports performance and healthcare administration, and emphasis options such as pre-athletic training.

BS in BHS Emphasis Options

GCU has the privilege of offering multiple emphases for those looking to earn their BS in Behavioral Health Science degree. Emphasis options include childhood and adolescence disorders, family dynamics, infancy and early childhood studies, substance use disorders and trauma, allowing you to pick a specialty that best aligns with your goals and career path.

BS in Behavioral Health Science (BHS) Degree

Master’s Programs in Healthcare Administration

If you’re interested in healthcare administration, have a bachelor’s degree and are looking to advance your education, GCU has master’s degree options for you. For example, the Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) allows you to complete your degree in a convenient, online format while helping you prepare yourself for possible management positions in healthcare organizations.

An MSHA degree with a healthcare quality and patient safety emphasis may also be a great option for you if you’re looking to specialize in optimizing patient safety in the healthcare industry.

MS in Health Administration (MSHA) Degree
- MSHA: Health Care Quality & Patient Safety Emphasis

Healthcare Degrees for Health Informatics

GCU offers various types of in-person and online degrees and certificate programs, with many specializations and emphases. Degrees with a focus on informatics is among those offered, for those seeking to get involved in the science and data that make up the healthcare field. If an informatics focus is among your interests, the master’s in health informatics or master’s in nursing informatics program may be a great option for you.

Healthcare Degrees for Leadership and Management

If you’re looking to become a leader in the healthcare field, you should explore degree options in healthcare related to management and leadership. These degrees range from the undergraduate level, such as the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management degree, to more advanced degrees like the Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership: Health Care Administration program.

Learn To Apply Modern Concepts Through Real Healthcare Experiences

GCU offers various types of resources for students pursuing health degrees that can help you master relevant skills and concepts and apply them through hands-on experiences. Our graduates are educated by knowledgeable faculty, helping to prepare them to meet high standards and requirements for healthcare job opportunities across the field.

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Programs

Types of Healthcare Degree Programs at GCU

Whether you are new to the healthcare field or are seeking to position yourself for possible advancement opportunities, GCU offers degrees that can help you reach your goals. Explore our various programs to find the best one for you.

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