The Best Associate's in Healthcare Administration for 2026

Colorado Christian University's Associate of Science in Healthcare Administration is a 60-credit-hour program, 18 credits in the major core, delivered through the College of Adult and Graduate Studies with courses taken one at a time in five-week blocks. CCU's page frames the curriculum around medical terminology, delivery systems, informatics, and human resource management basics, taught, in the school's words, with a Christian worldview that folds in ethics and servant leadership. CCU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and the school states all 60 credits apply directly toward its Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, with a further path into CCU's MBA with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration.

CCU graduates 64% of its students, second-best among the four programs here, and carries an 87.4 Hakia Score. Tuition is a flat $27,631, identical for Colorado residents and out-of-state students since the program runs online with no in-state/out-of-state split, roughly 14 times Miami Dade College's $1,987 in-state rate profiled elsewhere in this ranking, the tradeoff for a single national rate and a built-in pipeline into CCU's own bachelor's and MBA programs in Healthcare Administration. CCU enrolls 9,951 students overall. The school's page cites the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting 28% growth for medical and health services managers from 2022 to 2032; for current national wage and outlook data, see the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. This suits a student who already plans to continue toward a bachelor's or MBA at CCU and values flat-rate, predictable pricing over the lowest sticker price.

Thomas Jefferson University routes students into healthcare careers through its Health Sciences Program, a foundation built around a team of specialized advisors who track students from course selection through graduate or professional placement. Rather than a single stand-alone administration curriculum, the program is a hub of pathways: Medical Laboratory Sciences & Biotechnology, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences, and Pre-Respiratory run as 2+2 tracks, while Athletic Training, Community & Trauma Counseling, Nutrition & Dietetic Practice, and Physician Assistant Studies extend to 3+2 or 3+3 combinations. Students also complete a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with electives in psychology, nutrition, genetics, and public health that double as prerequisites for graduate programs.

The program carries a Hakia Score of 86.9, among the highest in its tier of associate-level healthcare administration programs, on a 69% graduation rate and an 81% admit rate, meaning Jefferson accepts most applicants but still graduates roughly seven in ten of them. Tuition runs a flat $46,175 whether a student lives in Pennsylvania or out of state, since Jefferson is private; across an enrollment of 8,238, that flat rate matters more for budgeting than any in-state discount would. It fits a student who wants a structured, advisor-guided on-ramp into a specific allied-health license or degree rather than a stand-alone two-year administration credential.

Healthcare Career College's Healthcare Management associate degree is an 11-month program based in Paramount, California, built for students who want to run the administrative side of a medical office, clinic, or hospital rather than provide clinical care. Coursework covers medical and dental office procedures, insurance billing and collections, and procedure and diagnostic coding, delivered in a flexible format that lets students take one class at a time while learning from faculty with practical healthcare management backgrounds.

The college posts a 71% graduation rate and a Hakia Score of 86.9, placing it at rank 6 in this associate's field, on total enrollment of 447 students across its programs, a small campus where the management track is one offering among several allied-health programs. Admit rate and tuition are not published for this program, so prospective students should confirm cost directly before enrolling. The 11-month timeline is the shortest of this group, a fit for someone who needs to move from classroom to a medical office manager, coding, or billing role in under a year rather than complete a full two-year associate sequence.

Pima Medical Institute's Phoenix campus is part of a network spanning Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington, and its on-campus associate program hub lists Health Care Administration among its offerings delivered online rather than on-campus, alongside eleven hands-on clinical associate tracks the Phoenix campus runs directly, including Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiography, and Surgical Technology. Every on-campus track leans on the same real-world-lab model, training students on equipment they will use in hospitals and clinics after graduation.

Phoenix enrolls 780 students, and the Health Care Administration track carries the same campus-wide numbers behind its Hakia Score of 86.9 (rank 7 in this ranking) and 65% graduation rate, on the lower end here programs profiled here. Admit rate and tuition are not published for this program. It suits a student already comfortable with Pima's network model, perhaps one who wants the option to pair the administration credential with one of the campus's clinical programs, since both share advising, facilities, and an accelerated, hands-on structure.

National Career College's AAS in Healthcare Administration is a 100% online, 14-month program (61 weeks with externship) built around 65 semester credits that combine healthcare core courses, medical terminology, medical insurance and coding, electronic medical billing and records, medical office procedures, and hands-on medical assistant training, with business courses in management principles, healthcare operations, and human resource management. Classes run as live virtual sessions Monday through Thursday in day or evening sections, students complete a 160-hour externship at a California healthcare site, and the program's page states ABHES accreditation and lists graduates as eligible to sit for the Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist credential through AAHAM and the Certified Coding Associate credential through AHIMA.

National Career College posts a 74% graduation rate, among the highest here programs on this list, with a Hakia Score of 86.7 putting it at rank 8. Enrollment is small at 398 students. The program page itemizes total cost directly: $28,252 tuition plus $713 in materials, $860 in books and uniforms, and a $75 registration fee, for an estimated total of $29,900, and NCC provides each student a Chromebook at no extra charge. Admission is restricted to California residents who hold a high school diploma or equivalent and score 12 or higher on the Scholastic Level Exam, so this is a fit for an in-state student who wants a fixed, published price and a defined 14-month finish line rather than an open-ended community-college transfer track.

Miller-Motte College's Healthcare Management program is one entry in a healthcare training lineup that spans campuses in Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee, plus a fully online track. The program page frames it as leadership training for the business side of care: students study healthcare policies, administrative skills, management strategies, and compliance, building toward roles in healthcare operations rather than direct patient care.

The program carries a Hakia Score of 85.7, the highest among this group of four associate's programs for 2026. Its 60% graduation rate is the second-best in this set, and it sits inside a 4,462-student Miller-Motte network. It suits a student who wants a fully online, self-paced format and is comfortable with a for-profit career-college structure rather than a traditional community college associate's degree.

The College of Health Care Professions built its Health and Medical Administrative Services AAS as a degree-completion pathway, not a stand-alone start. It targets students who already hold an allied health diploma or certificate, in fields such as Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Pharmacy Technician, and lets eligible graduates apply a 36-credit Allied Health Core Bridge Credit (AHBC300) toward the 60 credits the AAS requires. Coursework layers business, human resources, and leadership training on top of general education in psychology and college math, and it is offered online or in blended formats across CHCP's Texas campuses, including Houston-Northwest.

CHCP's Hakia Score of 85.1 ranks the program #10 nationally in this field for 2026. Its 47% graduation rate is on the lower end here programs here, while enrollment across the CHCP network runs 4,530, the largest of the group. The program page cites BLS projections that employment for medical and health services managers will grow 23% from 2024 to 2034. This program fits someone who already holds a healthcare certificate and a 2.0 GPA in that program, and wants to convert it into a degree in as little as 32 weeks rather than starting from zero.

Ross College's Health Care Administration AAS is offered only online, through the Sylvania, Ohio campus, and runs 20 courses across a 75-week accelerated track or a 100-week standard track. Students choose one of four concentrations: Medical Office Management; Human, Social and Health Services; Health Care Operations and Strategic Management; or a General Concentration. The curriculum covers facility management, human resource management, medical law and ethics, electronic health records software, and financial recordkeeping including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll preparation.

The program holds a Hakia Score of 84.9, ranking #11 nationally in this field for 2026, with a 53% graduation rate, a mid-range result here schools. Enrollment across Ross College is 1,714, a small network, pointing to a tighter online cohort than the larger for-profit chains here. It fits a student who wants to pick a specific administrative track, such as medical office management versus broader health care operations, rather than one generic curriculum.

Pima Medical Institute's online AAS in Health Care Administration runs five semesters over roughly 20 months, covering health information technology, healthcare accounting, business communication, and project management, with named courses like Medical Law and Ethics, Electronic Health Records, and Health Care Economics. Students who already hold a qualifying healthcare credential, including Dental Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, or Sterile Processing Technician, can transfer up to 24 credits and finish in as few as 12 months. Graduates can continue directly into PMI's online bachelor's in Health Care Administration or master's in Organizational Leadership.

Pima's Hakia Score of 84.5 ranks it #12 nationally in this field for 2026, but its 68% graduation rate is strong for this list programs by a wide margin. Enrollment is just 562, the smallest of the group, reflecting a more selective, exam-gated intake: applicants must clear the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam and a PMI Math Admissions Test rather than enroll on a GED alone. That combination, a compact cohort plus an entrance exam, tracks with the higher completion rate. The program fits a working adult already in a clinical or front-office healthcare role who wants the fastest credible path to an administrative credential and a stated bridge to a bachelor's degree.

Infinity College is a private, for-profit institution in Lafayette, LA. Its Associate's in Healthcare Administration program ranks #13 of the 25 analyzed here with an 84.3 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 84.6 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs, 6.5 points behind top-ranked Ultimate Medical Academy. The program graduates 85% of its students, above the 57% average across the ranked schools. Infinity College holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 85%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 179 students. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with an online option.

Saint Johns River State College is a public institution in Palatka, FL. Its Associate's in Healthcare Administration program ranks #14 of the 25 analyzed here with an 83.3 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 84.6 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs, 7.5 points behind top-ranked Ultimate Medical Academy. The program graduates 49% of its students, below the 57% average across the ranked schools. Saint Johns River State College holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 85%.

On cost, Saint Johns River State College charges $1,892 a year in-state, roughly 4x the $7,572 out-of-state rate. Over two years that is about $3,784 in tuition for residents, against $15,144 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $1,824 at Richmond Community College to $46,175 at Thomas Jefferson University. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with an online option.

Based in Waycross, GA, Coastal Pines Technical College is a public institution. Its Associate's in Healthcare Administration program lands at #15 of the 25 ranked here, earning an 82.5 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 84.6 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 48% of its students, below the 57% average across the ranked schools. Coastal Pines Technical College holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 85%. The university enrolls 4,130 students overall.

On cost, Coastal Pines Technical College charges $2,568 a year in-state, roughly 2.0x the $5,136 out-of-state rate. Over two years that is about $5,136 in tuition for residents, against $10,272 for non-residents. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $1,824 at Richmond Community College to $46,175 at Thomas Jefferson University. The spread makes the program a clearer value for GA residents than for out-of-state students. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its an online option.

Based in Alexandria, MN, Alexandria Technical & Community College is a public institution. Its Associate's in Healthcare Administration program lands at #16 of the 25 ranked here, earning an 82.3 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 84.6 group average, in the middle third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 60% of its students, above the 57% average across the ranked schools. Alexandria Technical & Community College holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 85%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 3,281 students. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Alexandria Technical & Community College charges $5,478 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $10,956 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $1,824 at Richmond Community College to $46,175 at Thomas Jefferson University. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. That median runs roughly 23x the program's annual in-state tuition. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with an online option.

Based in Sanford, FL, Seminole State College of Florida is a public institution. Its Associate's in Healthcare Administration program lands at #17 of the 25 ranked here, earning an 82.2 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 84.6 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 41% of its students, below the 57% average across the ranked schools. Seminole State College of Florida holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 85%. The university enrolls 15,390 students overall. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Seminole State College of Florida charges $2,393 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $4,786 in tuition. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $1,824 at Richmond Community College to $46,175 at Thomas Jefferson University. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. That median runs roughly 52x the program's annual in-state tuition. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with an online option.

Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Broward College is a public institution. Its Associate's in Healthcare Administration program lands at #18 of the 25 ranked here, earning an 82.1 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 84.6 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 39% of its students, below the 57% average across the ranked schools. Broward College holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 85%. It is one of the larger campuses in the ranking, enrolling 30,728 students.

On cost, Broward College charges $1,968 a year in-state, roughly 4x the $7,402 out-of-state rate. Over two years that is about $3,936 in tuition for residents, against $14,804 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $1,824 at Richmond Community College to $46,175 at Thomas Jefferson University. The spread makes the program a clearer value for FL residents than for out-of-state students. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its low in-state cost.

Indian River State College is a public institution in Fort Pierce, FL. Its Associate's in Healthcare Administration program ranks #19 of the 25 analyzed here with an 82.1 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 84.6 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 45% of its students, below the 57% average across the ranked schools. Indian River State College holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 85%. The university enrolls 15,429 students overall.

On cost, Indian River State College charges $2,496 a year in-state, roughly 4x the $9,360 out-of-state rate. Over two years that is about $4,992 in tuition for residents, against $18,720 for non-residents. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $1,824 at Richmond Community College to $46,175 at Thomas Jefferson University. The spread makes the program a clearer value for FL residents than for out-of-state students. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its an online option.

St Petersburg College is a public institution in St. Petersburg, FL. Its Associate's in Healthcare Administration program ranks #20 of the 25 analyzed here with an 82.1 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 84.6 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 38% of its students, below the 57% average across the ranked schools. St Petersburg College holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 85%.

On cost, St Petersburg College charges $1,943 a year in-state, roughly 4x the $7,774 out-of-state rate. Over two years that is about $3,886 in tuition for residents, against $15,548 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $1,824 at Richmond Community College to $46,175 at Thomas Jefferson University. The spread makes the program a clearer value for FL residents than for out-of-state students. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with an online option.

Based in Hamlet, NC, Richmond Community College is a public institution. Its Associate's in Healthcare Administration program lands at #21 of the 25 ranked here, earning an 82.1 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 84.6 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 46% of its students, below the 57% average across the ranked schools. Richmond Community College holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 85%.

On cost, Richmond Community College charges $1,824 a year in-state, roughly 4x the $6,432 out-of-state rate. Over two years that is about $3,648 in tuition for residents, against $12,864 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $1,824 at Richmond Community College to $46,175 at Thomas Jefferson University. The spread makes the program a clearer value for NC residents than for out-of-state students. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with an online option.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public institution in Rome, GA. Its Associate's in Healthcare Administration program ranks #22 of the 25 analyzed here with an 82.0 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 84.6 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 43% of its students, below the 57% average across the ranked schools. Georgia Northwestern Technical College holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 85%. The university enrolls 7,282 students overall.

On cost, Georgia Northwestern Technical College charges $2,568 a year in-state, roughly 2.0x the $5,136 out-of-state rate. Over two years that is about $5,136 in tuition for residents, against $10,272 for non-residents. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $1,824 at Richmond Community College to $46,175 at Thomas Jefferson University. The spread makes the program a clearer value for GA residents than for out-of-state students. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its an online option.

Florida Institute of Technology-Online is a private, nonprofit institution in Melbourne, FL. Its Associate's in Healthcare Administration program ranks #23 of the 25 analyzed here with an 82.0 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 84.6 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. Florida Institute of Technology-Online admits 40% of applicants, more selective than the 61% average for the group. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 815 students. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Florida Institute of Technology-Online charges $12,480 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $24,960 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $1,824 at Richmond Community College to $46,175 at Thomas Jefferson University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. That median runs roughly 10x the program's annual in-state tuition. For prospective students, the draw here is genuine selectivity paired with an online option.

Southwest University at El Paso is a private, for-profit institution in El Paso, TX. Its Associate's in Healthcare Administration program ranks #24 of the 25 analyzed here with an 81.4 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 84.6 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 59% of its students, above the 57% average across the ranked schools. Southwest University at El Paso holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 85%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 2,130 students.

On cost, Southwest University at El Paso charges $14,000 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $28,000 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $1,824 at Richmond Community College to $46,175 at Thomas Jefferson University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.

West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown is a private, for-profit institution in Morgantown, WV. Its Associate's in Healthcare Administration program ranks #25 of the 25 analyzed here with an 81.2 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 84.6 group average, in the lower third of the 25 ranked programs. The program graduates 71% of its students, above the 57% average across the ranked schools. West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 38% to 85%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 673 students.

On cost, West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown charges $13,196 a year in-state. Over two years that totals about $26,392 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $1,824 at Richmond Community College to $46,175 at Thomas Jefferson University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. That median runs roughly 9x the program's annual in-state tuition. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with an online option.