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Health Administration is for individuals passionate about health care, but not interested in working with patients directly. Individuals who are interested in organization, management, leadership, and health, this option is for you!

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person / Fully Online
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 47 in Major
Careers
Medical, Managers
Health Administration students at EIU

Why Study Health Administration at EIU?

  • Students receive a unique foundation in community health, business administration, and leadership, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving career.
  • Our dedicated internship coordinator facilitates placements across diverse health care settings with hands-on supervision, ensuring students gain real-world experiences before graduation.
  • Every student receives dedicated academic advising paired with faculty who bring interdisciplinary, practical experience to the classroom.
  • The program positions graduates for on the fastest-growing professions with approximately 20% job growth projects over the next 30 years.
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"I’m especially thankful for the faculty who supported, mentored, and challenged me throughout my EIU journey. I’m also grateful for the opportunities, growth, and experiences that have shaped both my academic and professional path. EIU will always hold a special place in my life. Once a Panther, always a Panther!"
Kate Dominguez
Health Administration | Class of 2025
Kate Dominguez, Health Administration at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • One-on-one guidance from faculty with diverse practical experience
  • Students work alongside peers from various disciplines
  • Professional development opportunities through the department
  • Present research and creative projects at professional conferences
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Hands-On Experience, Health Administration students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Health Administration prepares you to lead and improve the delivery of care without working directly with patients. It is a fit if you are drawn to planning, decision-making, organization and leadership and want to make sure health care providers have the resources they need.

Program
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$117,960
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Medical & Health Services Managers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit EnterprisingEnterprising interest typeYou like business and leadership. This type of work includes managing, selling, marketing and leading, including in politics or law.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Amanda Harvey
Department Chair, Assistant Professor & Academic Advisor
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4303 Klehm Hall
217-581-5761
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Alisa Gray
Academic Advisor for the Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health & Nutrition, Adjunct Instructor
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2172 Buzzard Hall
217-581-5310
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