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Healthcare Administration
Degree In Las Vegas
Expand your career options and have a positive impact on your community with our Healthcare Administration Associate degree. Northwest Career College’s Healthcare Administration classes give you the skills you need to launch or advance your career with a Healthcare Administration Associate degree in a range of fields, from private practice to hospital management.
Northwest Career College has been repeatedly voted the best college in Las Vegas and our instructors are all experienced Healthcare Administration professionals. Our student-focused approach to a Healthcare Administration Associate degree program means our Healthcare Administration program is both affordable and blended, allowing you to prepare for your Healthcare Administration career in a way that suits you at one of the best Healthcare Administration schools in Las Vegas.
“NCC is the best school to help you”
"NCC is the best school to help you and your future, I would definitely recommend healthcare administration for someone who's already in the field."
Why Healthcare Administration Training At
Northwest Career College?
Graduate in as little as 18 months
Northwest’s schedule allows you to attend Healthcare Administration Associate degree, care for family and have a balanced life in Las Vegas while advancing towards your new career.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify
Hands-on instruction in all facets of Healthcare Administration
You will have the opportunity to complete hands-on instruction with one of our employer partners. You will experience first-hand the behind the scenes facets of a Healthcare Administration Associate degree in action which will make your Healthcare Administration training applicable to the Las Vegas healthcare system.
Professional healthcare team instructing all classes
At Northwest Career College, your Healthcare Administration instructors are experienced Healthcare Administration professionals. They will teach you about the management, administration, and day-to-day applications of Healthcare Administration throughout the medical community and educate you about the many ways a Healthcare Administration graduate can pursue a career in Las Vegas as a Healthcare Administration professional.
Students are our priority
Northwest’s student-centered philosophy means that you come first in our Healthcare Administration School in Las Vegas.
Work on your own laptop for exceptional training
Each student is provided a laptop for easy internet and online class access.
Flexible Healthcare Administration class schedules that fit your life
Northwest’s Healthcare Administration Associate degree offers on-campus and online Healthcare Administration Associate degree classes to accommodate your work and family schedule.
Are all of the courses held on campus?
All lecture and lab courses in Northwest Career College's online Healthcare Administration program are fully online. Some courses involve pre-recorded sessions paired with individual coaching meeting with instructors while other courses involve live sessions. Externship is completed in-person at an approved healthcare facility.
Committed career services team on campus
Northwest’s Career Services team works with you to help find the best employment opportunity utilizing your Healthcare Administration degree in Las Vegas.
Healthcare Administration Program Mission and Goals
Goal 1: Develop a Thorough Understanding of Healthcare Systems and Policies.
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems and policies by analyzing their impact on administration, understanding the structure and function of different healthcare delivery systems, and evaluating healthcare reform initiatives and their implications for management.
Goal 2: Acquire Management and Leadership Skills for Healthcare Settings.
Students will learn how to develop their strategic planning and decision-making skills, learning the principles of healthcare finance and budgeting, and enhancing leadership abilities to manage healthcare teams effectively.
Goal 3: Master Healthcare Information Systems and Technology.
Students will develop an understanding of the role of information technology in healthcare administration, how to utilize electronic health records and data management systems, and how to implement health information systems to improve patient care and administrative efficiency.
Healthcare Administration
Program Accreditation
Northwest Career College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Their contact information is listed below for applicants who wish to request additional information regarding the program’s accreditation.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730,
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Phone: 301-291-7550
Program Outcomes Data
- Retention Rates: 84%
The percentage of students who complete the program or remain enrolled at the end of the reporting period.
- Job Placement Rates: 98%
The percentage of graduates placed in the field out of those who completed the program during the reporting period.
Detailed definitions of these rates can be found on our Outcomes Data page.
Program
Externship Disclosures
Students may have to conform to additional requirements to participate in externship, such as:
- Complete a background check.*
- Complete a drug screening.*
- Complete evening/weekend assignments.
NCC maintains liability insurance that offers coverage for any injuries a student may cause to an employee or patient of a clinical site while on externship. Coverage does not cover self-inflicted injuries sustained by the student.
*The cost of any background checks or drug screenings required by clinical sites are included in tuition.
Putting Superior Training First
The Associate of Applied Science in Healthcare Administration is a program of study designed to qualify its graduates to pursue a career in physicians offices, outpatient care centers, nursing facilities, home healthcare companies and hospitals. Additionally, your Healthcare Administration degree opens the doors to working in pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, with insurance carriers, medical and diagnostic laboratories and more. Your Healthcare Administration Las Vegas coursework prepares graduates to think critically and act ethically within the local and national norms of professional conduct. In addition to the academic and hands-on training, Healthcare Administration students will experience an in-depth externship with one of our many employee partners. There's never a dull moment in the Healthcare Administration program.
Some Of What You Learn
- Healthcare Administration Technology
- Administrative Office Procedures
- Office Management
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Development
- Leadership and Supervision Skills
- Insurance Process and Methodology
- Professional Communication Skills
- Healthcare Facility Finance and Budgeting
- Healthcare Laws and Regulations
Tuition Information
| Cost per Term (1-6) | $4,498.00 |
More Information about the Profession
- For information about Financial Aid at Northwest Career College, please visit our Financial Aid page located under Admission & Aid tab.
- For more information about the Healthcare Administration profession (SOC 31-9092) Click Here to review the Summary Report for Healthcare Administration at O*Net Online.
Healthcare Administration Course Details
COURSE OUTLINE
- MAA101 Introduction to Medical Administration
- HCA202 Healthcare Finance
- MAA102 Health Information and Medical Records Management
- HCA203 Human Resource Management in Healthcare
- MAA103 Introduction to Medical Terminology
- HCA204 Healthcare Management
- MAA104 Diagnostic and Procedural Terminology
- HCA211 Healthcare Administration Externship
- MAA105 Introduction to Billing and Coding
- ENG101 English Composition I
- MAA106 Accounts Receivable and Claims Management
- ENG102 English Composition II
- MAA107 Financial and Practice Management
- HIST101 American Government and Nevada State Constitution
- SAS101 Student Academic Success
- MAT101 Basic College Mathematics
- HCA201 Healthcare Law
- PSY101 Introduction to Psychology
Why Become A Healthcare Administrator?
What Will I Do?
As a Healthcare Administration graduate, most importantly you are working with a team of healthcare professionals such as physicians, administrators, health information managers and many other colleagues in a medical or dental environment. The high degree of interaction between these types of professionals and patients results in a great deal of personal satisfaction in helping people.
High Demand Career
Employment for all areas of Healthcare Administration graduates is expected to grow 29 percent from 2023 to 2033, according to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Because there are so many potential career opportunities with a healthcare administration degree, the growth rate varies based on your chosen profession.
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Healthcare Administration School Near You!
Las Vegas Location
Address
7398 Smoke Ranch Rd,
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Business Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M.
Friday – Saturday: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Sunday: 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
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Request For InformationHealthcare Administration FAQ
The benefits of getting a degree in Healthcare Administration are spread across the diversity of careers that exist within the field of healthcare. Dental, Veterinary, and Holistic care are just a few of the pathways that go beyond the traditional medical settings of hospitals, doctors’ offices, and surgery centers. All of which have been riding a continuous wave of growth into the future with significant professional potential and job security.
A Healthcare Administration degree is worth more than meets the eye. The increasing demand for skilled healthcare professionals and the speed of innovating new pathways for success is just the tip of the iceberg. Healthcare is also a business, and the skills gained while earning this degree overlap in all business administration areas. It is not uncommon for doctors, nurses, and medical assistants to expand their working knowledge of the field with a degree in Healthcare Administration, making for more well-rounded and qualified clinicians.
The benefits of attending Healthcare Administration training in Las Vegas are immeasurable. Las Vegas is a strong, diverse, growing community, well deserving of quality healthcare services and professionals. Northwest Career College's Healthcare Administration degree graduates are the future healthcare leaders in Las Vegas and will set the tone for the new standard of care our city has been waiting for.
No, Healthcare Administration will have a front office/documentation focus. Applicants looking for more hands-on patient care are encouraged to look into our Medical Assisting program!
There is no cost difference between our different pathways! The best way to determine the “better” pathway would be to meet with an Admission Advisor to hear your options.
Yes! Northwest Career College has partnerships with several universities to help our students advance their Associate degree to a higher degree!
Reviewed by: Yu Lee — Healthcare Administration Program Chair, Last reviewed: October 2025