
University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Department of Healthcare Administration and Policy
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Awarded degree: Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Overview
Undergraduate healthcare administration degree of at least 120 credits with a pre-practicum and a faculty-supervised practicum; courses are offered in person and web-based, and the program is listed as available online.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science in Healthcare AdministrationSource: unlv.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Program classification
- Dedicated healthcare administration degreeThe awarded degree or official major is healthcare administration or management itself (an MHA, an MS in Healthcare Management, a BS in Health Administration, a DHA).
- Pathway
- Standard pathway
- School
- Source: unlv.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV
- Required credits
- 120 minimum creditsSource: unlv.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
The degree page is labeled 'Available Online'; the 2026-30 course rotation lists HCA courses as in-person, web-based or both, and a separate in-person four-year plan is published.
How students enter this degree
Entry routes are not published on the pages we checked. Do not assume first-year, transfer or second-degree entry — ask the admissions office.
Why this program is listed
Awarded degree is a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration.
Source: unlv.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list healthcare administration bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — dedicated and joint degrees, and (separately labelled) MBA, MPH and other degrees with an officially named healthcare administration pathway. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- HybridA substantial part of the coursework meets in person and part is online.A substantial part of the coursework meets in person and part is online.Source: unlv.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Campus attendance
- Regular campus attendance
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Not published
Administrative residency, internship and practical experience
Practicum Required
Faculty-supervised practicum (HCA 493 Healthcare Practicum, preceded by HCA 401 Pre-Practicum)
- Published hours:
- Not published
- Placement:
- Placement arrangement not stated
- Near the student's home:
- Not stated
Curriculum
Curriculum details: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Admissions
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 2.75 — School of Public Health minimum GPA of 2.75 for admission to the departmentSource: unlv.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Undergraduate coursesFrom the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $312.75 | per creditEstimated tuition$37,530 = 120 credits × $312.75 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: unlv.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $37,530 (120 credits × $312.75 per credit)
Comparison basis: All students — Undergraduate courses, academic year not stated. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Other published fees
- Distance Education Course Fee
- $34 per creditSource: unlv.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Scholarships, fellowships or assistantships for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation, certification and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Program accreditation and certification
- Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) — certification: certifiedProgram covered: Bachelor of Science in Healthcare AdministrationAUPHA certification is a peer-reviewed undergraduate certification, not accreditation. About AUPHA certificationSource: unlv.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)
None recorded for this program.
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — NWCCU institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- unlv.edu/cashiering/tuition-fees — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
- unlv.edu/degree/bs-health-care-administration — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- unlv.edu/degree/mha — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- unlv.edu/provost/vpaa/accreditation — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- unlv.edu/sites/default/files/media/document/2025-09/2025-26-DegreeWorksheet-BS-Healthcare-Administra — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
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