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Play a Role in a Dynamic, Growing Industry
Healthcare is a booming global business and a personal calling—the people who will lead its ongoing evolution will contribute to the well-being of individuals, the health of communities, and the economic success of our country.
If you have the drive to succeed and the motivation to make a real difference in lives, healthcare needs leaders like you.
Here's why people are choosing WGU for their healthcare degree:
- Affordable tuition. Tuition for WGU’s Leavitt School of Health starts as low as $4,210 per six-month term and covers as many courses as you can complete in that term at no additional cost.* As a student, you’ll be eligible to apply for exclusive scholarships starting at $3,000, which could lower the cost of your education even more.
- Accreditation. WGU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and is the only university to have received regional accreditation from four regional accrediting commissions at the same time.
- Degrees employers respect. Graduate with the confidence that your healthcare degree will be respected by employers. In a 2024 Harris Poll Survey, 94% of employers said WGU graduates meet or exceed expectations.
- Programs that flex to your schedule. Complete online coursework anytime, anywhere, so you can balance work, family, and school.
* Pricing shown is effective for 2025-2026 tuition and is subject to change.
Compare WGU's Healthcare Degrees
Bachelor's Degrees
Health & Nursing
Psychology – B.S.
An online psychology program for students who want to make a difference in...
An online psychology program for students who want to make a difference in their life, and the lives of others.
- Time: 95% of students finish similar programs in less than 4 years.
- Tuition: $4,210 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 34 total courses in this program.
Skills for your résumé included in this program:
- Social psychology
- Consumer psychology
- Adult psychology
- Mental health awareness
- Psychopathology
This degree allows you to gain valuable knowledge and experience in the field of psychology and can prepare you for additional certifications or careers.
Health & Nursing
Health Science – B.S.
An online health science program designed for students who want real-world...
An online health science program designed for students who want real-world skills for valuable health careers.
- Time: 63% of students finish similar programs in 24 months.
- Tuition: $4,210 per 6-month term
- Courses: 28 total courses in this program
Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:
- Epidemiology
- Disease prevention
- Behavioral health
- Substance abuse support
- Health research
- Medical technology
This degree prepares you with relevant industry skills and experience that will help you move forward in your healthcare career.
Health & Nursing
Health and Human Services – B.S.
An online health degree program for students who are committed to making a...
An online health degree program for students who are committed to making a difference for patients in a variety of ways.
- Time: 63% of students finish this program in 24 months
- Tuition: $4,210 per 6-month term
- Courses: 35 total courses in this program
Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:
- Epidemiology
- Community and Public Health
- Cultural Awareness
- Pathophysiology
- Healthcare Values and Ethics
- Substance Abuse Support
This degree allows you to work inside the healthcare industry, while also directly working with patients who need help.
Master's Degrees
Health & Nursing
Master of Healthcare Administration
A master's focused on managing comprehensive, value-based care, directly...
A master's focused on managing comprehensive, value-based care, directly in line with innovations in health and healthcare.
- Time: 60% of grads finish within 21 months.
- Tuition: $4,995 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 12 total courses in this program.
Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:
- Collaborative Leadership
- Healthcare Models and Systems
- Healthcare Financial Management
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Healthcare Information Technology
Your rich experience in a health-related field can mean more when you bring a master's level of understanding to the problems that organizations need to solve.
Compare degrees
This program is not the only degree WGU offers designed to create leaders in the field of healthcare. Compare our health leadership degrees.
Health & Nursing
Master of Public Health
This online Master of Public Health degree program is a perfect fit for...
This online Master of Public Health degree program is a perfect fit for students who want to make a difference in their community.
- Time: 60% of students finish similar programs in 21 months.
- Tuition: $4,995 per 6-month term
- Courses: 12 total courses in this program
Skills for your résumé you will learn in this program:
- Biostatistics and analysis
- Environmental health
- Epidemiology
- Global health
- Public health policy and advocacy
- Health education and promotion
This degree prepares you with relevant industry skills and experience that will help you move forward in your career.
Business
MBA Healthcare Administration
Shape the business of healthcare with an online MBA in Healthcare...
Shape the business of healthcare with an online MBA in Healthcare Administration.
- Time: WGU lets you set a schedule so you can finish your MBA in just one year.
- Tuition: $4,805 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 11 total courses in this program.
Skills for your résumé you will learn in this program include:
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient care improvement
- Data-driven decision making
- Accreditation Auditing
- Ethical Leadership
Healthcare is big business in today's complex economy. Steer your career with this specialty MBA.
Compare online business degrees
This program is not the only online business degree WGU offers that is designed to create leaders in the field of healthcare. Compare our health leadership degrees.
Choose Your Path and Get Started!
Whichever career path you choose, at WGU you can expect
- The highest quality. Whichever degree you choose, your program will give you the skills and credentials you need to be highly successful as a healthcare professional.
- Innovative, flexible programs. With competency-based education, we measure learning, not time spent in class. We care most about you mastering skills. You can accelerate through your courses after you master through the material and spend time focused on learning the subjects that are new to you or more challenging.
- Unrivaled value. Stretch your education dollars further! Affordable tuition for degree programs means you can earn your degree with little or no new student debt. WGU also boasts outstanding ROI, and you may not have to take on student debt thanks to financial aid and scholarships!
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