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Online Healthcare Degree and Certificate Programs
Healthcare degrees and healthcare certificates encompass a variety of related disciplines: healthcare administration, family medicine, nursing, physical therapy and many others. Almost all traditional universities offer healthcare programs, and there are also many online healthcare degrees available.
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A.T. Still University of Health Sciences - Medical
Kirksville, MO
Albany Medical College - Medical
Albany, NY
Baylor College of Medicine - Medical
Houston, TX
Boston University - Medical
Boston, MA
Brown University - Medical
Providence, RI
Case Western Reserve University - Medical
Cleveland, OH
Columbia University - Medical
New York, NY
Cornell University - Medical
New York, NY
Creighton University - Medical
Omaha, NE
Dartmouth Medical School - Medical
Hanover, NH
Des Moines University - Medical
Des Moines, IA
Drexel University - Medical
Philadelphia, PA
Duke University - Medical
Durham, NC
East Carolina University - Medical
Greenville, NC
East Tennessee State Univ. - Medical
Johnson City, TN
Eastern Virginia Medical School - Medical
Norfolk, VA
Edward Via Virginia Col. of Osteopathic Med. - Medical
Blacksburg, VA
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Types of Healthcare Degrees and Healthcare Certificates
Online healthcare programs are becoming increasingly popular because they allow working adults to keep their jobs while taking healthcare courses. For example, you can pursue your healthcare management degree online in the evening while continuing to work during the day – perhaps in a related field such as nursing. Healthcare degrees are almost always a valuable investment in any case; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that healthcare careers are among the fastest-growing in the world, and such high demand means these jobs should stay largely recession-proof for the foreseeable future.
Whether you are simply taking healthcare courses to earn a certificate or pursuing a healthcare administration degree program that will take many years to complete, a healthcare education can bring you higher pay and opportunities for more rewarding work. Some of the more common healthcare degrees – and the careers they might lead you to – include:
- Associate of Science (AS) in Nursing – You can earn your AS in Nursing with two years of full-time coursework. This degree qualifies you to sit for the NCLEX-RN and, if you pass, apply for licensure as a registered nurse. RNs with an AS in Nursing typically acquire entry-level positions in doctor’s offices, hospitals, and nursing homes.
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Healthcare Management – This is a four-year degree for those who want to manage healthcare services rather than be involved in clinical healthcare. A BS in Healthcare Management prepares you for jobs that deal with the administration and business challenges associated with the field, such as public relations and staff management.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – The MD professional degree generally requires four years of postgraduate coursework to complete, and is often followed by several more years of study, internship, and residency to attain a specialty. This degree is required to legally practice medicine, and graduates must also pass the USMLE.