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10 Contemporary Programs

Affordable Cost Per Credit

Faculty, Practitioner-Based

CCNE- Accredited Programs Available

Find Your Calling with A Career in Health Care

There are myriad popular career paths in the health care industry and all are focused on helping patients receive the care they need to improve their health and wellness. Whether your desire is to work directly with patients or to serve in an administrative or managerial role, a degree is essential. Not only can it prepare you for success, but it also can provide greater job stability and set the stage for you to take your career to the next level with an advanced degree or certificate.

Utica University’s fully online and flexible degree programs enable you to balance your personal and professional responsibilities while gaining the analysis skills and valuable insights to create positive change for organizations in health care, education, and more.

  • Health care is the largest and fastest-growing job market in the United States economy1
  • Nursing ranks 2nd among the 25 Best College Majors for a Lucrative Career2
  • Six (6) of the 10 fastest-growing occupations are in health care3
  • Top 10% of medical and health services managers earn more than $205,0004

Utica Has the Right Program for YOU

120 Credits; 2-4 Years; 100% Online; $420 Cost Per CrediT

Deepen your understanding of human health while creating a foundation for advancing your career and/or pursuing graduate studies.

31-61 Credits; 20 Months; CCNE Accreditation; 100% Online

Become qualified to practice in all health care settings by exploring the latest methodologies in patient-centered health care and prepare for advanced nursing roles by gaining critical thinking, decision-making, communication, and leadership skills.

48 Credits; 8 Semesters; Online + Practicum; $825 Cost Per Credit; CCNE-accredited

Become your patients’ first point of contact for all their health care needs and prepare for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANP).

35 Credits; 6 Semesters; Online + Practicum; $825 Cost Per Credit; CCNE-accredited

Develop the skills to manage budgets, train and coordinate caregivers, and drive safe, high-quality, and effective nursing to those in need.

42 Credits; 7 Semesters; Online + Practicum; $825 Cost Per Credit; CCNE-accredited

Take the lead in teaching nursing excellence to others. Ensure new nurses are well-prepared and help shape the future standards of health care.

18 Credits; Online + Practicum; $825 Cost Per Credit

Prepare for administrative, managerial, and specialist roles by learning the nuances of nursing leadership in both theoretical and practical contexts, including effective staffing, mediation, communication, and human relations.

25 Credits; Approx. 16 Months; Online + Practicum; $825 Cost Per Credit

Prepare future nurses for success by collaborating with nursing educators to develop the knowledge and confidence to create your own classroom environments and lesson plans.

31 Credits; Online + Practicum; $825 Cost Per Credit; CCNE-accredited

Research-backed curriculum with clinical and practical requirements fully prepares you to take your career to the next level with national post-graduate certification.

18-19 Credits; 18 Months; 100% online; $785 Cost Per Credit

Earn the credential required by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for all physical therapy providers. Take control of the entire physical therapy practice – from consultation to diagnosis to developing patient-specific treatment plans.

U.S. health care spending grew 9.7 percent in 2020, reaching $4.1 trillion or $12,530 per person. As a share of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, health spending accounted for 19.7 percent.5

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How Will You Learn & Grow?

Online learning is soaring in popularity, especially for those with irregular schedules and no/little access to a physical campus. Utica University presents online learners with the same rigorous curriculum, esteemed faculty, alumni network, and collaborative community found on campus. Make the decision to acquire the knowledge and skills that could take you to the next step in life and Utica University will be here to support you every step of the way.

Why You Need A Degree

Regardless of which program you choose, you’ll benefit from a carefully curated and rigorous curriculum focused on preparing you for the real-world challenges and opportunities you’ll face on a daily basis. You’ll broaden your professional knowledge and have ample opportunities for networking – a key component in gaining a competitive edge upon graduation.

What Can You Do with Your Degree?

Organizations everywhere – hospitals, assisted living facilities, specialty clinics, and more – are looking for leaders to manage the day-to-day demands health care teams face in providing top-notch care. By earning your health care degree online with Utica, you’ll open your career to a diverse set of new opportunities with demonstrated skills in leadership, service coordination, and team management. From the moment you graduate, you’ll be ready to start improving health outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Top 10 Jobs in Nursing6

  1. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist ($181,040)
  2. General Nurse Practitioner ($111,840)
  3. Clinical Nurse Specialist ($106,028)
  4. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner ($105,658)
  5. Certified Nurse Midwife ($108,810)
  6. Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse ($102,487)
  7. Pain Management Nurse ($101,916)
  8. Nursing Administrator ($100,980)
  9. Family Nurse Practitioner ($98,408)
  10. Registered Nurse First Assist ($96,418)

Top 10 Jobs for Health Care Managers7

  1. Ambulatory Care Manager ($89,662)
  2. Assisted Living Administrator ($49,411)
  3. University Professor/Researcher ($88,515)
  4. Consulting Health Care Administrator ($78,293)
  5. Health Care Quality Improvement Manager ($66,812)
  6. Hospice Administrator ($84,370)
  7. Health Care Clinic Manager ($71,759)
  8. Home Health Care Administrator ($80,125)
  9. Hospital Administrator ($87,465)
  10. Health Information Manager ($55,210)

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Sources

  1. “December Sets Record for Healthcare Job Growth as Total Industry Employment Reaches 16 Million,” AMN Healthcare. Retrieved March 2021 from https://www.amnhealthcare.com.
  2. “25 Best College Majors for a Lucrative Career,” Kiplinger. Retrieved March 2021 from https://www.kiplinger.com.
  3. “Fastest Growing Occupations | Occupational Outlook Handbook,” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved March 2021 from https://www.bls.gov.
  4. “Medical and Health Services Managers | Occupational Outlook Handbook,” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved August 2022 from https://www.bls.gov.
  5. “Historical,” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved August 2022 from https://www.cms.gov.
  6. “15 Highest Paying Nursing Jobs in 2021,” nurse.org. Retrieved March 2021 from https://nurse.org.
  7. “Top 20 Jobs for Health Care Managers,” Healthcare Management Degree Guide. Retrieved March 2021 from https://www.healthcare-management-degree.net.