Health Policy and Administration Careers

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Hazleton health policy and administration students succeeding in workforce

Required internships in health care-related settings provide HPA students valuable experience and contacts in the industry.

Career opportunities in HPA

With employment in the healthcare sector projected to grow 18 percent from 2018 to 2028, a Bachelor of Science in Health Policy and Administration degree offer students a variety of job opportunities in a growing field.

Program graduates are well-prepared to work in diverse healthcare organizations, including:

Healthcare providers (hospitals, physician practices, nursing facilities, home health agencies, etc.)
Health insurers (nonprofit and commercial insurers, health maintenance organizations, etc.)
Healthcare consulting firms

For more information on the HPA curriculum, visit the University Bulletin.