Healthcare Administration
The careers that keep healthcare running.
Choose medical billing and coding, administrative medical assisting, health information management, or medical and health services management. Study 100% online in live classes and build the office, records, and leadership skills healthcare employers need.
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Five programs. One direction: healthcare administration.
Start with a certificate or diploma, earn an associate degree, or move into management with the bachelor’s.
Administrative Medical Assisting Certificate
$15,840 total program cost
Learn the front-office side of healthcare: scheduling, patient interaction, medical records, insurance claims, and healthcare law and ethics.
Leads to: Medical office and front-desk roles
Medical Billing and Coding Diploma
$20,496 total program cost
Master medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and official coding principles to accurately code medical records and prepare insurance claims.
Leads to: Medical billing and coding roles
Administrative Medical Assisting Associate Degree
$30,816 total program cost
Go deeper into medical office administration: healthcare law and ethics, office management and finance, appointment coordination, and insurance claims.
Leads to: Medical office administration roles
Health Information Management Associate Degree
$39,936 total program cost
Learn to manage and protect patient health information in a CAHIIM-accredited program that gives you the opportunity to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam.
Leads to: Health information and medical records roles
Medical and Health Services Management
$27,300 total program cost
Built for healthcare practitioners with an allied health associate degree or certificate who want to move into management and supervisory roles.
Leads to: Healthcare management and supervisory roles
Why healthcare administration at American National University
Job-ready healthcare skills, 100% online.
100% online, live instruction
Classes meet by live video with expert instructors, with self-paced coursework in between.
Start fast, or go further
A certificate or diploma gets you working sooner; associate and bachelor’s degrees go deeper. Ask an advisor how credits may apply if you continue.
CAHIIM-accredited HIM program
Health Information Management graduates have the opportunity to take the RHIT certification exam.
Skills every healthcare office needs
Medical terminology, coding, health records, insurance claims, and healthcare law and ethics.
A path into management
With an allied health associate degree or certificate, the bachelor’s in Medical and Health Services Management prepares you to supervise and manage.
An advisor who knows your name
One point of contact from enrollment through graduation — not a rotating call queue.
How it works
Built for people already juggling a full life.
Choose your starting point
Start with a certificate or diploma, an associate degree, or, if you already have an allied health credential, the bachelor’s.
Learn online
Join live video classes and complete self-paced coursework on your schedule.
Build job-ready skills
Practice the coding, records, billing, and office skills healthcare employers rely on.
Keep going
Ask your advisor how your credits may apply if you continue toward another credential or management.
Where these programs lead
Here’s what the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects for careers connected to these programs.
Medical Records Specialist
connected to Health Information Management and Medical Billing and Coding 8% projected employment growth, 2025–2035 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, reviewed September 24, 2026Medical Secretary & Administrative Assistant
connected to Administrative Medical Assisting 5% projected employment growth, 2025–2035 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, reviewed September 24, 2026Medical & Health Services Manager
connected to Medical and Health Services Management 24% projected employment growth, 2025–2035 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, reviewed September 24, 2026Getting started
Start dates, admissions, and paying for it.
Start dates
New terms begin multiple times a year — American National University runs roughly five main terms annually, plus mid-session start options, so you’re rarely far from your next start date.
Admissions requirements
Generally you’ll need a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent college credit), plus English and math placement evaluations before your first term. The Medical and Health Services Management bachelor’s is designed for students who already hold an associate degree or certificate in an allied health discipline.
Financial aid
Federal aid (FAFSA-based grants, loans, and work-study) is available to those who qualify and can be combined with American National University’s own institutional grants and scholarships, including options for military families and employer tuition assistance.
Technology
A computer with reliable internet access for live online classes and coursework.
Frequently asked questions
Are these programs fully online?
Yes. Coursework for all five programs is 100% online, with live video classes and self-paced work. The Health Information Management program may include professional practice experience; an advisor can explain the details.
Which program is right for me?
Want to start working quickly? The Administrative Medical Assisting Certificate or the Medical Billing and Coding Diploma are the fastest routes. Want a degree? Choose the Administrative Medical Assisting or Health Information Management associate degree. Already have an allied health associate degree or certificate? The Medical and Health Services Management bachelor’s prepares you for management. An advisor can help you decide.
Can I earn a certification?
Graduates of the CAHIIM-accredited Health Information Management associate degree have the opportunity to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Who is the bachelor’s degree for?
The Medical and Health Services Management bachelor’s is designed for healthcare practitioners who already hold an associate degree or certificate in an allied health discipline. It’s 84 credit hours at ANU.
Can I keep working while I’m in school?
Yes. The programs are designed for working adults, with live online classes and self-paced coursework.
What do the programs cost?
Total program costs are $15,840 for the Administrative Medical Assisting Certificate, $20,496 for the Medical Billing and Coding Diploma, $30,816 for the Administrative Medical Assisting associate degree, $39,936 for the Health Information Management associate degree, and $27,300 for the Medical and Health Services Management bachelor’s. Talk with an advisor about program length and transfer credit.
Is American National University accredited?
Yes. American National University is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and the Health Information Management associate degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Accreditation you can check yourself
DEAC-accredited
American National University is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. These programs are offered through the Salem, Virginia campus.
CAHIIM-accredited HIM
The Health Information Management associate degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education.
Room to grow
Start with a shorter program, and talk with an advisor about how your credits may apply toward a degree later.
Ready to start your healthcare career?
Talk to an advisor about which program fits, cost, and your start date — no pressure, no obligation.
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