Health Services

  1. Overview
  2. A.A.S., Health
    Services
    Administration
  3. A.A.S., Health Services
    Administration - Medical
    Insurance, Billing,
    and Coding
  4. B.B.A., Health
    Services
    Management
  5. B.S., Health
    Services
    Management
Berkeley College students

Look Who's Hiring Berkeley's Health Services Interns and Grads!

American Red Cross
Byram Healthcare
Continuum Health Services
Emblem Health
Harlem Hospital
Health and Hospital Inc.
Newark Beth Israel Hospital
Northern Westchester Hospital
North Shore LIJ 
Westchester Medical Group

Help manage the business of health.

The healthcare field is one of the fastest-growing industries. Berkeley College offers degree programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in administration, insurance, billing, and more. A range of curricula explores the operations and challenges of various types and sizes of organizations delivering and supporting health services.

Benefit from:

  • Curricula that focus on the structure and dynamics of the healthcare industry
  • An exploration of the role and contributions of hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and practitioners
  • Opportunities for student interactions with healthcare providers and private and governmental funding agencies
  • An emphasis on technology and specialized software to collect, process, and use information essential to the industry and its clients
  • Valuable, practical experience through program-related, faculty-monitored internships or job-related assignments
  • A seamless transition between Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees

Health Services Administration
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

This program is offered online and at Brooklyn, New York City, White Plains, Newark, Woodland Park, and Woodbridge. This program is expected to be offered at Dover beginning in 2013, subject to regulatory approval and other circumstances*. All students matriculated in this degree program prior to Winter 2012 will have the opportunity to complete their degree at the location at which they are currently enrolled if that opportunity was available previously.

*The opening of the Dover location is planned for 2013, subject to regulatory approval.

The following are A.A.S., Health Services Administration program statistics for New Jersey in 2011-2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION: 43-3010 Bill and Account Collectors, 43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors, 43-3020 Billing and Posting Clerks, 43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks, 43-4170 Receptionists and Information Clerks, 43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks, 43-9040 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks, 43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$46,800


Books and supplies:

$1,910


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within two years for an Associate's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Center in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $15,300 for six quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $18,300 for six quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may borrow funds through federal, private, and institutional loans to finance their education.

In accordance with applicable regulations, the College does not disclose median debt information for programs completed by fewer than 10 students during the award year.

Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:
This 90-credit program is designed to be completed in six academic quarters over two calendar years.

In accordance with applicable regulations, the College does not disclose on-time completion rates for programs completed by fewer than 10 students during the award year.


 

Eligibility for internships required to obtain a Berkeley College degree and employment opportunities in the healthcare field may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer medical examination, which may include drug and alcohol testing, and receipt of satisfactory references. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions counselor prior to enrolling in a healthcare-related program.

 


The following are A.A.S., Health Services Administration program statistics for New York in 2011-2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION: 43-3010 Bill and Account Collectors, 43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors, 43-3020 Billing and Posting Clerks, 43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks, 43-4170 Receptionists and Information Clerks, 43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks, 43-9040 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks, 43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$46,800


Books and supplies:

$1,910


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within two years for an Associate's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Center in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $15,300 for six quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $18,300 for six quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 95% of graduates used loans to finance their education. For the 2011-2012 award year, the median debt for program graduates was:

Federal loans:

$20,136.00


Private educational loans:

$0


Institution Financing Plan:

$0


Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:
This 90-credit program is designed to be completed in six academic quarters over two calendar years.

For the 2011-2012 award year, 81% of graduates from this program finished within this time.


 

Eligibility for internships required to obtain a Berkeley College degree and employment opportunities in the healthcare field may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer medical examination, which may include drug and alcohol testing, and receipt of satisfactory references. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions counselor prior to enrolling in a healthcare-related program.

 


Health Services Administration - Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

This program is offered online and at Brooklyn, New York City, White Plains, Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park. This program is expected to be offered at Dover beginning in 2013, subject to regulatory approval and other circumstances*. All students matriculated in this degree program prior to Winter 2012 will have the opportunity to complete their degree at the location at which they are currently enrolled if that opportunity was available previously.  

*The opening of the Dover location is planned for 2013, subject to regulatory approval.

The following are A.A.S., Health Services Administration - Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding program statistics for New Jersey in 2011-2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION -Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding:  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$46,800


Books and supplies:

$1,910


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within two years for an Associate's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Center in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $15,300 for six quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $18,300 for six quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 87% of graduates used loans to finance their education. For the 2011-2012 award year, the median debt for program graduates was:

Federal loans:

$16,611.50


Private educational loans:

$0


Institution Financing Plan:

$0


Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:
This 90-credit program is designed to be completed in six academic quarters over two calendar years.

For the 2011-2012 award year, 67% of graduates from this program finished within this time.


 

Eligibility for internships required to obtain a Berkeley College degree and employment opportunities in the healthcare field may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer medical examination, which may include drug and alcohol testing, and receipt of satisfactory references. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions counselor prior to enrolling in a healthcare-related program.

 


The following are A.A.S., Health Services Administration - Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding program statistics for New York in 2011-2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION -Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding:  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$46,800


Books and supplies:

$1,910


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within two years for an Associate's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Center in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $15,300 for six quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $18,300 for six quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 94% of graduates used loans to finance their education. For the 2011-2012 award year, the median debt for program graduates was:

Federal loans:

$19,478.00


Private educational loans:

$0


Institution Financing Plan:

$0


Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:
This 90-credit program is designed to be completed in six academic quarters over two calendar years.

For the 2011-2012 award year, 83% of graduates from this program finished within this time.


 

Eligibility for internships required to obtain a Berkeley College degree and employment opportunities in the healthcare field may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer medical examination, which may include drug and alcohol testing, and receipt of satisfactory references. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions counselor prior to enrolling in a healthcare-related program.

 


Health Services Management
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (B.B.A.)

This program is offered online and at Brooklyn, New York City, and White Plains. All students matriculated in this degree program prior to Winter 2012 will have the opportunity to complete their degree at the location at which they are currently enrolled if that opportunity was available previously.

The following are B.B.A., Health Services Management program statistics for New York in 2011-2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT:  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$96,000


Books and supplies:

$3,820


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within four years for a Bachelor's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Centre in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $31,800 for 12 quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $37,800 for 12 quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 95% of graduates used loans to finance their education. For the 2011-2012 award year, the median debt for program graduates was:

Federal loans:

$32,933.41


Private educational loans:

$0


Institution Financing Plan:

$0


Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:
This 180-credit program is designed to be completed in 12 academic quarters over four calendar years.

For the 2011-2012 award year, 94% of graduates from this program finished within this time.


 

Eligibility for internships required to obtain a Berkeley College degree and employment opportunities in the healthcare field may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer medical examination, which may include drug and alcohol testing, and receipt of satisfactory references. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions counselor prior to enrolling in a healthcare-related program.

 


Health Services Management
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)

This program is offered online and at Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park. This program is expected to be offered at Dover beginning in 2013, subject to regulatory approval and other circumstances*. All students matriculated in this degree program prior to Winter 2012 will have the opportunity to complete their degree at the location at which they are currently enrolled if that opportunity was available previously.

*The opening of the Dover location is planned for 2013, subject to regulatory approval.

The following are B.S., Health Services Management program statistics for New Jersey in 2011-2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT:  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$96,000


Books and supplies:

$3,820


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within four years for a Bachelor's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Centre in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $31,800 for 12 quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $37,800 for 12 quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 97% of graduates used loans to finance their education. For the 2011-2012 award year, the median debt for program graduates was:

Federal loans:

$32,851.25


Private educational loans:

$0


Institution Financing Plan:

$0


Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:
This 180-credit program is designed to be completed in 12 academic quarters over four calendar years.

For the 2011-2012 award year, 89% of graduates from this program finished within this time.


 

Eligibility for internships required to obtain a Berkeley College degree and employment opportunities in the healthcare field may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer medical examination, which may include drug and alcohol testing, and receipt of satisfactory references. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions counselor prior to enrolling in a healthcare-related program.