Program:
Healthcare Management (A.S.)
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Cost:
$505/Credit Plus Fees
Next Start Date:
October 5, 2026
Time to Completion:
Approximately Two Years
Health Science Graduate
P.I.T.’s healthcare management associate degree has been designed to meet the innovative and ever-changing needs of healthcare providers. Today’s healthcare providers have expanded to include hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers, rehabilitative care, physicians’ practices, palliative care centers, and assisted living facilities, just to name a few, and our degree can prepare you for essential roles in these areas.
Pursue P.I.T.’s medical coding associate degree for an education that will help you achieve your goals and pave the way to a great and fulfilling career!
Our healthcare coding classes are offered entirely online, affording students the opportunity to take courses at their own pace. Plus, we provide an innovative approach that we believe gives students a well-rounded education in varied areas of healthcare management including business, law, ethics, medical billing, medical coding, and more!
In addition to a comprehensive education, students are eligible to earn certifications within the first nine months of schooling with their medical billing associate degree. With a healthcare coding degree and additional certifications, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful manager within the growing field of healthcare.
Choose P.I.T. for Your Healthcare Management Associate Degree
Here at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, we are dedicated to providing our students with a diverse education that fully prepares them to enter the workforce after graduation. Plus, our healthcare management associate degree provides courses that are 100% online, giving you true convenience.
When choosing P.I.T. for your healthcare management classes, some of the benefits you’ll receive include:
Not only do our class sizes allow for a more engaged and supportive learning experience, but they give students the opportunity to build stronger partnerships in an online environment. Plus, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology’s staff and faculty are here to provide support and guidance throughout every student’s journey.
After graduating with your healthcare management associate degree, students will be prepared to enter the workforce and advance on to rewarding careers in the healthcare management industry. There are many career opportunities students can pursue with their medical coding associate degree, including those found in:
Entry-level administrative and supervisory roles in healthcare settings:
Medical billing and coding is one of the fastest-growing fields in the health care industry. As the retirement population continues to increase, healthcare professionals who can process crucial data are growing daily.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medical billing and coding field is expected to grow over 21% in the next few years, and there will be a 40% increase in job openings in the next seven years. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also predicts that the need for health care managers or administrators will grow 29% from 2023 through 2033.


Upon successful completion of this program, graduates should be able to:
You will learn the fundamentals of healthcare operations, including medical billing and coding, healthcare law and ethics, healthcare systems, reimbursement processes, business management, and office technology used in healthcare settings.
The program is mostly online, allowing students to complete coursework flexibly while balancing work, school, and personal responsibilities. Students are required to attend AP Lab in person.
The program is designed as a two-year associate degree, though completion time may vary depending on enrollment status, pacing, and transfer credits.
Graduates may pursue careers in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician offices in roles such as medical billing and coding specialist, healthcare office administrator, or healthcare support staff member.
Yes. The program is designed to help students prepare for industry certifications, for example, a Medical Coding Certification, upon graduation.
You will develop skills in healthcare administration, medical coding, billing systems, healthcare law and compliance, office software applications, leadership, communication, and ethical healthcare practices.
For students who are ready to achieve their goals quickly and learn the essential functions required to be a successful healthcare manager, our medical coding associate degree is the solution!
Ready to get started? Apply to our program today or reach out to our team with any questions you have. We look forward to welcoming you to the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology!
View the official P.I.T. College Catalog for course descriptions, program requirements, and important academic information.

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