In order to help patients as effectively as possible, hospitals and health services facilities rely on the leadership and business acumen of health administrators and other health management professionals. The modern medical system is a business, and a multi-billion dollar one at that, and its need for forward-thinking management has never been greater. For individuals interested in pursuing or advancing a career in health administration, a specialized graduate degree program provides a career-oriented academic experience. To assist prospective students in sorting through the options, Master-of-Health-Administration.com offers a newly released ranking list of the Top 10 Best Online Master of Health Administration Degree Programs. Pertinent details such as tuition rates and curricular features are included to simplify the school search.
All of the schools chosen for the ranking list have been fully accredited by academic accrediting bodies. A number are also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business or by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, recognized as leading accrediting organizations for business schools. Unique educational options available through the selected degree tracks include virtual residencies and specialized concentration areas.
Master-of-Health-Administration.com’s ranking list underscores the caliber of education available to today’s online students, with nationally and regionally ranked universities both public and private appearing on the list. The schools named have earned high marks from business and academic ranking publications alike, including Bloomberg, the U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review. Students who choose to enroll in any one of these online programs can expect the same level of academic quality as traditional on-campus students.
1. University of Southern California – Cost: $54,000 total tuition costs
Degree Name: Executive Master of Health Administration
2. Northeastern University – Cost: $1,345 per credit
Degree Name: Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Management
3. University of North Carolina – Cost: $497 per credit in-state tuition; $1,229.48 out-of-state tuition
Degree Name: Executive Master of Health Administration
4. George Washington University – Cost: $1420 per credit
Degree Name: Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Management
5. Ohio University – Cost: $654 per credit in-state tuition; $673.00 per credit out-of-state tuition
Degree Name: Master of Health Administration
6. University of Cincinnati – Cost: $790 per credit
Degree Name: Master of Health Administration
7. Quinnipiac University – Cost: $895 per credit
Degree Name: Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Management
8. Saint Joseph’s University – Cost: $752 per credit
Degree Name: Master of Health Administration
9. Saint Francis’ University – Cost: $679 per credit
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration
10. Utica College – Cost: $625 per credit
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration