Expand Your Impact with an Online Master of Health Administration
From the type of care we receive and how we receive it to the cost of care and how we pay for it, everything about health care is changing. This constant transformation requires administrative professionals to design systems that can meet the new needs of the industry.
The online Master of Health Administration at Ohio University will give you the confidence and strategic insight to help lead health care organizations into the future. Our program provides a holistic perspective that will allow you to balance the altruistic mission of health care with the necessary business obligations to create organizations that provide excellent, affordable care without sacrificing profitability.
Why Choose the Online Master of Health Administration Program?
Ohio University’s MHA isn’t simply a resume booster — it’s a transformative, future-focused degree that gives you the hands-on experience and theoretical framework needed to advance as an executive leader.
Our students experience an MHA curriculum that immerses them in engaging and collaborative learning environments that allow them to practice leadership strategies in curated health care contexts. Pursuing a 100% online MHA can help you expand your impact and enhance your decision-making skills without putting your career on hold, completing coursework on your schedule, not ours. By graduation, you’ll have the practical experience and theoretical knowledge to make a major impact in any health setting.
Online MHA, no GRE required
At Ohio University, we’re fiercely committed to accessibility — which is why we offer our online MHA with no GRE requirements. We understand not all students have the same opportunity to prepare for and take the GRE, and we don’t want to exclude potential students based on those inequities.
What our students say about the online Master of Health Administration
“While in the program, I applied everything I was learning on a daily basis at my workplace. The online format was extremely conducive to my full-time work schedule. I was able to study when and where my weekly schedule allowed.”
– Brian Denton, MHA online graduate
OHIO’s Master of Health Administration Program is a candidate for accreditation through the (CAHME).
Candidate status is an indication that a program in health care management has voluntarily committed to participate in a plan of self-improvement and is actively progressing toward the status of accreditation. Candidate status is not accredited status and does not guarantee eventual accredited status.


What Can You Do with a Master’s in Health Administration?
Americans spent $3.8 trillion on health care in 2019, accounting for 17.7% of the country’s gross domestic product.* As the health care industry continues to grow, so does the demand for qualified professionals who possess both the business acumen to manage an organization and the education to understand the field’s many policies and regulations.
Whether your goal is to work for a hospital, elder care facility, insurance company, or government organization, opportunities abound. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of medical and health services managers to increase by 32% from 2020 to 2030.
Regardless of the setting, you plan to work in, Ohio University’s MHA will equip you with the skills and strategies to lead meaningful change. Our MHA curriculum blends hands-on, collaborative assignments with theory-backed strategies to ensure you’re on the cutting edge of health care administration.
*Based on data collected by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Jobs You Can Hold:
- Clinical manager
- Health information manager
- Healthcare administrator
- Hospital administrator
- Operations manager
- Health services manager
- Medical services manager
- Healthcare executive
Places You Can Work:
- Hospitals
- Group physician practices
- Clinics
- Mental health organizations
- Rehabilitation centers
- Educational organizations
- Health insurance organizations
- Government organizations
The average salary for master’s in health administration graduates is $79,000. Here are seven health administration careers and their average salaries: health information manager ($59,400); operations manager ($65,000); clinical manager ($72,300); healthcare administrator ($72,900); hospital administrator ($87,200); medical and health services manager ($104,280); and hospital CEO ($153,800).
MHA Curriculum
Our online Master of Health Administration program boasts an impressive, cutting-edge MHA curriculum that blends theoretical strategies and hands-on practical assignments in a flexible online format. This mix of practical experiences and strategic insight gives students the opportunity to immediately put their newfound skills to work in real settings — adding additional experience to their resumes that they can showcase to potential employers.
The program’s future-focused coursework explores all disciplines essential to understanding the business of health care. Throughout the program, you’ll take 12 seven-week courses (3 credits each). If you’d prefer to graduate sooner, Ohio University’s MHA offers a one-year, full-time option starting every fall.
A Peek at the MHA Curriculum
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MHA Requirements
Employment in the healthcare sector, particularly in administrative roles, is growing year after year, and Ohio University’s MHA is preparing graduates to meet the need for highly trained healthcare administrators.
The admission criteria for our Master of Health Administration online program ensure that you and your fellow students are fully equipped, both academically and professionally, to contribute to and benefit from this challenging graduate program.
Review the information below to learn more about what you need to qualify for admission to our forward-thinking program.
Admission Requirements
- At least a bachelor’s degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution
- An overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Professional work experience in the U.S. health care system preferred
- One letter of recommendation
- Excellent English writing skills
- If applicable, TOEFL scores (100 iBT with 26 on the writing section) or IELTS scores (8.0 minimum across all bands)
Do you have additional questions about our admission requirements? If so, contact one of our dedicated enrollment advisors today by calling 1-877-823-1113.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do with an online Master of Health Administration degree?
Professionals who have earned a master’s in health administration can work in a variety of health settings, with titles such as health system specialist, health administrator, managing director of health care, hospital administrator, and chief medical officer.
What is the typical salary for online Master of Health Administration graduates?
According to PayScale, the average salary for employees with an MHA is $79,000 per year.
Is Ohio University’s MHA program accredited?
Yes, Ohio University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and the MHA is a candidate for accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education.
How long is the online Master of Health Administration degree program?
Ohio University offers one- and two-year MHA options. The one-year option is available only to students starting in the fall.
How much does the MHA program at Ohio University cost?
The online MHA program costs $25,338 for Ohio residents and $26,022 for non-residents, including books and fees.
We’re in the Business of Shaping Leaders
Highly knowledgeable and seasoned MHA faculty members leverage their incredible knowledge base to guide students in their individual career aspirations. Our dedicated faculty members bring years of industry experience and research into your online classrooms. They also bring an unwavering commitment to your success. With their guidance, the goals you aspire to achieve will soon become celebrated accomplishments.
– Kristin Schuller, Program Coordinator